The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

This is a guest post by B.H. Green. Battling painful inflammation is a common occurrence in many Lupus Chicks including those with Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Fibromyalgia. Turmeric is a plant that contains a natural anti-inflammatory, curcumin, which reduces internal and external inflammation and can be taken in several different ways. The exact amount of […]

“Someone you know has Lupus” – you may have seen this exact phrase over the years, on Lupus bracelets, flyers, memes, etc. This weekend truly solidified the truth of this sentence to me. I was able to take my personal Lupus story and passion for spreading Lupus awareness to the Mrs. NY America pageant this […]

This recipe is by Lupus Chick staff writer Maria Mongiardo. You have all heard this saying at least once in your life, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Well our parents and grandparents were right! Apples are really healthy for you like most fruits and vegetables. (Honestly, the saying should be “All fruits […]

This is a guest post by Elsa Larson. *This website is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you believe you may have Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia, according to the Mayo Clinic, is a disease that affects the musculoskeletal system.  This causes widespread pain which can be as simple as a […]

This post was written by Lupus Chick staff writer Maria Mongiardo. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of vitamin B, fiber, beta-carotene, and potassium. Vitamin B is important in breaking down a substance called homocysteine, which contributes to hardening of the arteries and blood vessels in your body.  Sweet potatoes contain almost twice as much […]

This post was written by Lupus Chick staff writer Maria Mongiardo. Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah” (not “kwin-oh-a”), is a type of grain that contains incredibly healthy supplements for you. Quinoa is gluten free, rich in protein, fiber, and comes in different varieties such as white, black, and red.  White is the most common quinoa and is […]