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
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, which may or may not be as a result of infection, from bacterial, fungal, viral, allergic or autoimmune issues. Newer classifications of sinusitis refer to it as rhino-sinusitis, taking into account the thought that inflammation of the sinuses cannot occur without some inflammation of the nose as
This delicious recipe serves 8 and is easy to make. Use these accordion potatoes as a side dish with your favourite roast. Ingredients: 8 large Red potatoes 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil ½ tsp Salt ¼ tsp ground Black pepper 1 tbsp fresh Parsley, chopped 1 tsp fresh Thyme, chopped Method: Preheat the oven
Who doesn’t love a piece of delicious Christmas Cake? This delicious recipe is gluten-, wheat- and soya free. It can also be adjusted to make it dairy, egg and nut free. There is no added sugar. Ingredients: 100g Margarine 1 large ripe Banana 2 large Lemons, finely grated rind and juice only 100g soft Prunes,
This delicious recipe yields 5 dozen cookies. Your dough will have to be refrigerated for several hours, so remember not to use this recipe as a last resort 2 hours before your guests will arrive. Ingredients: 230g Dried figs 110g Raisins 60g Candied cherries, chopped coarsely 60g Dried apricots, chopped coarsely 1 tbsp Honey 2
Heartburn or pyrosis is a painful or burning sensation in the oesophagus, just below the breastbone caused by regurgitation of gastric acid. The pain often rises in the chest and may radiate to the neck, throat, or angle of the jaw. Heartburn is also identified as one of the causes of chronic cough, and may
As the Festive Season is drawing closer, what better way to end a meal than to serve Pumpkin Muffins accompanied with coffee or tea? This delicious recipe yields about 12 heart healthy muffins. Ingredients: Cooking spray 1 cup All-purpose flour 1 cup Whole-grain flour 1 tsp Baking soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
This delicious Low-Cholesterol Recipe is easy to prepare and yields about 1 dozen cookies. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups Rolled oats 3/4 cup All-purpose flour 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp Salt 1 stick Unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup Sugar 2 tbsp Molasses 1 large Egg 1 tsp Vanilla extract 1 cup
Athlete’s foot is a skin infection in the foot caused by a fungus. The fungus that causes Athlete foot is called Trichophyton. When the feet, or other areas of the body, stay moist, warm and irritated, this fungus can thrive and infect the upper layer of the skin. Athlete’s foot is caused by the ringworm