Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) is a chronic autoimmune disease that can be fatal, though with recent medical advances fatalities are becoming increasingly rare. As with other autoimmune diseases, the immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissue, resulting in inflammation and tissue damage. Lupus can affect any part of the body, but most
This delicious recipe is low in sodium and is packed with good nutrition. Always use fresh vegetables when making soup. This recipe is easy to make and yields 6 servings. Ingredients: 1 package Baby spinach 4 tbsp Butter ½ medium Red onion 5 tbsp All-purpose flour 4 cups Chicken Stock 4 cups packed fresh Broccoli
Multiple sclerosis (abbreviated MS, also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata) is a chronic, inflammatory, demyelinating disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). MS can cause a variety of symptoms, including changes in sensation, visual problems, muscle weakness, depression, difficulties with coordination and speech, severe fatigue, cognitive impairment, problems with balance, overheating, and
No personal cookbook is complete without a good spicy soup recipe. This recipe is easy to make. You’ll need 20 minutes prep time and 25 minutes for cooking. This recipe yields 4 serving and each serving contains about 535 calories. Ingredients: 2 tbsp Curry paste 1 onion, chopped 2 carrots, grated 140g Red lentils 1litre
Many people do not develop symptoms after getting infected with HIV. Some people have a flu-like illness within several days to weeks after exposure to the virus. They complain of fever, headache, tiredness, and enlarged lymph glands in the neck. These symptoms usually disappear on their own within a few weeks. Following initial infection, you
This delicious Hungarian inspired recipe is easy to make. You will need about 15 minutes prep time and about 1 hour cook time. The recipe yields 2-3 servings. Each sering contains about 345 calories. Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil (Olive oil or rapeseed oil) 1 large Onion, halved and sliced 3 Garlic cloves, sliced 200g Extra
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