Center For Lupus Care, Inc.

The Board of Directors of the Center for Lupus Care, Inc. was trained by Dr. Corliss McGhee and Dr. Thelma Day on Saturday March 25th. This Millennial Board has plans to spread the word about the debilitating disease called lupus. This disease is running rampant in our communities of color. The Lupus Support Group meets every 4th Friday evening at 6:00pm. Come and join us and feel better. (310) 674-0080

Protein is part of a well-balanced diet (key to good nutrition!)... Lupies, however, should incorporate protein into their diets in moderation as a high protein diet can put stress on your kidneys...

Lupus is often referred to as a look good feel bad illness. Fatigue is a main symptom in Lupus and is not only debilitating but misunderstood. This holiday season remember to rest and let others know that your fatigue is more than just "feeling tired." #center4lupuscare #standup4lupus

Hey Ya'll! The Center For Lupus Care is partnering with Ralphs to raise funds for our organization- please take a few minutes to link your Ralphs card to our NPO (#81905) and help us with our mission to advocate for Lupus patients and educate family members, patients, healthcare providers, and the public on Lupus #center4lupuscare #lupus #fundraising #speakup4lupus

Our Founder, Liz Shaw, was invited to Okinawa by Okinawa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. last week to speak on Lupus- read below for her insight on this amazing opportunity #speakup4lupus It was an Invitation from out of space that you never dreamed of getting. When I wrote LIVING WITH THE WOLF and Surviving Lupus, I never thought I would be invited to come halfway around the world to talk about it. The invitation came and I accepted it. The President o...f a chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in Okinawa, Japan found LIVING WITH THE WOLF on the internet and communicated with some of her Sorors in the Los Angeles area about getting a mixture of Authors to speak at their Hattitude Luncheon during the Premier Literary Weekend held October 8th, 9th and 10th. Of course, a Hattitude Luncheon is a parade of ladies wearing beautiful, exotic, eye popping hats while eating delectable, delightful foods. I, Liz Shaw-Stabler was chosen as one of the authors. The whirlwind trip was challenging and exciting. Challenging because of the sixteen hour flight, exciting because of the desire to educate all people, especially women, who suffer with the debilitating disease Lupus; and all stakeholders who agree that a cure must be found. Every woman, whether she suffers with lupus or some other form of autoimmune disease, or just to be educated about communicating with your doctors, should own a copy of LIVING WITH THE WOLF.

What is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease that is often hard to diagnose because it mimics other diseases. A few common symptoms are: extreme fatigue, headaches, swollen joints, fever, anemia, a butterfly rash on face, and sun-sensitivity... For more information check-out Lupus Foundation of America http://www.lupus.org/answers/entry/common-symptoms-of-lupus #wellnesswednesdays #center4lupuscare #speakup4lupus