Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Lupus Lifestyle Fix: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why - AI Podcast
May 15, 2025
Discover the complexities of lupus and how it affects various body systems. Uncover the links between vitamin D deficiency and autoimmune diseases. Explore the potential benefits of dietary collagen and how identifying triggers can aid diagnosis. Learn integrative strategies like dietary changes and stress reduction for better management. Delve into the importance of hormonal balance and lifestyle practices to enhance health and energy.
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Lupus as Whole-Body Condition
- Lupus arises when the immune system attacks the body's connective tissues as if they were foreign.
- This explains why lupus symptoms can affect diverse organs, making it a whole-body condition.
Estrogen Links Lupus Prevalence
- Lupus disproportionately affects women during their reproductive years, linking it to estrogen levels.
- Many patients also have other autoimmune diseases, highlighting hormone-immune system connections.
Four Lupus Types Explained
- Lupus manifests in four main types differing by tissue involvement and triggers, including systemic, cutaneous, drug-induced, and neonatal forms.
- Drug-induced lupus generally resolves after stopping the offending medication.