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Food as Medicine
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> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
/ k; V9 r. M( @1 l> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. 8 B( I" @2 w0 U7 ^' Y$ Q$ l
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
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: @/ ]( y3 u, o( G6 D> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
- q# R, i2 H' u( e> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
6 X1 j, z% k, W1 l> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily. ! U  J0 N+ q1 R7 l
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* l: h( g2 s9 f) f$ H, V> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! # X. g$ Q) \0 ~, g7 |
> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
# k7 o6 l6 @' C0 j. a7 u> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from
+ ^, r9 K4 p$ Y" J> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)! # |* P- q7 }( T
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> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY! " D' g) N# d4 [  x
> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. , t+ ]! Z4 \* M, z8 [' \! o, Q
> > >> / N- w4 _# G3 L; {& ~0 D" f1 q
> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
" b, R' h$ U8 Z. L: o7 H> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was 9 B  `( J6 d, B0 I6 V
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
1 e- ^! D/ E+ s% Z" X> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! , \0 R% A0 \' g, g, @! E
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
1 S! g3 J8 C3 w' @* V> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system) ! f$ F3 ^" x3 }' h7 Y
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> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
5 U" B5 f( C) c> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
* ~  j! z) @% P2 k3 }% X. i> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. % G: a  L0 @! r& F9 K1 T5 W
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! 3 c1 z+ ?9 k' f  D  o) H( h5 M. g
> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. # i+ p( F& P- }& H) Q1 a" \
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! Y1 t. e" G; {& r> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
0 w8 X4 X# \2 ]/ @- H! g> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in   z& {' B: x) h9 j: Q7 g% c
> > >>pineapple.
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> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
! [; {! \5 x! @  f9 m5 e3 `5 F4 m3 [> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
0 z5 f8 [- q3 Y% L/ G8 X2 L> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue. + l9 @8 x; C$ a  J( |
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> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS! 9 \4 r( `9 E, h. Z: o. {
> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed 5 E* h; z5 ]' {
> > >>zinc. * R) t* Y9 P' s6 S6 V. e6 D
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& c. ~9 q( Z7 O- d* b( g* y% k> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC! % t( S" q0 ~, q" K; p  z6 N) `
> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers # c( p! A: |- k+ m" H( m
> > >>cholesterol, too.) ! D# v, z" k% ^# r& D' ]/ f! ~
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! G, J5 x6 f- [* U& X4 n  J> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!! 1 a) Z$ r6 k  A4 P6 y/ c
> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
( ]9 E* w: A% \1 K+ z> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your 6 V6 L- ~. T+ j5 r2 z, A1 N
> > >>tummy.
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> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage 9 R+ M, n0 m" E. J9 }* w
> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
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: m. R/ s( x) D( k% B* E> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
6 ^2 p4 R0 z' u  t" w4 O' `1 ]> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark
! O2 H- y5 ~0 T+ f4 F; l* a9 \> > >>green and orange vegetables. ) L3 \( z7 j* v
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! _7 r4 I! F9 M& f) j$ d0 [> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!! 2 _5 n# u0 N$ ~3 O2 q
> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal . Y0 C# O+ q7 x$ a
> > >>ulcers.
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
6 i/ i8 n/ C1 Y  v/ p( x0 T+ `> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this
$ t$ Q! h- s  z0 n& s: @> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment) ! H( G! R, }4 h7 k
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8 H' k" V2 n: J* l. U: u3 U/ M> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
6 W* r4 J8 ~/ i; }> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol. % @2 y" [7 |1 C1 _
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& s) @, |) s# n( ~" F8 w> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
- X& R; \# t# P% t> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
6 C; o: p1 c- x' q6 }) K3 |> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too. " I! x' i/ }& ?7 J. b
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( ~+ s* e+ o2 q/ T# E" w: w> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!! : a: [" P3 C- L3 V
> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood ; ]  `' r+ u7 u5 f7 e
> > >>sugar. 8 f/ D2 t! i! \+ ?4 ~& W4 `
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> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, . Y# U, ~& H  p0 N& L
> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange. & s* K; l7 O  E  |5 B; \. D
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> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low - L/ {9 J! {3 q" B( T# y
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
8 w/ M: p4 E% q! g> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon
; K4 K0 r, a3 L0 @4 i; M> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total $ L0 a  ~1 M+ s& z  R* g
> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer 7 ]! i5 f8 ~" u% c7 G
> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is
- c* ~3 x/ {. ]  Q' m2 h- X3 \/ {> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us
; O! q- A! V' e; A$ [; N> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health 6 d0 ~2 o  }& D- X' `) q
> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our " H: m+ s. c; Y$ k- j( C) l/ O
>bodies)
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. d6 [2 g0 n0 ]1 N2 L* u> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep
9 f) }9 \: B/ K! D, Z> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
1 N! w' F# b( i* ^) G> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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% C& U$ ^& Q1 Z% @' Z6 e> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also ; b0 m% o" M: M) u
> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune ! x0 M8 v" y- o( p
> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting
1 T# j$ B0 F8 A. ^6 _8 Q> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients 6 c% R: q" [  j
> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has # _6 U7 n0 D7 q: R0 _
> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, 0 ]& b! b. ]7 N7 ]: M
> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) + F2 c$ p% y1 H! {* U$ b+ \3 r& u! a
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> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
, a0 |4 W& W, L6 |. @> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
' J! Q/ u6 U8 V4 n3 {9 @# c4 A3 g> > >>prevent constipation.
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  V  c% w& h1 [> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for * _8 w3 V" y6 q8 @  v9 r% @, u
> > >>gas and indigestion) 1 p8 \( e' T+ S' H6 v; _
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9 }/ e' R1 ^- K! l; b0 k0 U> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
! `7 a# S9 _  B) H. O; q- t$ u. A> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.. y. f; n! N. f1 J9 o8 Q; ^( A" m: v

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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:
( S( t' P. f5 A1 B; X" owow.....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,
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1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
$ \7 b1 [8 n0 q( RHigh-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. : X" \4 v* u7 e( g; b
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2) 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.! e- V! |0 Z) G4 r
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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. 7 r1 s! R  b+ h. H8 O

2 J! G; z/ F7 _! [: D$ kA balance diet, and exercise regularly
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Even though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.  e$ E6 Y+ ?! ?' \4 v
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For example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning. - B! z1 f# w' |

7 [  f% r1 u. @1 Z; l% LTherefore, eat a balance diet (eat everything in moderate), and exercise regularly. These are the most important factors for good health.8 X2 a4 c  X% D2 K( n

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