Another Person That Was Helped by a Diet Change

http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=DOTSLADY

A List of Holistic Practitioners

The following  holistic doctors and nutritionists, and combinations thereof, that practice nutrition and lifestyle changes and use little to no pharmaceutical drugs or surgery to treat illness. I have now attached their websites. Please take a look!

***I am getting a preliminary copy up for now and I will add practitioners and practitioner information as I go along.***

Mark Hyman MD UltraWellness  Massachusetts (has associates that practice at his healing center - he has a very limited practice personally)
http://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com/

Sherry Rogers MD Upstate New York (doesn't see patients any longer but does phone consults on Cardio Ion results) http://www.healthywealthyandwiseshow.com/RogersSherry.htm

Steve Nenninger ND (Naturopathic Doctor) Port Jefferson NY, other locations as well?
www.stevenenninger.com

Donielle Wilson ND (Naturopathic Doctor) Port Jefferson NY, also CT, Manhattan NY
www.doctordoni.com

Fred Pescatore MD Manhattan NY
www.logicalhealthalternatives.com

Christine Gizoni (Chiropractor/Nutritionist) Sayville NY
www.drgizoni.com

Joel Fuhrman MD New Jersey
www.drfuhrman.com

Peter Osborne (Chiropractor/Nutritionist) Sugar Land TX
http://towncenterwellness.com/


Joseph Mercola MD Illinois www.mercola.com

Brenda Watson CNC  (nutrition) www.brendawatson.com 

John LaPuma MD     www.drjohnlapuma.com  Santa Barbara CA

Neal Barnard MD www.nealbarnard.org  Washington DC

John McDougall MD www.drmcdougall.com  Santa Rosa CA

Gabriel Cousins MD  www.treeoflifecenterus.com Patagonia AZ

Dr. Brian Clement - Hippocrates Health Institute www.hippocratesinst.org  West Palm Beach, FL

Chris Reading MD(regret to say he passed away- but still research his works!)

Stephen Braun D.O. Holistic MD Southampton NY  https://www.shosteo.com/

How to Achieve Happiness (and Happiness Creates Health)

Hope this picture makes you smile!

 

Chronic stress can create chronic disease.

Happiness can create health. Your immune system works better. Your brain and your body work in harmony and everything is right with the world. Give me a second here and just indulge this thought. I had a fiancé years ago that wouldn't let things get him down. He "practiced" being happy no matter what the situation was. It's easier to be happy when you had a little tiff with a loved one than if you got the news that you have cancer. But YES in BOTH situations you can practice being happy. It is a learned art. Now, if you have someone in your life that chronically makes you feel bad DUMP THEM!

I am a dog trainer and I can tell you that if you pretend to be confident (body language/breathing etc) even if you are scared of a dog they will respond to you as you are the leader.

You can learn to have the body language and "pretend" to be happy and you will actually BECOME happier.

Watch comedies, watch comedians, hang with folks in your life that make you smile/laugh. Read joke books. Do exercise you REALLY like. Do hobbies/activities that you really like. Breathe.

For more information articles click on the links below

http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/5-steps-to-happiness.html

http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/choosing-to-be-happy

http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/03/01/10-ways-happy-people-choose-happiness/

Mark Hyman MD's Emergency Food Pack (Gluten Free/Dairy Free)

If you're on a gluten free/dairy free diet and/or a gluten free/ vegan diet you should bring food with you in case you're starving and all that might be available is a fast food joint or some other poor choice.  Dr. Hyman is not vegan or egg free, so adjust accordingly...click below to watch the video.

http://drhyman.com/blog/2012/08/14/dr-hymans-emergency-food-pack-2/

Mason jars are also great for transporting foods, if you will eat foods relatively soon, you can also bring things like  green salads /bean salads with a small mason jar of dressing on the side, green smoothies etc. Yes, it takes planning and effort but your health is worth it!

Sunshine and Lupus Don't Mix...Wish I Understood Why...

In the middle of the day I do my "Michael Jackson" impression (as my kids call it)

 

 

I am not and never was a sun worshipper. That being said there are only 2 times of the year that I REALLY want to lounge in the sun for a bit. Spring (now) and fall/autumn. Remember though it's still chilly, the sun is extremely strong in the spring and fall.

If you have Lupus the sun is one of those things that is said to be a "no no".

For me I can get cutaneous Lupus sores and I generally feel like death (super tired) when I leave my "time in the sun".

This is one of those mysteries I wish someone could explain. Most people go in the sun and benefit from it by getting their daily dose (or at least part of it) of Vitamin D3.

If you choose to use sunscreen, make sure it has good ingredients.

You can also choose to use clothes/umbrella/shade.

Don't go out in mid day when the sun is very strong 10:00am-2 or 3:00 pm . Do gardening in the early evening when the sun is least strong.

Watch out for fluorescent lights indoors too. They can cause problems for folks with Lupus as well. Enjoy the following article. Click below.

http://www.lupus.org/research-news/entry/new-light-shed-on-photosensitivity-among-people-with-lupus

Steve Nenninger ND Holistic Health Lecture and Food Allergy Intolerance Testing

Steve Nenninger ND will be giving a informative lecture on holistic health and offering allergy/intolerance blood testing at Cornucopia Natural Foods in Sayville, NY on May 6th 2014 at 7:00pm Call (631) 589-9579 to reserve your spot. When you find out what your body has "issues" with and avoid those foods you can improve your health incredibly! http://stevenenninger.com/

Books to Read for More Information on Holistc Healing

 

 

 

Want more information on holistic healing, diet change, nutrition, Lupus, holistic doctors,
autoimmune diseases, celiac disease and more? Click on the link below. Most books can be acquired through your local library for FREE reading! Research for yourself!


http://lupushope.blogspot.com/2013/04/books-to-read-on-healing-lupus-all.html

Other things to put in Easter Baskets (besides candy) from iheartnaptime.net

                                         Don't give artificial colors/additives to your kids.

If you choose to give candy, give quality not quantity. Whole Foods or your local health food store or even homemade candies with real ingredients. Here are some other ideas. Your time is the thing your child craves most!

http://www.iheartnaptime.net/50-easter-basket-ideas/

Food Substitutions for Cravings

 

 

When I tell people that I don't eat gluten, dairy or eggs, I invariably get "what do you eat"???? I don't feel usually feel deprived with all these other choices. It is best to stay away from sugar, but if you indulge infrequently you should be OK. The healthiest way to do this is to pick raw food desserts.

I have gotten to the point where I can substitute other delicious foods in place of the foods I avoid. Here are some examples. For healthier recipes www.lupushopecookbook.blogspot.com Please ask for any other substitutions I may have forgotten in the comments.

Eggs....  instead I'll eat scrambled tofu or hummus.

Cookies.... instead I'll eat homemade cookies from my blog www.myfamilysfavoritegfcfrecipes.blogspot.com

Ice cream.... instead I'll eat raw Nut ice creams (Cashewtopia)  or soy or coconut ice creams (Coconut Bliss)

Cake/muffins.... instead I'll eat homemade cake from my blog www.myfamilysfavoritegfcfrecipes.blogspot.com

Chocolate candies...instead homemade from www.myfamilysfavoritegfcfrecipes.blogspot.com with Lindt Bittersweet or other gluten free /vegan chocolate

Pasta..... instead gluten free pasta (Tinkyada) or Explore Asian mung bean pasta or sliced zucchini or for lasagna "noodles" use roasted eggplant slices

bread.....  instead I use raw crackers/bread pizza crust buns www.myfamilysfavoritegfcfrecipes.blogspot.com

yogurt...instead coconut or soy yogurt

potato chips....instead I make my own or make or buy kale chips

Doritoes....instead I fry Food For Life brown rice tortillas and season or add dips or Spicy Cheesy Kale Chips (recipe on my recipe blog) or Pizza Kale Chips

Cheese....instead raw nut cheese, or soy cheese (Follow Your Heart or non soy Daiya)

Pizza....instead homemade recipe on www.myfamilysfavoritegfcfrecipes.blogspot.com

There are also a few things at the store that I treat myself to occasionally. Pumpkin tofu cheesecake (at Cornucopia) or Hail Merry raw food tarts. or Earth Café raw food pies. Cashewtopia or Coconut Bliss Ice Cream. Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut Butter.

A List of Holistic Doctors

 

http://lupushope.blogspot.com/2012/01/holistic-doctor-list-preliminary.html

Folks that Were Helped by a Diet Change- A Repost

 

 

Also included are doctors that believe in diet change for Lupus and other diseases.


http://lupushope.blogspot.com/2013/04/more-people-that-were-helped-by-diet.html

Newsletter by Women's Health Network

If you don't get their newsletters yet. Please subscribe. They have a wealth of knowledge to share!

http://www.womenshealthnetwork.com/newsletter/Newsletter140217.html

Please check out his article by Eaturveggies.com

 

http://www.eaturveggies.com/blog/disease/how-to-defy-an-autoimmune-ai-disease-%E2%80%93-nutrition-guidelines-to-thrive/

Happy New Year! and a recipe....

Eat LOTS of Veggies!

 

Happy New Year! I had forgotten about this recipe for Taco Salad. It's delicious and really great for those Mexican cravings. I had it for dinner the other night. Wish I had taken a picture for this post... hopefully, next time.

http://myfamilysfavoritegfcfrecipes.blogspot.com/2014/01/taco-salad-gluten-free-vegan.html

Other Ways(Besides Good Food) to Optimize Health and Energy by Robyn Openshaw

Please have a look at Robyn's blog. She is committed to teaching folks how to be healthier. I love this four part post that she recently shared. We tend to focus on healthy food to be healthier, but there are so many more choices that we can make to increase health. Click the links below to read on...

http://greensmoothiegirl.com/2013/12/10/15-ways-optimize-health-energy-every-day-besides-g
ood-food-part-1-4/ 

http://greensmoothiegirl.com/2013/12/12/15-ways-optimize-health-energy-every-day-besides-g
ood-food-part-2-4/ 

http://greensmoothiegirl.com/2013/12/14/15-ways-optimize-health-energy-every-day-besides-g
ood-food-part-3-4/

http://greensmoothiegirl.com/2013/12/16/15-ways-optimize-health-energy-every-day-besides-g
ood-food-part-4-4/
 

"Healing Rheumatoid Arthritis?"

Another holistic doctor for you all to research. Dr. McDougall. Read his books/articles/website etc. Click below to see how a patient of his healed her arthritis. He also mentions this diet/protocol being able to help Lupus as well.

http://www.drmcdougall.com/health/education/health-science/stars/stars-video/jackie-swoboda/

http://www.drmcdougall.com/

Gerson Therapy and Five Year Cancer Survival Rates (and Lupus is mentioned in the article too)

Gerson Therapy is also said to be  very effective for Lupus as well! Read the article.

http://www.naturalnews.com/043083_Gerson_diet_cancer_patients_five-year_survival.html

Stop by and "Like" my Lupus Hope Facebook page!

 

 

Click the link below to visit Lupus Hope on Facebook. Please "like" Lupus Hope to receive tips and hints on easing Lupus symptoms and living a healthy lifestyle.

https://www.facebook.com/LupusHope

Go Gluten Free and Fix Your Brain by Kelly Brogan MD

Folks with Lupus often have brain fog and memory problems. I remember sometimes my brain felt just to tired to think. I would want to run away from problems. My brain felt so much better when I added supplements and took out the foods I was allergic/intolerant to. The main ones being wheat/gluten, dairy, and eggs.

http://kellybroganmd.com/article/go-gluten-free-fix-your-brain/

I've Been Slacking...

 

 

Realized I've been slacking off on routinely writing for Lupus Hope. I have been posting some on Facebook. I have to double check if I have a link on my blog to my Lupus Hope Facebook page. Since my move to Eastern Long Island way too much has been going on.

Started my children in their Senior year, last year, out here and they didn't do well at all. So we rented an apartment to get them back into their old school district. The added expense of the apartment and gas for travel, hurt, plus paying for our current mortgage as well.

Then this year they both started college and more money was needed.

Also 2 sick and old doggies (the dogs are 10 and 11 years old) in the mix and vet trips. One dog has developed incontinence, the other has a mass that we think is cancer....(even with feeding the dogs quality homemade raw food diets... go figure)

OK enough about me. I had 2 reasons for starting this blog.
1) To document my Lupus healing journey
2) To share information to help others with Lupus and other autoimmune diseases (and other diseases of other types) because something I try, or research, or learn can possibly help you all and your friends and family