Fibromyalgia
The diagnosis for fibromyalgia is a little tricky, and consequently is often misdiagnosed. It is not classified as a disease but as a syndrome of widespread muscle and joint pain. The normal criteria for diagnosis is to have 11 out of a possible 18 tender points, and is variably accompanied by fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, poor memory.
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Here it is, my entrant in the Soup Challenge … with a shaking typing hand, I submit my final entry!! 


I’m going to power on through the Christmas–New Year holiday break. No stopping for this naturopath!
The role of environmental compounds with oestrogenic activity in the development of male reproductive disorders has recently received a great deal of attention. Indeed,several studies have linked cow’s milk consumption and high protein and fat intake with prostate cancer. 
Herpes simplex is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (oral-facial herpes) and the type 2 (genital herpes), however both types can cause genital and oral-facial. It is believed that 90% of adults have antibodies to herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV 1) however, most individuals do not have any or only minimal symptoms. 
The Healthy Gut Guide’s Seed Mix is now available in 500 g packets from the clinic. Just add 3– 4 tablespoons to stewed or raw fruit, yoghurt, oats or brown rice and increase your daily dietary fibre by a very impressive 15.5 grams! 
Roast the capsicum, garlic (in skin, then pop out of their skin when taken out of oven), tomatoes, onion till soft and fragrant, then transfer to a soup pot. Add the remaining ingredients (except the basil) and cook well, then add most of the basil, puree, serve with more fresh basil. Read more for full ingredients list. 