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
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
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,
Osteoporosis itself has no specific symptoms; its main consequence is the increased risk of fracture. Osteoporotic fractures are those that occur in situations where healthy people would not normally break a bone; they are therefore regarded as fragility fractures. Typical fragility fractures occur in the vertebral column, hip and wrist. The symptoms of a vertebral
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