Lupus Erythematosus is also called SLE or simply, lupus. It is a disease characterized by general symptoms of feeling bad, arthritis, and skin lesions, with gradual or rapid progression to serious manifestations, such as pneumonia, disabling arthritis, and kidney failure.Lupus is a member of the group of diseases called “collagen diseases,” which include also rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis, and others. Lupus often starts with a fever of unknown cause which lasts for days, weeks or months;Lupus is more common in women in the childbearing age, and strikes all races and all geographic areas, no preferences having been noted. It is a fairly common disorder, and is increasing in frequency. The increase in frequency seems greater than can be accounted for on the basis of greater ability to make the diagnosis. There are several other theories as to the origin of lupus. One theory is that it is an autoimmune disease, that is, the body has become allergic to itself. It is true that some of the altered proteins in the blood act as antibodies to break down its own red blood cells, even to the point of causing anemia.In directing treatment to lupus, we aim at all three of the currently considered possible causes, a toxicity, an autoimmune or allergic type of reaction, and a viral infection. We begin our treatment with the use of charcoal. This excellent form of treatment can be used internally as well as externally. The internal dosage is 8 to 10 tablets (4 capsules) daily for a sufficient length of time to expect the toxic substance to be adsorbed. This may last a month or more. At the same time charcoal baths or charcoal whirlpool (a cup of charcoal to a whirlpool tank) or one-half cupful to a bathtub of hot water (103 to 104 degrees). If the disease is due to any of the three factors suspected, the charcoal is capable of assisting somewhat in taking up the causative agent.
