Food 4 Thought

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a direct and frank discussion of a serious autoimmune disease, its symptoms, and complications. Listener discretion is advised.What is Lupus, the complex medical mystery often called "the disease of a thousand faces"? In this essential health episode, your host Neo Gentrics provides a comprehensive and empathetic guide to understanding this chronic autoimmune condition.This is a deep dive into the science, symptoms, and lived reality of Lupus. Neo Gentrics explains how the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy tissues, leading to a vast and unpredictable range of symptoms. The episode covers the stark disparities in who the disease affects, the challenges of diagnosis, and the crucial distinction between Lupus and Cancer. It also introduces the powerful "Spoon Theory" to explain the reality of living with an invisible illness.This is your complete guide to Lupus, including:The Science of Autoimmunity: What it means when your body's "army" declares a civ