Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is the most serious form of lupus erythematosus. This disease has a characteristic of making the immune system to attack its own body, instead of destroying viruses, bacteria or foreign elements. It destroys healthy cells in the body's different organs.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is the most serious form of lupus erythematosus. This disease has a characteristic of making the immune system to attack its own body, instead of destroying viruses, bacteria or foreign elements. It destroys healthy cells in the body's different organs.

Another form of Lupus is Discoid Lupus Erythematosus, this form affects the exposed areas of the skin, producing scars or rashes in a round shape. These rashes normally appear on the nose, sides of the face, scalp and back of the hands.

Lupus is not contagious therefore it is not necessary to isolate the patient. Women suffering from Lupus are advised not to become pregnant. It is consider being a high health risk.

Symptoms of Lupus: Lupus is very hard to detect since the symptoms that appear mislead physician into diagnosing other disorders, before finally determining it as Lupus.

• Fever, Chest Pain
• Painful swollen joints.
• Butterfly shaped rash across the nose and cheekbones. They also may suffer sores in the mouth and nose.
• Hairloss
• Tendency to be sensitive to light
• Arthritis
• Pleurisy
• Ulcers in the mucous membranes
• Nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys)
• Blood disorders (low white blood cell count, anemia, or low red blood cell count, poor healing, etc.)
• Nervous system problems
• Abnormalities in the immune system
• Anti nuclear antibodies
• Person suffering from Lupus tend to have level of high cholesterol.

Causes of Lupus:

• Breakdown of the immune system. Normally the immune system protects the body against infection by producing antibodies, in SLE the immunes system produces antibodies to attack the immune system instead.
• Stress
• Hormone Problems

Recommended Treatments for Lupus: No cure is known, but majority of people suffering from systemic or discoid lupus can live by controlling the symptoms.

• Drugs like aspirin and cortisone, this reduces inflammation of the in the internal organs. But this drug has a strong negative effect, since it blocks the functions of the immune system. Nevertheless doctors have no other choice in maintaining the lives of those suffering from this disease.
• Aloe vera is an effective natural remedy that doesn't contain cortisone. It must be administered under a doctor's supervision.

• Bee Propolis - potent natural antibiotic and energizer.
• Echinacea - immune system protector
• Garlic - potent natural antibiotic, very good in maintaining the overall health of the body.
• Vitamin D - patients that are having problems with sunlight might have a deficiency of this vitamin.
• Vitamins C, A and E are antioxidants that help prevent cholesterol from blocking the arteries.
• Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) is important for the elimination of dryness of eyes and other tissues.
• Multi-minerals mainly iron, for combating anemia, and calcium for preventing osteoporosis.
• Don't drink beverages with caffeine. These accelerate the heart and produce stress.
• Meditate regularly this will help you become calm which will help you live better with the
• Eat foods low in fat and cholesterol as well as lowering your intake of salt.
• Consume large quantities of fiber. This will help to eliminate possible gastro-intestinal problems.
• If you are sensitive to light try to use a high quality sunscreen as well as UV sunglasses.

Lupus is a serious disease, always consult your doctor.