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Immune Disorders
Useful Sites
Lupus Foundation of America
About this site: Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects more than 2 million people, most of them women. On the Lupus Foundation of America's Web site, you can learn about the different types of lupus, which medications are most effective, and what you can do to prevent flare-ups. (http://www.lupus.org/)  Pluses: The current information section covers the latest on everything from successful drug treatments to lupus and pregnancy.  Minuses: Some information is buried by multiple table of contents pages.  Best feature: null |
Health World: Naturopathy and Fibromyalgia
About this site: What is fibromyalgia and how can alternative therapies help ease the pain and discomfort of this disease? This site offers articles that tell the stories of people with fibromyalgia and the successful role naturopathic medicine has played in treating the illness. (http://www.healthy.net/clinic/dandc/fibromya/index.html) Pluses: Explores the relationships between fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and other associated illnesses. Minuses: The site's scientific definition of fibromyalgia is curiously brief and unclear. Best feature: Treatments takes a look at the pros and cons of everything from acupuncture to osteopathy. |
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