Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterised most commonly by cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhoea. IBS causes a great deal of discomfort and distress, but it does not permanently harm the intestines and does not lead to a serious disease, such as cancer. Most people can control their symptoms with diet, stress management,
There is nothing better in summer than enjoying a delicious Waldorf Salad with a BBQ or even a golden chicken roast. This recipe is easy to make and makes about 6 servings. Ingredients: 1/2 cup Raisins 1/2 cup Apple juice 1 cup Celery, finely chopped 1 cup Granny Smith apple, chopped 1/4 cup Toasted Walnuts,
As we all know Ozone Therapy can drastically improve your overall health by increasing the oxygen levels in your blood. But what does this exactly mean? Below are 13 Physiological effects of Ozone Therapy on the body, taken from a study done by Dr Frank Shallenberger. Ozone stimulates the production of white blood cells. When these
For this recipe we use white whole wheat flour. It is a bit more subtle in taste than the normal whole wheat flour. This delicious recipe makes 4 servings. Each pizza base contains the following nutrients. Please note that this is just for the pizza base. These values does not include the toppings. We all
Diabetes mellitus, often simply diabetes is a syndrome characterized by disordered metabolism and inappropriately high blood sugar (hyper- glycemia) resulting from either low levels of the hormone insulin, or from abnormal resistance to insulin’s effects coupled with inadequate levels of insulin secretion to compensate. The characteristic symptoms are excessive urine production polyuria, excessive thirst and increased
Asthma is a chronic illness involving the respiratory system in which the airway occasionally constricts, becomes inflamed, and is lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. These episodes may be triggered by: Exposure to an environmental stimulant (or allergen), Cold air. Warm air. Moist air. Exercise or exertion.
When we think of Chinese food we immediately think chow mein. The word chow mein comes from the people of Taishan, which is a city located in the Pearl River Delta, southwest of Jiangmen. “Chow” means fried and “mein” means noodles. Chow mein is served as a main course in China. This deliciously nutritious dish
Hypercholesterolemia (literally means high blood cholesterol) is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood [1]. It is not a disease but a metabolic derangement that can be secondary to many diseases and can contribute to many forms of disease, most notably cardiovascular disease. It is closely related to the terms hyperlipidemia (elevated
France is known for their world class cooking. The best chefs are from France or have studied in France. Julia Child, an American foodie, wrote a book called Mastering the art of French cooking while living in France with her husband, Paul Child, in 1961. While living in France she enrolled in a French cooking
When I think about fish & chips I immediately think, UK. Fish & chips, as a fast food, has been around for over 156 years! Yes, you read that correctly. The ever so delicious Fish & Chips have survived 2 World Wars and is a household favourite around the world. So who started this revolution?