Lupus

Fact Sheet

Although there is no cure for lupus, several treatments may help reduce the symptoms of this condition:

• Conventional drugs:
  The prescription of Corticosteroids and immunosuppressants is the most common treatment for lupus.
• Nutrition:
  A balanced diet, high in vegetables, fruits and oils (cold pressed olive oil, canola oil, linseed oil, flaxseed oil) and low in protein is usually recommended
• Supplements:
  Beta-carotene, vitamins B1, 3,6,12, vitamins C, D, E and grape seed extract which is a powerful antioxidant.
• DHEA:
  This is a natural body substance made by the adrenal gland and is said to boost immune system.
• Physical action:
  Swimming may be beneficial when arthritis is associated with lupus.
• Massage therapy:
  Lymph drainage will promote detoxification, see: Massage Therapy
• Stem cell transplants:
  This involves collecting blood from donors and freezing the cells until the re-transfusion.
  It is believed that the more stem cells there are, the more healthy blood cells can be produced.

Resources

Lupus UK
St James House
1 Eastern Road
Romford
Essex
RM1 3NH
Tel: 01708 731251

General Council and Register of Naturopaths
Goswell House
2 Goswell Road Street
Somerset
BA16 0JG
Tel: 01458 840072
http://www.naturopathy.org.uk

Institute for Optimum Nutrition
Blades Court
Deodar Road
Putney
London
SW15 2NU
Tel: 020 8877 9993

British Massage Therapy Council (BMTC)
78 Meadow Street
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 1TS
Tel: 01772 881 063
http://www.bmtc.co.uk

Publications

These are some of the references that have been passed to us; the list is not exhaustive. We have not necessarily read the books and cannot say how easy it will be to get them.

- Weil A. (1995) Natural Health, Natural Medicine. Mariner Books, ISBN: 0395730996
- Chester Laura (1987) Lupus Novice: Towards Self Healing. Station Hill Press
- Newsletter from European Lupus Erythematosus Federation available at: http://www.elef.rheumanet.org/newsletter/5/

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