Emphysema is caused by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue, from destruction of structures supporting the alveoli, and destruction of capillaries feeding the alveoli. The result is that the small airways collapse during exhalation, leading to an obstructive form of lung disease. The causes of emphysema vary, but the most common causes are: Tobacco
This delicious ice-cream recipe is easy to make. Please enjoy in moderation… This recipe yields 4 servings. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Vanilla ice-cream, softened 2 x 50g Crunchies (chocolate & honeycomb bars), chopped 1/4 cup crunchy Peanut butter 1 1/2 cups Chocolate ice-cream Method: Line a large muffin pan with plastic wrap. In a large
As winter is drawing closer in South Africa, we definitely need to start preparing for the annual flu season. Bronchitis is caused by the same virus that causes the common cold. As silly as it may be, one should seek medical attention as soon as you’ve developed a cold. Even if it’s just following your
This delicious NO-CHURN ice-cream recipe was featured in Nigella Lawson’s – Nigella Express Cook Book. This recipe is one of my favourites..! This recipe yields 6 servings. Ingredients: 125ml Lime juice 2 tbsp Tequila 3 tbsp Cointreau (or triple sec) 150 grams Icing sugar 500ml Double cream Method: In a large mixing bowl. Combine the
Ulcers are healing wounds that develop on the skin, mucous membranes or eye. The most common ulcers are stomach, foot and mouth ulcers, but you get quite a lot of different types of ulcers. These include; Peptic ulcer – ulcers located in the stomach, oesophagus cardium or duodenum. Mouth ulcer – ulcers in and around
This delicious recipe needs to be prepared well in advance. But it is truly worth it. Always enjoy sweets & desserts in moderation. This recipe yields about 1 litre of ice-cream. Ingredients: 3/4 cup Sugar 2 tbsp Cornstarch 1/8 tsp Salt 2 cups Milk 1 cup Full Cream 1 Egg yolk 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
Chronic fatigue syndrome is not the same as “chronic fatigue”. While fatigue is a common symptom in many illnesses, CFS is a multi-symptom disease and is relatively rare by comparison. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder that causes extreme fatigue. This fatigue is not the kind of tired feeling that goes away after you
This delicious recipe is easy to make and yields about 1 litre of ice-cream. Remember to make ice-cream in advance as it will take at least 6 hours to serving time. Ingredients: 400ml sweetened Condensed milk 150ml Evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups Whole milk 2 tbsp Sugar 1/8 tsp Salt 450g fresh Strawberries, coarsely chopped
An ovarian cyst is any collection of fluid, surrounded by a very thin wall, within an ovary. Any ovarian follicle that is larger than about two centimetres is termed an ovarian cyst. An ovarian cyst can be as small as a pea, or as large as a grapefruit. Most ovarian cysts are functional in nature,
This delicious recipe is easy to make and you will need an ice-cream maker. This recipe yields about 1 litre of ice cream. Remember to always make ice-cream, long in advance. Please note that this recipe is not a super healthy recipe, please enjoy this delicious ice-cream in moderation. Ingredients: 2 cups Blueberries, coarsely chopped