Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
Patient AdvocateMarisa Zeppieri-Caruana is an author, journalist, former Mrs. New York, and founder of LupusChick.com, a New York-based nonprofit and award-winning website for lupus patients. She is the author of Lupus: Real Life, Real Patients, Real Talk and travels around the U.S. speaking on the topic of autoimmune disease on a regular basis. In her free time, she is an avid baker with a love for food photography and styling. Currently finishing her memoir, Marisa resides in New York with her husband, mom, and rescued terrier, Bogey.
Latest by Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana
9 Simple Tips for Managing Your Chronic Hives
The visibile itchy rash of chronic hives can lead to frustration and anxiety. Here are 9 ways to control flare-ups through a mix of medicine and self-care.
21 Ways to Prevent Chronic Hives Flare-Ups
Wondering how you can have fewer chronic hives flare-ups? Try these 21 tips to find the medications, natural remedies, and lifestyle changes that work for you.
Chronic Hives: One Woman's Journey to Self-Care
A key lesson for a Type A personality: continual self-care and the management of her chronic hives beginning each morning.
What Chronic Hives Taught Me About Life and Health
An outbreak of chronic hives caught journalist and health advocate Marisa Zeppieri-Caruana by surprise, and taught her new lessons about managing her health.
Hives Driving You Crazy? Here's How Your Diet Can Help
Experts share what to choose and what to lose on your shopping list.
8 Uncommon Causes of Hives
Wonder what caused your hives? It could be something you didn't expect – like water, sweat, heat, or stress. Learn about some uncommon causes of hives.
The Invisible Scars of Chronic Hives Stigma
We all want to make a good impression. But what if you live with a chronic, visible skin condition that’s almost impossible to hide?
Managing Hives in the Workplace
Feeling your best while on the job is vital when it comes to your efficiency, rapport with clients and coworkers, and the ability to stay focused.
Stress, Anxiety, and Chronic Hives
Emotional stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on the immune system, causing it to falter and trigger a hive outbreak.
6 Things That Help Me Control My Asthma Better
Asthma control can be improved with lifestyle changes and possibly some complementary therapies. Learn more simple ways that might help you manage your asthma.