Upset Tummy?

Quell it with figs.  This fruit contains benzaldehyde; a compound that’s shown to soothe tummy aches, alleviate constipation, heal stomach ulcers and kill gut parasites.  Here’s a simply delicious fig recipe from Jamie Oliver.

For the baked figs you will need:

• 24 figs, halved
• 2 clementines
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar

For the fig bruschetta you will need:

• 1 loaf of rustic bread, sliced
• hard or soft goat’s cheese
• a handful of walnuts
runny honey

To store you will need:

• 1 large jar runny honey

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 110ºC/ 225ºF/ gas ¼. Lay your figs, cut-side up, in a baking tray. Using a fine grater, zest your clementines over the figs then dust the figs with a sprinkling of cinnamon and a teaspoon of sugar. My flavoured sugar is also great for this so if you’ve made a batch of that, feel free to use that instead.

Pop the figs in the oven to bake for 4 hours, checking on them every hour or so. When they come out of the oven you’ll have semi-dehydrated figs, which will be a bit like wine gums.

Fig bruschetta
Get yourself a few slices of nice warm bread, crumble over some lumps of cheese, and a few pieces of walnut then put a few fig halves and a drizzle of runny honey over the top to finish it off. I think the combination of salty goat’s cheese with these figs and a bit of honey is absolute heaven.

Figs in honey
You’ll be able to put any leftover figs to good use in all sorts of ways. A really nice way of using them up Christmas is to turn them into a bit of a gift by popping a stack of them in a sterilized jar, covering them completely with honey then sealing the jar with an airtight lid. They’ll be beautiful as part of a cheese platter, baked in a tart, a sticky toffee pud, or even thrown into a roasting tray with some pork or other meat for a bit of added sweetness. Give them to your mates when you go round to theirs for dinner. They’ll love getting something unique, especially when you explain all the different things they can do with them.

Always Read The Label

We should always read the labels of any medication regardless of whether it was prescribed or not. You might unknowingly take something which could have very adverse side effects on your health. The USFDA recently required the manufacturers of the drug Topamax to add a warning on its use by pregnant women. Recent studies have linked the drug to congenital birth defects, specifically to Cleft lip and palate. The condition needs face and palate reconstructive surgery. This is done several times during a patient’s lifetime. This leaves a traumatic emotional mark on the patient. Cases have been filed against the makers of Topamax. If you have proven that you or any member of your family is a victim of this drug, you can file a Topamax lawsuit in court. If you need legal representation regarding this issue, you may contact: O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath – Personal Injury Lawyers – 808 West Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701 – 512-494-9949

What Fruit Should You Smell Like?

You Should Smell Like an Apple

You are a fresh and natural. You are keep it light and easy. You don’t like to complicate your life with drama, and you avoid anything that is too intense.  You are happiest when you are able to spend time outside. The environment is likely one of your passions. You are subtle and nuanced. People need to pay attention if they truly want to understand you.

 

Regular Pain-Free Periods

Pmsing?  Consume 1/4 cup of ground flaxseed daily to smooth out irregular periods and reduce cramps.  The seed is abundant of lignans, powerful plant compounds that mimic the action of estrogen.  This evens out the hormonal flux that occurs during menstruation.  Here’s a simply delicious way to enjoy flaxseed.

Spiced Waffles

In bowl, combine 1 container (6 oz.) plain nonfat yogurt and 2 tablespoons maple syrup.  Prepare 2 cups reduced-fat all-purpose baking ix like Bisquick, according to package directions.  Stir 2 tablespoons flaxseed and 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice into batter.  Pour 1/4 cup batter into the center of heated, greased waffle iron; close.  Bake 2 minutes; or until steaming stops.  repeat with remaining batter.  Serve with maple yogurt.

 

Another Man’s Poison

What can be a man’s medicine can be another man’s poison. Such is the case with medication. While some ay be a cure, it can causes harm to others. The drug Topamax is a treatment for epilepsy and migraine. If given to expectant mothers, it can lead to horrendous congenital birth defects. Some cases of Cleft lip and palate have been linked to Topamax. These have long term traumatic effects on those afflicted with these conditions. It is only now that the its labels bear warnings of its effects to pregnant women. In fact,legal actions are being taken against its manufacturers. If your child has these conditions, it is wise that you have them undergo test to determine its cause. If you find out that you are a victim of this drug, you can hire an Austin personal injury attorney to help you file a Topamax lawsuit. There is a law firm that handles this case. You may contact: O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath – Personal Injury Lawyers – 808 West Avenue, Austin, TX. 78701 – 512-494-9949