7 easy, drug-free ways to live life better with lupus

Avoid alfalfa

4. Never eat alfalfa

Alfalfa sprouts are a smart choice for folks who are watching their weight, but find another way to cut calories because alfalfa sprouts are not recommended. Alfalfa in tablet form has been linked with lupus flaring or a syndrome similar to the disease. An amino acid in alfalfa sprouts and seeds could possibly be the culprit. It affects the immune system and causes more inflammation.

Read: Alfalfa: Safety and Side Effects

Gena Hymowech

By Gena Hymowech

Gena Hymowech has over two decades of experience writing for health, entertainment and lifestyle publications, including Yahoo Beauty, Men's Journal and Self. She has covered medical conditions ranging from acne to lupus, and has also worked as an online communications assistant to nutritionist, diabetes educator, mindfulness expert and health author Laura Cipullo. Gena has researched natural options for her own health issues, and enjoys sharing her passion for the subject with others.

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