Holistic Treatment for Lupus in NYC

 

Diagnosed with Lupus?

If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with Lupus(SLE), you may be familiar with interactions like these at your medical doctor’s visits:

 Patient: I have been having muscle and joint pain, and  I recently started noticing rashes on my face that appear when I am in the sun for a while. I also have protein in my urine.

 

Medical Doctor: These could be symptoms of Lupus. There is no cure for Lupus. Your treatment will require strong immunosuppressive drugs such as corticosteroids and or biologics to manage this disease.

 

Patient: My Lupus medications have been causing me diarrhea, weight loss, high blood pressure, and many other side effects. What is worse is they are not helping me.

 

Medical Doctor: If these drugs aren’t working for you, we can try other medications, but none of them are guaranteed to work and all of them have potential side effects.

 

Receiving a diagnosis of Lupus can be a life-changing and difficult experience. Unfortunately, these types of interactions with your doctor can leave you feeling discouraged, frustrated, and – at times  -even hopeless. It is important to know that you do have choices regarding your treatment plan and that other options are available.

 

Understanding Lupus

 

Lupus also known as SLE ( Systemic lupus erythematosus) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage throughout the body. It can affect the skin (especially the face), joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, blood cells and blood vessels. Although lupus affects people of all ages, it is most often diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 45, however, younger, and older individuals can be affected.

 

 

 

Lupus disease vector illustration. Labeled diagram with sickness symptoms, like hair loss, high blood pressure, muscle or joints pain and butterfly rash red patches. 

 

Common Signs and Symptoms of Lupus

 

According to the National Resource Center on Lupus, the most common signs and symptoms of Lupus are:

 

  • Pain or swelling in the joints
  • A butterfly-shaped rash on the cheeks and nose
  • Fatigue
  • Swelling of the hands and feet
  • Excessive protein in the urine
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Fevers
  • Hair loss
  • Headaches
  • Sores in the mouth and nose

 

Conventional Treatment for Lupus (SLE)

 

Similar to the treatment of many other auto-immune diseases, the conventional treatment for Lupus typically involves the use of medical drugs to suppress the immune response. The suppression is designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of inflammation. What is missing from this approach is the focus on finding and addressing the underlying causes of the Lupus symptoms. Conventional medicine often has us believe that there is only one course to take with auto-immune diseases. It is important to understand that you do have choices regarding your treatment plan.


Major Underlying Causes of Lupus (SLE)

 

First and foremost, the focus of holistic treatment for lupus is to find and address the underlying causes and – most importantly – to set the body to heal at the deepest levels. What I have found to be the major underlying causes of Lupus are:

 

  • Viruses
  • Environmental Toxins
  • Mold
  • Food Allergies
  • Heavy Metal Toxicity 
  • Candida Overgrowth 
  • Emotional Trauma and Stress
  • Microbiome imbalances
  • Inflammatory Foods
  • Lifestyle Factors
  • Epigenetic Factors 

 

According to the principles of holistic medicine, only the treatments that address the underlying causes of disease will have lasting health results. In my many years of practicing holistic medicine, I have found that every individual who has been diagnosed with Lupus has at least four of the above-mentioned underlying causes. For example, when inflammatory foods are identified and removed from the body, the inflammation begins to lessen and that is when the body begins to heal.  The same holds true when any other underlying root cause is identified and addressed.

 

Holistic Treatment for Lupus (SLE)

 

As a holistic doctor, I offer holistic programs that are designed to meet your individual needs and health goals. All my programs are clearly written out and explained. They let you know exactly what you need to do, including:

 

  • What foods will help you heal
  • What foods to stay away from
  • What lifestyle changes will help you heal 
  • What detoxification practices are recommended
  • What practices will help to reduce your stress
  • What supplements or homeopathic remedies are recommended
  • What specific tests are recommended
  • What educational materials are helpful to watch or read
  • Recommend practices to keep you inspired and motivated during your healing process

 

The Benefits of Holistic Treatment for Lupus

 

The holistic approach is based on the principle that the body has an innate ability to heal itself, and can do so if given the right tools.

Some of the benefits of holistic treatment of Lupus include:

 

  • Healing at the Deepest Levels
  • Marked Reduction or Resolution of Inflammation and swelling
  • Marked Reduction or Resolution of Pain
  • Much More Energy
  • Healing of the affected organs
  • Healing of the skin
  • Better Sleep
  • Less Anxiety
  • Lasting Health Results

 

How to Get Started with your Holistic Program for Lupus (SLE)

 

At my practice in Manhattan, New York City, I use the principles of homeopathy, holistic medicine, and functional medicine to focus on finding and addressing the underlying causes of your Lupus symptoms. All my personalized programs are clearly written and designed to be easy-to-follow. Plus, the day you start following your personal treatment program, you are truly starting your healing journey!

 

To schedule an appointment, or if you have any questions, please call us at (212) 475-2222 or email us at drsalzarulo@gmail.com.

 

We look forward to hearing from you!