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@lupushope
Do you feel sometimes like this? 😂🤭😉 #findingmyway #findingyourself #cure #thecure #autoconhecimento #autoimmunedisease #lupus #badwaltersdozrf #styria #austria (at Waltersdorf, Steiermark, Austria) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj7UQUYMGav/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
This is how I feel today. I want to scream - LOUD. You guys may know I was diagnosed with lupus in 2013 … lots of ups and downs in my routine including almost a whole year in bed, taking Benlysta, tons of Rayos ( cortisone ) for years and having to quit work for good. Oh well … I started studying nutrition and Ayurveda to try to fix this situation - I don’t like pain, I want to live but with quality of life. I am an engineer and I like fixing things - so I am looking for answers, not focusing on the problem. I have changed my habits, included diet, adding Ayurveda herbs, daily exercises, Yoga and Spirituality in my life style. Today my quality of life is 10 times better than it was before - without the use of Benlysta and without Rayos. Of course I have some pain, get fatigued, need my daily breaks blah blah blah. That’s the new situation and I choose to accept rather than complain. But, today I did a global diagnostic exam at the Ayurvedic Detox Program I am in and I saw the super duper high levels of inflammation in my body - I could not believe - I wanted to cry. Interesting enough - the doctor said in a very surprised way, that my body is being able to handle the inflammation and without my current lifestyle changes, I would probably not be able to move around. So, I guess this is good news - this life style change is paying off?! But looking at her eyes and seeing how shocked she was with the results, I felt like she was seeing a ghost. Lupus is a mystery. We cannot win YET, but we can continue to navigate through it. I am sorry to all of you that feel impotent and frustrated. I feel it too and it’s hard. May God give us courage everyday to fight honoring our well being and do never give up. #munch #thescream #edvardmunch #lupus #lúpus #lupusinflammation #inflammation #silentinflammation #pain #lifestylechange #bethechange #autoimmunedisease #lupusisreal #invisiblesisease #takeabreath #ongodhands #trusttheprocess #learning https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj230CqMCNB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
For Swollen Limbs, which is super common for people diagnosed with lupus, lymphatic drainage is essential, as it is responsible for removing all body waste. Many days, I can see my face all puffed up without reason – that’s a call out for Abhyanga time! Do you want to know how to Perform an Abhyanga self-massage at home? With my kids at school and leaving home early, it’s hard to start my day with Abhyanga. I like to do my daily self-massage at night before going to bed because that’s when my day is calmer. That’s when I can pay more attention to myself and what works best for my schedule; I suggest you do the same. In my latest blog I am a sharing all the tips and basic oils for this amazing therapeutic habit that you can do yourself and at home. No excuses. We know that not loving ourselves is a recipe to pain and failure. Our bodies and mind are fully connected and we need to pay attention to both. Check my blog at www.LupusHope.org to learn more. #abhyanga #banyanbotanicals #banyanoil @banyanbotanicals #ayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #ayurvedic #ayurvedicmedicine #autoimmunedisease #lupus #lupusawareness #lupuswarrior #lupusflare #lupusfighter #pain #inflammation #inflammationrelief (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjByTMLv78G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Morning routine - empty stomach to help with constipation and detox. Warm water with a half of a squeeze lemon and dandelion root tea are great for people with inflammatory symptoms! #cleanthegut #antiinflammatorydiet #inflammationrelief #lupus #lupuswarrior #ayurveda #ayurvedalifestyle #constipation #detox #autoimmunedisease #autoimmuneprotocol (at Portland, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CiYG0aSuBiC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
10 Ways to Be Unstoppable
10 Ways to Be Unstoppable
10 Ways to Be Unstoppable
Earlier this week, a friend of mine told me the history of a cancer survivor. While that girl has been a huge amount of emotional and physical challenges, she has been able to live her life well, while inspiring others.
That made me think about why some people are just like that. Which qualities do they carry that can turn their odds around, and make things work?
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Self-Talk
What we tell ourselves is as important as our actions. Everything is energy, and we craft our lives with the thoughts we have. Our opinions are the food to our soul.
My kindergarten teachers and my parents taught me to be generous to my friends, use the golden rule with everyone, and play nice in the sandbox. I am still trying my best to apply this practice in my daily routine consistently.
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Have You Ever Thought About What You Say Yes To?
Have You Ever Thought About What You Say Yes To? It is probably a question of Why ...
When we think about something, embrace a specific emotion, or take action, consciously or not, we are making a choice. That means, when we say Yes to something, we are saying No to other options.
Today I was thinking about how many things I say Yes in my day, as I take better care of my health. The choices I have been making about food, exercise, sleep are directly aligned with my intent of…
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What Are Your Priorities?
What Are Your Priorities?
Priorities
I know not all of us lupies are female. Nevertheless, the majority is.
As a woman, I tend to take care of others despite how I am feeling. As a professional, I have been independent and decisive for years, which makes it hard to ask for help. This is not a helpful daily combination when I need to avoid flares.
We all know that our muscle and body pain, emotional struggles, medication…
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Rule of Three
When I got up this morning, I began thinking about all the choices I make every day. Life fills our days with so many options that we forget to take chances and try new things.
Force of habit is a double-edged knife. While my instinct helps me think faster, potentially avoid previous mistakes, and optimize what needs to get done, it can also blindside me. Life has changed, and so have I.
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What Are Your Roots?
What Are Your Roots?
What Are Your Roots?
Life keeps molding me as time goes by. My personality and priorities have been different since my lupus diagnose.
While so many changes have happened, my core values remain the same. Deep inside, my childhood key learnings remain intact, even though I am not a young girl anymore.
As I face new challenges, I look for the tools inside me that have helped me overcome all the…
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My 5 Rules of Wellbeing
My 5 Rules of Wellbeing
5 Rules of Wellbeing
This week, I was able to meet a few friends who helped put the Lupus Benefit Event together, here in Portland.
As I mentioned in my previous blog – Gratitude – this concert was an extraordinary time for me as a lupus patient.
It was the first time I dared to show my face to an unknown crowd, and talk openly about the challenges of living with lupus in front of almost 200…
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Lupus Disease Symptoms – The Easy Way to Identify Lupus
The symptoms are different for everyone and having these symptoms does not necessarily mean lupus. In the condition, you may feel achy joints, fatigue, sensitivity to sun rays, and rashes on your face. If a rash of butterfly-shaped occurs on your face, it is a visible sign of lupus. Find out the lupus disease symptoms and consult your doctor without getting any late.
Last week, I was talking to some book club friends, and one of them raised a thought that spoke deep in my heart. He moved from another country just a couple of months ago, leaving his wife and cute puppy behind, as part of the long-term process of working visa and expatriation approval. While he is working full-time and keeping himself busy, he shared how hard such a significant life change can be, and how he misses his former routine.
Are you facing frequent headaches? Are your joints painful? It may not be the symptoms of an illness, fever, or flu. You might be having lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in joints and skin. It also affects organs like- kidneys, lungs, and heart. In the condition of lupus, both healthy human cells and antigens get attacked by the immune system. In turn, it affects the overall functioning of the body that may hamper the building of healthy cell and tissues. For finding the best cure for lupus, you should never ignore the sign of lupus disease. The essential guide of doctors is helpful in the case of any severity related to lupus symptoms.
Numerous people are diagnosed with lupus on this planet. Some are showing the early signs of this chronic disease while others have reached the point where the cure is not possible. Besides, there might not be an exact cure for this disease, but you get the treatment by discovering the early signs. The illness is more in adults. And, the symptoms of Lupus in adults are easy to identify. Lupus Hope is one such place that helps a person who has lupus to lead a healthy and happy life.
Lupus Symptoms Men – Recognize and Keep in Control
There are all types of symptoms of lupus: the obvious ones and the less obvious ones. Lupus is a disease in which your own immune system attacks your body. It can be found in both men and women. There is no reason why lupus gets developed; however, there are ways to keep it in control. The butterfly-shaped rash on your face is the most common sign though; you should always get the checkup done by a professional for the lupus symptoms in men. Moreover, you can read out some inspirational blogs and get help.
Last week, I had one of the most touching experiences since we moved to Portland. Many friends helped me organize a fantastic event to increase the awareness of #lupus and the #lupuswalk in Portland. It all happened very fast. A quick conversation over a cup of coffee, and suddenly an army of warm hearts, stepped up to make a difference in thousands of lives they don’t even know. Lupus is a life-changing condition for many – directly and indirectly. But together, we can all help change this story.