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

Avoid salt

6. Say no to salt

Salt can give you higher blood pressure and encourage heart disease, something you are at more risk for naturally if you have lupus. There are many tasty foods that are low in sodium, like tortillas and avocado, so you needn’t feel deprived. Become educated about the amount of salt in your food and have fun with low-sodium choices.

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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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