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/ O! L3 N3 a* J" P5 k> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH! 4 N# O. J+ U3 M, T9 Q; y" O1 ?3 w
> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. % C7 V8 p  M) l* G
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. * D+ X/ @: ?8 v' ^$ R/ L
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> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT! 0 V$ o/ o7 |2 A; J- ]
> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. & y8 W6 h& m% X( |) X4 J
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
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$ k$ I4 b( M6 {% T> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
; o& a: |, |0 A3 _4 [4 q> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of - Z0 D( [% n+ \$ ?: m1 ?
> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from 5 Z2 V' o. Q5 m4 V+ i  k
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!   L. h9 V( g2 e% b: M2 x
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> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
7 s  G. _2 o# N> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. ( v* J, l" ^' u- ^' Y
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> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
/ b" k' X4 {3 N2 S; @> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was / r# I- T6 u4 @3 Z' x! V) a2 W% ?
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
) \1 i& S$ b+ E# l8 d. @> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). 6 v1 O( x1 X: F# Z( ?) w$ x
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" Z, w& h( g: n/ L# K5 L* F, q; r( F( k0 J> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! ' u( V+ j% Z9 |" v% c* x. K1 V  p
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
2 ]* @  W+ u" R2 L' J> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system) 8 k& i5 y$ p( Z3 O
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> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
+ X9 B% Y8 y; G7 `" w6 O> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
  a1 w1 p# s) f* n" H- O> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. 4 p1 Z8 S0 a* i* K' V
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3 d0 U- T* r6 o7 H- N+ @> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
3 U/ m: H$ ^4 t% c7 M> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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, R0 {! A# w+ B8 h! L> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! - q9 L$ ?- |1 I# m# [3 w9 ^
> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in . Q- I: H2 H) n* e( q5 W
> > >>pineapple.
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; h, ~/ @6 Z9 t) |) a$ m> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!! , `. W6 Y; L8 S5 G9 g
> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce 8 F% D' {9 a! q# L" o2 _$ v
> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue. ; [+ F( m) t2 d' n* n( j) y+ B5 l* r
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& ^: ?5 ]; A3 m4 z4 e3 I+ w> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS! ! k9 H! d) }4 s% Z
> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed
, k7 S! n: j. S  F> > >>zinc.
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> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
; L8 r4 |8 I! }) `2 X> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers + J) |8 \! P, u
> > >>cholesterol, too.) : g* i; ~7 q/ k0 q
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& v% U& [6 ?$ @/ }* Y# |# s" i> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!! 4 D) ?* {# }* L- q3 C3 A/ v
> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot 5 w: e8 B' W6 {! X/ @( H2 k7 e* b
> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your
- G& K# C4 n% E6 J! p' T> > >>tummy. 0 N) W# Y9 V( l1 K6 {
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/ _" }* K/ M8 B) c; q# [> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
1 D- {' N" @- W> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
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2 H! {3 W+ B: X. E- m> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! 7 B( k9 A) a; G+ W0 T' G
> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark
. X# D$ q, e: S: @# q. Z> > >>green and orange vegetables.
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, C9 I2 V  l8 F3 G) M> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
, m% T$ o8 _: K5 B% I9 f> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
; f3 L3 R. t6 D+ x  t9 K* A& d> > >>ulcers. ) h6 g( O0 L! Y9 t
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
" @+ i5 }1 W2 s6 A' m> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this
6 R$ M* L) [6 Y6 B0 k> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment) 4 ?6 M8 @  m$ N) t7 k; @% p
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& `. T& |6 T+ @4 o! `! Q2 ~9 \> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO! 3 J0 w- y/ I% r) r' l8 ]# O
> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol. % w9 R4 h5 @0 n8 ~. ?. K9 l9 V0 C
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> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
/ Y% ?" u1 o( s  p. }' U! h: I6 j> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. # o1 s' Y- R& d5 ^0 f+ ^
> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too. 8 Z+ d. u& [' b2 A$ _; c9 `$ Q
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> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
, ?7 G& ?7 F9 l, J% L+ _> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood
3 o4 Z5 o8 L' B: \$ K> > >>sugar.
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' \9 M( u9 x8 M' V6 {) [> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
1 b9 g  u! d1 r9 C> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange. 6 F8 M* _# u- [4 y
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1 E" z* X  |: p5 I% Y% ?> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low
/ D6 n9 I0 ]8 a1 C> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
3 \9 b# e4 H& D" ~# o1 \- C> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon ! y: c4 r# j0 x. P
> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke. . u( _  f$ |' n9 P- N* a7 U
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> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total 4 Y+ s+ O8 A8 s, X
> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer $ A( P" {9 B9 E( p; a
> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is 1 m$ r( O3 q% Q
> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us
2 k" l" }' O% A8 y3 M> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health   H; X; E1 ?! x, D4 D4 _3 i
> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our ' |& w+ W' j9 S$ B! i- A% c
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> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep
2 l9 F+ T1 u8 B& H0 q> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
( c6 @1 @3 ]1 H) Q, q> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also 3 s  U" w- O' b+ M: [4 D
> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune
7 Z" V# T9 _6 l1 r> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting
8 G- f" z9 }7 F  @0 C8 h3 V> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients
) ~" c4 l# X4 N' ], T& B1 [/ E> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has 0 m& r% e3 A! w; [, w0 ~/ Y8 Z8 D& f
> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, 1 L2 L' W; |! d5 ~; r+ A  P
> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) 9 t7 G9 z! [% s; |
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> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for + C, d; b$ ^9 r0 j. `4 b
> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
" @- A% }) o2 V1 ~> > >>prevent constipation.
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& p, o/ p: ?! g* B& @> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for
) {& _8 H3 @2 L& }: i/ S. ^+ z> > >>gas and indigestion) * l; u5 F- A: t9 Z% [4 u
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> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those * _0 s" p8 Q* \5 l
> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.% O( E$ j( r  w

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Jho808

wow.....are those truth..........thanks for the tips.......

singgeihot

Originally posted by Jho808 at 2005-6-6 01:36 PM:
% \7 o% u6 `. \0 {  uwow.....are those truth..........thanks for the tips.......

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Based on my knowledge, many of the above are true. Especially the following two, 2 h7 v# k; j4 ^- S/ q4 ]
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1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! ( y' N; s+ E. J0 A5 r, C6 e& K3 }
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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7 `. v* O' k) R; c) r( o# |) V2) Fish has omega-3 fatty acids, and are known to be beneficial to us in various ways. The problem is that our body does not make omega-3 fatty acids, and we need to consume it from fish.8 M2 W/ |+ ]2 {. K" Y
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Many research had been done on omega-3 fatty acids. In Canada, biotechnology enabled scientists to incorporate omega-3 fatty acids in eggs. It is currently being sold at supermarkets here. As a result, consumers can obtain it from a non-fish source. More new products with omega-3 fatty acids are expected in the near future.

singgeihot

However, there's one thing that we should always keep in mind.
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+ ]) w) Q( F; m4 _0 [1 TA balance diet, and exercise regularly ) R/ R5 T' O, O/ i; n. R

6 L6 M5 B: |6 l; d0 aEven though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.2 N4 T# `; |  |, I7 ]" M
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For example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning.
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; _7 _% @9 h2 S2 b" N' FTherefore, eat a balance diet (eat everything in moderate), and exercise regularly. These are the most important factors for good health./ @1 z2 K& |" T' w( V) ~1 j* |

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