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The most common symptom of lupus is the appearance of a red colored rash over the cheeks and nose. In severe cases the rash may spread to the rest of the body, and bouts of fever and joint pain could be experienced. Once the condition is diagnosed, you might think that the treatment of lupus could begin. However, lupus is an autoimmune condition where the body creates antibodies that attack its own tissues. Therefore the treatment of lupus is often targeted at relieving the symptoms rather than attacking the root of the problem. The plain fact of the matter is that in 90% of lupus cases the cause is unknown, meaning lengthy, and costly, treatments that never actually deal with the root of the problem.

Despite this, there is hope. Lupus can be treated through a 4-step program:

1. Diagnose the disease

2. Relieve the symptoms

3. Isolate the cause

4. Treat the disease

1. Diagnosis

Diagnosis can only be done by a qualified physician. Besides the main symptom of a red rash covering the cheeks and nose already mentioned, the other symptoms to look out for are:

1. Fever or headaches

2.Joint pain

3.Hair loss

4.Depression

5.Mouth ulcers

6.Chest pains

You might notice that these symptoms are not very unique, and a major problem is that the signs and symptoms of lupus often go unnoticed of misdiagnosed. Besides, not all of the above symptoms need to be present in a lupus sufferer. This is why a definite diagnosis from your doctor is needed. Then, it’s on to the next step.

2. Relieve the Symptoms

Lupus can affect any of the main organs of the body such as the lungs, in which case inflammation would occur, possibly leading to pneumonia. Due to this, the treatment of lupus often starts with the treatment of the symptoms rather than the disease itself. For example, if the kidneys are affected then the only symptoms could be swollen ankles and some abnormality in the blood and urine reading. The treatment of lupus would only address those particular symptoms.

The treatment of lupus, when diagnosed, often starts with corticosteroids. Doctors also advise a vitamin and mineral supplement along with conventional medication. Calcium, folic acid and vitamin D, all help strengthen bones and skin. These remedies can ease the pain and discomfort of the disease so that the third step can begin.

3. Isolate the Cause

It is thought that in many cases lupus is caused by an allergic reaction. Finding an allergy can be like finding a needle in a haystack but with the symptoms already under control using the remedies in step 2, the process becomes much less daunting.

Allergy tests are available, and these can be obtained by your doctor. Alternatively, cutting out different foods (dairy, wheat etc.) for short periods of time could reveal the possible cause. It is important to supplement your diet with an essential vitamins and minerals if you want to cut out certain food-groups from your diet.

Once the cause is found, the key to preventing flare-ups is found and treatment can begin.

4. Treatment of Lupus

The treatment of lupus of course will depend upon the cause found in step 3. For many people, the lupus rash is aggravated by strong sunlight. In this case, patients are generally asked to look out for flare-ups and at the first sign start using a stronger sunscreen.

Stress or anxiety attacks are also known to induce flare-ups, so the treatment of lupus can include relaxation techniques. Reduced stress levels are themselves an effective treatment for flare-ups and skin rashes.

The Lupus Foundation of America spends a lot of time researching the treatment of lupus, its causes, and prevention. It funds research for the development of experimental prototypes and new approaches. Even junior investigators are given grants for 2 years in order to help find a cure or natural remedy. At the moment, general scientific knowledge of the autoimmune system is not very strong, and so the treatment of lupus is still mainly restricted to addressing the symptoms only.

Take Control

Lupus should not be just some condition that lies underneath, waiting to break out into embarrassing rashes at any moment. The root of the disease can be found and effectively treated.

Mitamins Team
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/4step-treatment-of-lupus-114890.html

A lot of parents and guardians of autistic children often ask themselves whether autism can be cured. Unfortunately it cannot be cured. You might often see many ads on products and books that offer cures for autism, but they are only misleading you. There is no actual cure for autism. There are only treatments that can make it easier to live with autism. Here are a few treatments to help autistic people.

Therapies

There are a number of therapies available that help treat autism. Physical, occupational, speech, behavioral, music, drug, play, music and many other different types of these therapies can make a difference in an autistic child’s life. These therapies are not cures for autism but they do make life easier for an autistic child. It will teach the child different ways of coping with the autism.

Alternative treatments
Today, many alternative and natural treatments are gaining popularity. These include using herbs in the place of prescription medicines. Unlike traditional medicines, herbs do not cause any side effects. Mineral and vitamin supplements are proving to be good treatments for autism. If you are giving any natural product to your child, ensure that your doctor is informed. There are a few herbs that react negatively with prescription medicines. Do not forget that these minerals and vitamins are not cures but only treatments. They help treat certain autism symptoms.

Nutritional Methods
There are a few people who prefer to treat autism by regulating the diet. Elimination of certain food items that cause sensitivities is a method. A few food products that need to be removed from the diet include Dairy, Gluten and artificial des. Removing these foods that are responsible for the sensitivities will help in the removal of the particular behavioral problem. Test your child for possible food allergies. Find out from your child’s doctor how to go about allergy testing. Such information can let you know what food products are causing behavioral problems in your child. This also can give you a clear picture of what food stuff to eliminate from the diet in order to treat autism.

Although there is not yet any cure for autism, the different treatments available help with the symptoms to a great extent. Make sure you do not try out too many treatments at one go. Try them one by one. It should take only a few months to determine if the particular treatment is working positively. There is absolutely no treatment that gives results overnight. Inform your doctor in case you are adopting a vitamin or herbal treatment. The doctor knows best what works and what does not. Very often herbs can cause negative reactions in conjunction with medicines. Therefore it is for the best if your treatment team knows what exactly is going on. This helps ensure your child is getting positive treatment.

There are many products that will say that they can cure autism but do not waste your time and money on them. If there really were a cure, your doctor would tell you, not some person on television. If you child is autistic, give him or her a good consistent treatment. This can lead to positive results.

Abhishek Agarwal
http://www.articlesbase.com/mental-health-articles/curing-autism-3-treatments-to-help-your-child-739433.html

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Sinus discomfort? Tender nasal passages? Watery eyes? Then put our Homeopathic Sinus Formula to work for you. It?helps clear sinuses, provides symptomatic relief of watery eyes and clears nasal discharge. Our exclusive formula contains seven ultra-high quality ingredients including… Allium cepa – Common name: onion. If you’ve ever peeled an onion, your eyes watered and your nose ran. Using the Law of Similars, or like cures like, it stands to reason that as part of a homeopathic remedy for sinuses, onion makes perfect sense. Belladonna – Common name: deadly nightshade, poison black cherry. Belladonna relaxes. Euphrasia? officinalis – Common name: eyebright. This elegant little annual plant is used in homeopathy for nasal congestion. Although it does flower, it is the leaf that provides the herbal value. Hydrastis canadensis – Common name: goldenseal. Contains anti-inflammatory properties. Kali bichromicum – Common name: potassium dichromate. Homeopathic practitioners use kali biochromicum for sinus issues, especially the mucous membranes. Mercurius dulcis ?- Common name: mercurous chloride. Sambucus nigra – Common name: European elder. This popular tree is grown in groves for its wine and food. All parts of the tree are used including the bark, leaves, flowers and berries. Suggested Use: Take 1 to 2 tablets, dissolve under tongue or chew 3 times a day. Take 15 minutes before or after meals. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days consult a health professional. About 6 million Americans use homeopathic remedies. Homeopathy is a 200-year-old form of natural medicine widely practiced?around the?world. In fact, it is part of the national healthcare systems in many countries including Germany and England. ?It’s based on the scientific principle of “like cures like” – just like a vaccination. For example, when you suffer from allergies, a specific homeopathic formula targets the allergic response. This builds up your body’s natural immune system and returns it to a

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