Ingredients 10 Fresh Red chillis ( I used 1 Fiery Hot chilli) 1/2 tin Coconut Milk 1/2 tsp Cumin ground 1 tsp Coriander ground 1 tsp Tahini 3 Cloves 1 tsp Paprika 6 Peppercorns 1 Cinnamon stick 3 Cardamons 1.5 cm Ginger peeled and chopped 3/4 cup Onion chopped 65ml Vegetable Oil 800gm Chicken thighes […]
When you tell someone you have an Autoimmune disease they usually reply with: • “But you look fine!” • “It’s all in your head!” • “Oh, we’re all tired these days!” • “Have you lost weight? You look great!” • “How did you catch that?” • “It’ll be alright in the end” • “They can […]
It’s Not a Diet! It’s more of a change in lifestyle which involves my health and food arrangement with my body. For years I have suspected some of my health issues are related to what I eat. I have an immediate reaction with some foods, either causing bloating, chronic wind and/or belching. Other foods take […]
My name is Mandy. I live in a small Northland community. I am 47 years old and have 4 children (aged 14 – 24 years old). I am solo mum to one child still living at home. My autoimmune issues started at age 13 with Hypothyroidism. An autoimmune condition which causes me to have an […]
The Good, the Bad and the Sun – Sun Protection Advice for Lupus Warriors Whether you are a long term Lupus Warrior or newly diagnosed, you would know that exposure to Ultraviolet (UV) Rays, whether from sunlight or artificial lights, can make us photosensitive and can trigger flares. These flares can affect you in ways […]
The Different Types of Autoimmune Disorders Autoimmune Diseases that affect Multiple Organ Systems: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): This is a chronic auto-inflammatory disease. It is seen more commonly among females, but does affect males also. The diagnostic tests are usually positive for antibodies against nuclear proteins including nucleic DNA and RNA. Some of triggers for […]
I’m 55 years old and live in Waikanae, Kapiti Coast with my supportive husband Glenn and my three cats. I have not been able to fly to see my relative in the UK for 3 years and I miss my daughter Katie who is 28 and has a successful career and my parents who I […]
I am 34 years old. I live in Tauranga, New Zealand with my wonderful supportive partner Deano and my 3-year-old step son Declyn. I have lived with Lupus for 18 years. I am a full time mum to Declyn who has high needs and I am also self employed as a Virtual Assistant, which I […]
Ingredients 800gm Aubergines 1cm slices Salt sprinkled Kitchen paper towels 350ml Vegetable Oil for frying 2.5cm Ginger pleeled and finely chopped 6 Cloves of Garlic pleeled and chopped 55ml Water 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seed (use dry powder if not avail) 350gm Canned Tomatoes 1 tablespoon Ground Coriander 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric 1/2 […]