Download or read book Positive Options for Living with Lupus written by Philippa Pigache and published by Hunter House Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The effects of lupus -- a difficult-to-diagnose condition in which the immune system attacks the body -- can be mild or life threatening. Therapy and awareness of lupus have improved greatly in recent years, and this book contains the latest information about the disease, its diagnosis, and its cures. The book covers different types of lupus; self-care and when to call the doctor; lupus and pregnancy; self-help measures, including rest, diet, and exercise; complementary remedies; dealing with flares; and coping with work and money difficulties.