Guest guest Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 Managing Lupus through DietLupus is an autoimmune disease that can be mild or life-threatening, but is also one that can go into remission for weeks, months, and even years. More severe forms are difficult to manage medically - immunosuppressive drugs such as prednisone can control severe symptoms, but should be used with caution, as they can reduce the chance that the disease will go into remission naturally. If you have lupus, I suggest you take a daily multivitamin/multimineral supplement, and modify your diet: Increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids by eating wild Alaskan salmon or other cold-water, oily fish three times a week, or try freshly ground flaxseeds. Avoid polyunsaturated vegetable oils (safflower, sunflower, corn, etc.), margarine, vegetable shortening, and all products made with partially hydrogenated oils. Eat a low-protein, plant-based diet that excludes all products made from cows' milk. Include plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables (with the exception of alfalfa sprouts, which contain the amino acid L-canavanine that can worsen autoimmunity). Visit the QA Library and Community Forums on DrWeil.com for more information on this and other autoimmune diseases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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