Lupus is an immune system disorder but its actual cause is still not determined. It may be heredity or due to hormonal imbalance. It is more common in women. Environmental factors like extreme stress, smoking, chemical exposure and infections are also among its causing factors. Lupus can affect many parts of body. Inflammation in joints, rashes, headaches, arthritis and psychosis are among the open signs of lupus attack. Tests like Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and urinalysis are performed to diagnose it.

So…what are the secrets?

Lupus is found to be more common during the growing period of life i.e. 10 to 50 years of age. Using drugs for treating lupus sometimes may produce side-effects. Thus, nutritional aspects can be applied to the cure the disease. A proper and healthy diet boosts our immune system to resist the body against infections and work properly. So, after any injury a man is more likely heal faster than expected. Some easy and mandatory nutritional ways are given below to cure lupus.

1. EXCESS USE OF WATER: It is most important to drink 3-5 litres of water daily as it eliminates toxins from body and enhances many bodily.
2. VEGETABLES: Green leafy vegetables like salad should be included in your diet as they provide minerals which boost immune system.
3. FRUITS: fruits are source of vitamins and fibres which facilitates digestion and absorption.
4. FISHES: fishes like shell fish and others add fatty acid to diet which reduce inflammation.
5. SEEDS: Flax seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts also provide fatty acid which produce anti-allergens for body.
6. OIL: Oil is also great source of fats, they reduce burns and pain felt in lupus.
7. GINGER: Though eating it in raw form is hard but it has anti-inflammatory response.
8. VITAMIN D: It is very helpful as; more the vitamins D less will be the symptoms of lupus.
9. LIPOIC ACID: It is an antioxidant, and must be used in a limited way; two or three times a week.
10. EXCLUDE FROM DIET: Canned food, junk food, spicy food, alcoholic drink, red meat and all allergens must be avoided as they trigger the diseases in the body.

Lupus has a profound impact on daily life. Its permanent and accurate treatment is not identified. Some medicines and minor surgeries are done to remove the symptoms of lupus. Its cure by enhancing nutrition is slow in action but found to be effective and long lasting. A healthy diet include adequate amount of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins and minerals. A good supply of healthy food not only helps to treat lupus but enables the body to perform all functions efficiently and aids the body to live with it.

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