What Is Lupus ?

Five Natural Cure For Lupus You Should Know The  immune system  produces proteins known as antibodies which protect the body from viruses and bacteria and other harmful elements. When the immune system starts functioning erratically it is unable to discriminate between the healthy tissues of the body and the antibodies and directs the antibodies to attack the healthy tissues. This condition is known as  lupus . This disease occurs between  the ages  of fifteen to forty-five years and women are more prone to it than men. The specific cause is not yet known but it is deduced that genetic factors, hormonal imbalance,  exposure  to toxic chemicals, extreme stress, smoking and certain medications and antibiotics can contribute to lupus. The joints, skin and the lungs become inflamed and pains and aches set in. Rashes or lesions erupt on the skin of the hands, arms, face and neck and there is shortness of breath. The person suffering from lupus begins ...