Lupus
Any different between Systemic lupus 系統性紅斑狼瘡 erythematosus and lupus? people always call lupus
"Lupus" Is a General Term, While SLE Is a Specific Type
When people mention "Lupus," they are usually referring to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). However, "lupus" is an umbrella term that includes multiple types of autoimmune diseases.
Types of Lupus
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) 系統性紅斑狼瘡
The most common form of lupus, affecting multiple organs.
Symptoms vary widely, from mild skin issues to severe organ damage.
Can cause kidney inflammation (lupus nephritis), heart and lung problems, and nervous system involvement.
Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) 盤狀紅斑狼瘡
Primarily affects the skin, causing round, scaly rashes and scarring.
Does not involve internal organs, but some cases may develop into SLE.
Drug-Induced Lupus (DIL) 藥物誘發性紅斑狼瘡
Caused by certain medications (e.g., some anti-seizure and blood pressure drugs).
Symptoms resemble SLE but are usually milder and reversible after stopping the medication.
Neonatal Lupus 新生兒狼瘡
Rare and affects newborns due to autoantibodies passed from the mother.
Can cause skin rash, liver issues, and congenital heart block.
Conclusion
SLE is a specific type of lupus, but "lupus" can refer to different forms of the disease.
Most of the time, when people say "lupus," they mean SLE, as it is the most common and systemic type.
Other types, such as Discoid Lupus 盤狀紅斑狼瘡, mainly affect the skin and do not impact internal organs.
If someone mentions "lupus," they are likely talking about SLE, but the exact type must be determined through medical diagnosis.
中醫歸納紅斑狼瘡是屬於風濕科, 是一種頗嚴重的風濕類疾病, 是風,寒,濕,熱邪入臟腑引起的. 治療以扶正袪邪為主.
Acupuncture treat
Lupus and Immune System Diseases
中醫針灸治療
紅斑痕瘡及免疫系統疾病
Acupuncture treat
Lupus and Immune System Diseases
Correcting the Immune System with Hua Tuo Jiaji Points Acupuncture
The underlying acupuncture points target the vagus nerve.
Jiaji Points at T-L Spine Levels:
T3, T5, T7, T9, T11, L1, L2
Corresponding organs: Lungs, Heart, Diaphragm, Liver, Spleen, Sanjiao, Kidneys
Technique: Use the "Kala Paired Needling" method:
Pair 1 & 4, 2 & 5, 3 & 6, increasing the spacing between needles.
Use 30mm needles.
Hand Acupuncture (Three Needles on Each Hand):
Points: Hegu (LI4), Waiguan (SJ5), Quchi (LI11) (bilateral).
Frequencies: A5B1, A3B3, A2B1, A1B1
Duration: 3 minutes per setting
Additional Notes:
If there are red rashes on the face, use fine needles to prick thicker areas of the skin.
Facial acupuncture: Use 13mm needles.
用華佗夾脊修正免疫系統.
Underlying points are on Vagus nerve.
夾 T - L spine level at :
T3, T5, T7, T9, T11, L1, L2. = 肺, 心, 膈, 肝, 脾, 三焦, 腎. 用卡啦夾針法, 即1and4, 2and 5, 3and 6....增加針距離.用30 mm 針.
手手三針： 左右 合谷, 外關, 曲池. A5B1, A3B3, A2B1, A1B1. 各三分鐘.
如果面部有紅疹用細針刺厚部.面針用13 mm 針
Erythema and autoimmune diseases. Diet and nutritional care
1 Change the food
2 Change the environment
3 Intestinal health
紅斑痕瘡症和自身免疫疾病. 飲食及營養調護
1 改變食物
2 改變環境
3 腸道健康
Foods to Avoid
Nuts (High in Lectins)
Avoid: Peanuts, cashews (high in lectins, may worsen autoimmune response)
✅ Acceptable: Walnuts, almonds, pistachios, coconut oil
Grains & Gluten
Avoid: All gluten-containing grains (wheat, rye, barley), bread, pasta, spaghetti
✅ Alternatives: Cassava flour, almond flour
Seeds & Gourds (High in Lectins)
Avoid: All seeds (flaxseeds, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.)
Avoid: Tomatoes, cucumbers (If consuming, peel and deseed, as allergens are mainly in the skin and seeds)
Legumes (High in Lectins)
Avoid: Soybeans (If unavoidable, cook with a pressure cooker to reduce lectin content)
Dairy (Contains Allergenic Proteins)
Avoid: Milk, cheese, all dairy products
✅ Alternatives: Almond milk, coconut milk, goat milk
Autoimmune Disease Mechanisms & Effects
TH17 Cells (T Helper Cells 17):
Lectins may cause TH17 cells to become overactive, attacking weaker organs.
Potential impact areas:
Skin: May trigger the butterfly rash in lupus (SLE)
Joints: May contribute to rheumatoid arthritis
Liver: May cause fatigue
Nutritional Supplement Recommendations
Vitamin D3 (D3 + K2 + Magnesium)
💊 Recommended dosage for lupus patients: 5,000 – 15,000 IU/day
Vitamin D3 deficiency is linked to 8 immune dysfunctions
D3 effectively suppresses overactive TH17 cells
Colostrum
💊 Dosage: 1/2 to 2 teaspoons per day
✅ Benefits:
Supports gut health
Reduces allergic reactions
These dietary adjustments and nutritional supplements can help reduce inflammation, lower allergic responses, and regulate immune system activity in autoimmune diseases.
避免的食物
堅果類（含高量凝集素 Lectin）
應避免：花生、腰果（含高量 Lectin，可能加劇自身免疫反應）
可接受：合桃、杏仁、開心果、椰子油
穀物與麩質（Gluten）
應避免：所有含麩質的穀類（小麥、黑麥、大麥）、麵包、意粉、意大利粉、Spaghetti
替代品：木薯粉（Cassava flour）、杏仁粉（Almond flour）
種子與瓜類（含高 Lectin）
應避免：所有種子類（亞麻籽、奇亞籽、葵花籽等）
應避免：番茄、小黃瓜（如必須食用，請去皮去籽，因為致敏源主要存在於皮層與種子）
豆類（含高 Lectin）
應避免：大豆（如無法完全戒除，可使用壓力鍋煮豆以減少 Lectin 含量）
乳製品（含過敏蛋白）
應避免：牛奶、奶酪（Cheese）及所有乳製品
替代品：杏仁奶、椰奶、羊奶
自身免疫病發病機制與影響
TH17 細胞（T 助細胞 17）：
Lectin 可能導致 TH17 細胞過度活躍，攻擊身體較脆弱的器官
可能影響範圍：
皮膚（如紅斑性狼瘡 Lupus 產生蝶形紅斑）
關節（類風濕性關節炎）
肝臟（可能導致疲勞）
營養補充建議
維生素 D3（D3 + K2 + 鎂）
Lupus 患者建議攝取 5000-15000 IU/天
缺乏維生素 D3 可能導致 8 種免疫異常症狀
D3 能有效抑制 TH17 過度活躍
牛初乳（Colostrum）
劑量：1/2 至 2 茶匙/天
功效：
維持腸道健康
減少過敏反應
這些飲食調整與營養補充有助於減少自身免疫疾病的發炎反應，降低過敏與免疫系統過度活躍的風險。
Vitamin D and Immune System Health
1. Natural Sources of Vitamin D
Sunlight Exposure: The human body can naturally synthesize 10,000–25,000 IU of vitamin D per day.
Best Practices for Sun Exposure:
Do not apply sunscreen or wear sunglasses during short sun exposure, as the eyes help detect sunlight and signal vitamin D production.
Avoid staying behind glass (e.g., windows or buildings), as glass blocks UVB rays, reducing vitamin D synthesis.
✅ Recommendation: Expose your skin to direct sunlight for 15 minutes at midday, when UVB rays are strongest.
2. The Relationship Between Sunscreen and Vitamin D
Sunscreen and sunglasses reduce vitamin D production, so brief, unprotected sun exposure is beneficial.
Long-term sunscreen use may not only reduce vitamin D levels but could also increase skin cancer risk and does not fully prevent skin aging.
3. Physiological Functions of Vitamin D
Vitamin D acts as a hormone and affects multiple biological functions, including:
Immune system (helps prevent infections, regulates inflammation)
Skin health (reduces eczema, improves wound healing)
Prostate health
Brain function (affects mood and cognitive function)
Gut health
4. Vitamin D3 Is More Effective Than D2
D2 (Ergocalciferol) is ineffective, while D3 (Cholecalciferol) is the active and beneficial form.
Factors affecting D3 absorption:
Gut issues (e.g., IBS) reduce absorption.
Magnesium deficiency impairs vitamin D conversion and utilization.
Cholesterol-lowering drugs (Statins) interfere with vitamin D synthesis.
Gallbladder removal reduces fat digestion, affecting the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins like D3.
5. Supplementing Vitamin D3 With K2 and Magnesium
D3 increases calcium absorption, but K2 and magnesium are needed to direct calcium to bones and prevent arterial calcification.
Recommended ratio:
D3 : K2 : Magnesium = 10,000 IU : 100 mcg : 400 mg
Vitamin K2 (MK-7 form): Helps transport calcium to bones, reducing the risk of arterial calcification.
Magnesium: Assists calcium deposition into bones, preventing osteoporosis.
6. Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency
A lack of vitamin D may cause:
Frequent colds and infections (weakened immune system)
Chronic fatigue (feeling tired despite sleeping enough)
Lower back pain, joint pain, or bone pain (worsens with weather changes)
Depression, low mood (vitamin D affects serotonin levels)
Slow wound healing (e.g., diabetes, stomach ulcers, eczema-related wounds)
Osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones prone to fractures)
Hair loss (e.g., alopecia areata)
Possible deficiencies in iron, B vitamins, and copper
Muscle pain and weakness
7. Calculating Daily Vitamin D Requirements
✅ Formula: Body weight (lbs) × 72 IU
Example calculations:
150 lbs × 72 IU = 10,800 IU/day
200 lbs × 72 IU = 14,400 IU/day
These insights help highlight the role of vitamin D in immune health and overall well-being, as well as how to optimize supplementation effectively.
維他命D 與 免疫系統健康
1. 維他命 D 的自然來源
陽光照射：人體每日可自行合成 10,000-25,000 IU 維他命 D。
最佳曬太陽方式：
不可塗防曬霜、不可戴太陽眼鏡，因為眼睛能感應陽光，傳遞信號促進維他命 D 合成。
避免隔著玻璃，大廈玻璃會阻隔 UVB，影響維他命 D 生成。
建議：每日 中午陽光最強時曬 15 分鐘，讓皮膚直接接觸陽光。
2. 防曬與維他命 D 的關係
防曬霜與太陽眼鏡會影響維他命 D 合成，因此建議短時間內適當曝曬。
長期使用防曬霜不僅影響維他命 D，還可能增加皮膚癌風險，且不能真正防止皮膚老化。
3. 維他命 D 的生理作用
維他命 D 是一種荷爾蒙，影響多個重要生理機能，包括：
免疫系統（預防感染、調節發炎反應）
皮膚健康（減少濕疹、改善傷口癒合）
前列腺健康
大腦功能（影響情緒與認知功能）
腸道健康
4. 維他命 D3 比 D2 更有效
D2（Ergocalciferol）無效，D3（Cholecalciferol）才是有效形式。
D3 吸收缺乏是受多種因素影響：
腸胃問題（如 IBS） 會降低吸收。
缺鎂 影響維他命 D 轉化與利用。
降低膽固醇（Statins 藥物） 會影響維他命 D 合成。
膽囊切除 影響脂肪消化，進而影響脂溶性維生素（如 D3）的吸收。
5. 補充維他命 D3 需要搭配 K2 和鎂
D3 增加鈣吸收，但需要 K2 和鎂 才能將鈣送入骨骼，避免鈣積聚在血管內。
建議補充比例：
D3 : K2 : Mg = 10,000 IU : 100 mcg : 400 mg
維他命 K2（MK-7 形式） 幫助將鈣轉移到骨骼，減少血管鈣化風險。
鎂（Magnesium） 幫助鈣沉積到骨骼，預防骨質疏鬆。
6. 維他命 D 缺乏症狀
如果缺乏維他命 D，可能會出現以下症狀：
容易傷風感冒（免疫力下降）
長期疲勞（睡多久都不夠）
腰酸背痛，甚至骨痛（特別在天氣變化時加劇）
抑鬱、情緒低落（維他命 D 影響血清素分泌）
傷口癒合慢（糖尿病、胃潰瘍、濕疹傷口難癒合）
骨質疏鬆（骨骼脆弱，容易骨折）
掉頭髮（鬼剃頭）
可能同時缺乏 鐵（鐵建議從食物獲取，如菠菜）、維他命 B 群、銅。
肌肉疼痛與無力
7. 計算每日所需維他命 D 劑量
公式：體重（磅）× 72 IU
例如：
150 磅 × 72 IU = 10,800 IU/天
200 磅 × 72 IU = 14,400 IU/天
