The Lupus and Autoimmune Blog

I recently spent a month with my family in my hometown region of Long Island, New York. It was an enjoyable but extremely busy season of life, so when a family member recommended I visit a local salt cave, I was intrigued. I hadn’t previously heard of salt cave therapy, also known as halotherapy, but I was […]

Disclaimer: I am not a physician and this article should not be taken as medical advice. Please speak with a physician or registered nutritionist if you have any questions. The following is my personal experience. Hello, LupusChicks! So if you happened to catch my Facebook live tonight (you can see a replay here), I discussed […]

Lupus Awareness Month is coming to a close, signaling one thing – summer is on its way! While I am thrilled to not be freezing – I live near the Canadian border – the heat and sun scare bit me just a bit. Why? Well, I am one of the 2/3 of lupus patients who […]

This is a sponsored post about a Lupus research study from DxTerity that contains links. I am taking part in the study myself and have received compensation in exchange for posting this info. Several weeks ago, I shared a post regarding The LIFT Study for Lupus from DxTerity. If you missed my original post, you […]

It would be difficult to fail to notice the surge in meaningful media attention to the health and wellness benefits of CBD. Even the most entrenched opponents of cannabis legalization have relented, under the weight of emerging research.  Of course, history and testimony to the medicinal use of cannabis is far and deep, reaching into […]

Both autoimmune disease and allergies can be classified as a hyper immune response. Hyper immune responses are characterized by the immune system attacking seemingly harmless substances in the environment. This is dangerous because the immune system can focus its energy on combating the perceived threat, resulting in symptoms like rash or inflamed sinuses. Times in […]