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:
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
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
A common cause of poor blood circulation in legs, is peripheral vascular disease, or PVD. This term refers to disorders involving blood vessels outside, or on the periphery, of the heart. PVD can involve peripheral arteries (blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart) or peripheral veins (blood vessels that carry blood toward the