Healthy Living for People With Lupus
The Lupus Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center wants to help those living with lupus lead more healthy lives.
Healthy Behaviors
Staying healthy is harder for people with lupus. You need to pay close attention to your body, mind and spirit and develop strategies for maintaining wellness.
Wellness
One of the primary goals of wellness for people with lupus is coping with the stress of having a chronic illness. There are many different ways of managing stress, including exercise and relaxation techniques such as meditation and yoga. Find the one that works best for you. Learn more about wellness and exercise.
Healthy Eating
Good nutrition and healthy eating are important parts of the overall treatment plan for lupus. A well-balanced diet provides the fuel your body needs to carry on its normal functions. Fad diets that heavily rely on one or a few types of food, while excluding other types, are more likely to be harmful rather than helpful. Learn more about healthy eating.
Follow-up Exams
It is very important for people with lupus to follow up with their health care team even when symptoms are quiet and all seems well. Results from follow-up exams and lab tests on a regular basis allow members of the Lupus Center health care team to note any new symptoms or other changes and to identify and treat flares. Timely visits with your health care team can also allow you to keep up to date with flu or other vaccinations. These vaccinations may be strongly recommended because people with lupus can be more susceptible to infection.
