The latest information to help you live your best life possible. Enjoy!
The Best (and Worst) Foods for Your Gut Ι Greatist
Over 70% of the body’s immune system is located in the gut. More research is showing that gut health has a tremendous impact on our overall health and could be the root cause of many chronic and autoimmune diseases. Certain foods promote a healthy gut, while others can damage it.
Gina Yashere On The Power of Reinvention Ι The Telegraph
Here’s another great story from one of our Lupus Journey ladies, comedienne Gina Yashere. I love her outlook on life. It’s never too late to reinvent yourself, and your health.
Patients With Lupus Have Poor Quality of Sleep, Quality of Life Ι Rheumatology Advisor
Sleep plays an important role in our physical health. Lack of sleep not only affects our health, but also our overall quality of life. For lupus patients, sleep is even more critical. Unfortunately, many of the medications used to treat lupus can cause sleep interference, creating another obstacle to healing.
How Plant-Based Diet Helps Those Living With Lupus Ι OneGreenPlanet
A great article explaining inflammatory (meat, sugars, processed) versus anti-inflammatory (whole, plant-based) foods and their effect on lupus and other chronic diseases.
People Are Now Taking Placebo Pills To Deal With Their Health Problems – And It’s Working Ι Time
We talk a lot about the power of belief and its positive (and negative) affects on our health. The placebo effect is a fascinating phenomenon, where people show real, measurable improvement just by believing that an inert substance (placebo) can help them. It provides clues to the amazing healing power of the body when our subconscious acts on a belief.
