Natural Cures for Common Illnesses

Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune (the body is attacking itself) disease that affects connective tissue (tissue that binds and supports various structures of the body and also includes the blood). Discoid Lupus Erythematosis (DLE) is a less serious type, affecting exposed areas of the skin and sometimes the joints. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a more serious, potentially fatal, and affects more organs of the body.

First, recognize that Lupus is inflammatory and an autoimmune disorder. These 2 characteristics are the focus of a natural approach to helping control and possibly recovering from the condition. A natural/holistic approach does not aim to just relieve symptoms or specifically treat a disease; it seeks an underlying source and addresses it. Respect for the body’s natural recuperative ability is emphasized.

Some experts suggest that the traditional role of modern medicine and its focus on symptom covering may be a source of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders in itself, together with poor nutrition, toxin accumulation, and the high stress lifestyle so common in our era. In my new book, Whole Health Healing – The Budget Friendly Natural Wellness Bible for All Ages, I have included a chart called Foods to Avoid and Foods to Include for Inflammation Control. Also, the book contains details for various detox/internal cleansing options. You can order the book on my website listed below.

Consider eating The Healing Salad. The recipe is anti-inflammatory and is available for free on the right side of my website.

Secondly, rule out food allergies, parasites, candidiasis (yeast), bowel disorders, and digestive enzyme deficiencies. These may create symptoms that mimic or worsen Lupus. They may be the actual sources themselves. Qualified holistic practitioners can carefully analyze these issues and recommend solutions. Ask specifically for the practitioners training and experience in dealing with these. This “digging deeper” approach by holistic practitioners is where many lupus sufferers find real solutions.

Thirdly, your greatest challenge may be patience. Expect several weeks before significant improvement is noticed after starting treatment/lifestyle modifications. And expect several months if not several years for optimum control or resolution. Also, several relapses are the norm in a course of recovery from Lupus. Persistence is the key. Having a cooperative and understanding medical practitioner is helpful, because Lupus cases may likely need some medical care during their natural treatment process.

Lastly, but probably most important is the need for a sound, free flowing nervous system. This is best accomplished through chiropractic evaluation and adjustments. Misalignment of spinal structure, due to stress or trauma, causes irritation or interference with nerve transmission. The spinal areas that typically need adjusting are between C6-T3 and T9-L2. These areas can have direct influence on hormone balance/inflammation.

Some drugs give a false positive test (looks like Lupus); hydrazine, procainamide, and beta blockers.

Each case of Lupus is unique and needs a full evaluation. What may help one may not help another.

Some consistent solutions are: limiting or eliminating dairy products, eating smaller, more frequent meals, increasing digestive enzymes and stomach acidity, increasing consumption of essential oils (walnuts, flax, oily fishes, olive oil), avoiding alfalfa sprouts or tablets that contain L-canavanine sulfate.

Any modifications in lifestyle that are found to be helpful need to be continued lifelong.

The holistic/natural approach to Lupus is not a cure-all, but careful analysis and modification with non-medication solutions should be considered.