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>That's an irrelevant syllogism.  The question wasn't whether the
>diet would improve health but whether it would alleviate the
>symptoms of lupus.  The diet might improve health without doing
>anything about the lupus.

Todd,

I think you are splitting hairs.

If the person sticks to a strict paleo diet, his/her  lupus will improve or,
most likely, go away completely.

I am not a doctor and this is not medical advice.