Offering a blend of medical insight and psychological support, this book provides valuable guidance for those affected by lupus. It addresses the challenges faced by patients and their families, presenting coping strategies and emotional resources to navigate the complexities of the disease. Through a compassionate lens, the authors aim to empower readers with knowledge and tools to enhance their quality of life while managing lupus.
"Complex, physical, and in many ways spiritual, your immune system is a force that is affected by life's stresses, by diets, and by your overall health. The author calls this force the biological soul. In this book, the author helps readers integrate the science of the immune system with its spiritual side to unlock the secrets to longevity. Immunity disorders are at the root of many conditions that shorten our lives: from viral infections to chronic pain, heart disease, neurological diseases, and arthritis. The author's mission is to help you understand all of these interconnections--to nurture the physical and the spiritual, keeping them both strong in order to optimize your life and boost your body's healing power." -- Adapted from jacket
This revised edition serves as a comprehensive resource for lupus patients, their families, and medical professionals. It offers updated information on the latest research, treatment options, and coping strategies, making it an essential guide for understanding and managing the complexities of lupus. The book emphasizes practical advice and support, ensuring readers are well-informed about the condition and its implications for daily life.
A helpful question-and-answer resource addresses readers' most common concerns about rheumatoid arthritis, discussing the debilitating effects of this immune system disorder, its possible causes and symptoms, and the treatments--conventional, complementary, and alternative--available to sufferers. Original. 10,000 first printing.