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 […]
Lupus can affect any part of our bodies. While most people with Lupus will not have problems with their eyes, approximately 20% of Lupus Warriors will. Vasculitis (blood vessel changes) of the Retina This is the most common form of eye involvement in Lupus Warriors. Retinal Vasculitis causes a lack of blood supply to the […]
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 […]
As a child, my dream was to one day be a Mum. Growing up, I loved children and especially babies. I left school at 16 to train as an Early Childhood Educator. Children were my passion. I couldn’t have children of my own. I tried for many years to get pregnant. I tried IVF (In […]
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 […]
Gluten, Dairy, Soy & Nightshade Free Ingredients 1 tbsp Coriander powder 2 tsp Cumin powder ¼ tsp chilli paste or 1 fresh chilli seeds removed and chopped 2 cloves of garlic (omit if Nightshade diet) 2cm fresh ginger grated 3 tsp vegetable oil 1 med onion chopped finely (omit if Nightshade diet) 1 1/2 cups […]
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 […]
Ingredients 800gm Aubergines 1cm slices Salt sprinkled Kitchen paper towels 350ml Vegetable Oil for frying Boiled potatoes sliced Cheese Strong Cheddar grated 500gm Minced Beef or Lamb 1 tablespoon Olive oil 1 Onion chopped finely 1 Capsicum pepper chopped 2 cloves of garlic minced 1 tablespoon Tomato puree 1 Tin Tomatoes Salt and Black pepper […]