Article Provided By Lupus Foundation of America We worked tirelessly with our champions in Congress to establish the first-ever Congressional Lupus Caucus in 2012. In the United States Congress, a caucus is a group of lawmakers who share an interest in a particular issue and come together to … [Read more...] about Congressional Lupus Caucus
8 Things to Know About Indoor Lighting and Lupus
Article Provided By: Make Great Light For many people with lupus, the quality of light in the outdoors and indoors matters. Exposure to UV rays causes photosensitivity, which causes flare-ups such as rashes, headaches, fever, fatigue, joint pain, and other symptoms. The relationship between … [Read more...] about 8 Things to Know About Indoor Lighting and Lupus
How to Responsibly Dispose of Fluorescent Lights
Having family and friends over for the holidays or special occasions? Doing a little cosmetic upkeep before they arrive? If one of the things on your to-do list is replacing those burnt-out fluorescent bulbs in your kitchen or bathroom, then there are a few things you should know before simply … [Read more...] about How to Responsibly Dispose of Fluorescent Lights
Photophobia: It’s NOT the Fear of Photographs
Are you experiencing… Eye strain, dizziness, eye irritation, redness, swelling, involuntary squinting, or do you find yourself always averting your gaze from light sources? You may have a condition that manifests itself by oversensitivity to light called Photophobia. What is Photophobia? First of … [Read more...] about Photophobia: It’s NOT the Fear of Photographs
