Hypertension, commonly referred to as “high blood pressure” or HTN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. While it is formally called arterial hypertension, the word “hypertension” without a qualifier usually refers to arterial hypertension. Hypertension can be classified as either primary or secondary. Primary hyper-tension indicates that no specific
Let’s face it, we all love a hot, sticky, juicy pizza! But how about cooling it down a bit? This delicious olive & caramelised onion pizza works great as a light summer lunch, especially when combined with a salad. This recipe serves 4 (2 slices per serving). Ingredients: Salad: 4 cups Arugula 1 cup unsalted
Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. With constipation stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating, and the sensation of a full bowel. Some people
Ever since I’ve started making my own pizza dough, I find it almost impossible to eat it anywhere else. The great thing about making your own pizza is “You Choose”! I’ve found that most places either make the base too thin or way too thick. When making your own pizza you can choose the “right”
Many people with carpal tunnel syndrome have gradually increasing symptoms over time. The first symptoms of CTS may appear when sleeping, and typically include numbness and paresthesia (a burning and tingling sensation) in the fingers, especially the thumb, index, and middle fingers. These symptoms appear at night because many people sleep with bent wrists, which
Cool down this summer with a delicious prawn salad. This delicious recipe is easy to make. Takes less than 30 minutes to make and serves 4. Ingredients: 28 large green Prawns, peeled and deveined 1 tsp White sugar 1 tsp Salt Asian salad leaves, to serve Fresh coriander, to serve For the Nam jim dressing:
The defining symptoms of fibromyalgia are chronic, widespread pain and tenderness to light touch, and usually moderate to severe fatigue. Those affected may also experience heightened sensitivity of the skin (also called allodynia), tingling of the skin (often needle-like), ashiness in the muscle tissues, prolonged muscle spasms, weakness in the limbs, and nerve pain. Chronic
Coconut oil has been used for thousands of years for both nutritional and medicinal purposes. Coconut oil was mainly used in topical countries in the Pacific rim and Asia. In later years coconut oil was introduced to western countries like the USA and Europe. Western civilisation used coconut oil for frying, baking and as a
The last few weeks in South Africa has been HOT HOT HOT! We defenitly need something to quench our thirst and keep us hydrated. This recipe is a bit high in sugar so take heed not to drink too much. Drink lots of water throughout the day and keep out of the sun. Ingredients: 1
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is traditionally considered a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. It is a disabling and painful inflammatory condition, which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. RA is a systemic disease, often affecting extra-articular tissues throughout the body including