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Food as Medicine
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> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH! ( u+ }/ ?( W7 _1 C) V
> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. 5 F1 B7 j& c1 K, m: o7 v6 n
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. 5 Y8 G! D. X- {: X7 ?: X- l6 |: D
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> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT! % N4 N' p1 r7 E' {
> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
; b1 j# y( S, y6 g> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
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* [8 p% v- V' w( ^# U% P0 i+ y> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! / z) e6 T, w8 O* e: V
> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of 2 b( S- ?8 C- i3 I- A8 r
> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from
+ Z6 d) Q0 N7 H' r% R2 `> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
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> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY! * b$ f0 O' h- l) ^
> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
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# s: X) ]# J! e1 G9 Y> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!! - c' n; v. `& W: f3 V8 T
> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was ( g% i' A7 R( |; E
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
8 i2 d: n0 {, `$ B' U> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! 4 ^% Y  _- f4 {  t2 z
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
/ N7 ~7 {: {8 t: x- g3 f> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)
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# n* f5 ?/ j% J. B> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
- ~* @' T1 m0 d+ H2 U8 J, d> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach. 2 G/ Y( T$ ]# S. g! g
> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
& ]$ ~8 X! P, p% e% O: ]; @> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. $ s+ V% {( {8 ~  g  y* z
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2 _9 r0 F: t4 ~9 ]6 M' D> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
7 {  A) l) L# T1 N> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in ( F$ v& s+ k5 A, q$ b( c
> > >>pineapple.
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- ]5 J0 y7 O7 W4 \5 w$ A# N> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!! # r" e* U) S2 j+ [+ Q0 H
> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
) I" g  |/ ~' Z% K) U; b1 O> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue. ; y, g3 t: x, H. [' [- d4 [
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> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS! ; K2 w; W9 n9 f3 x
> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed ! e) j% W* m3 ?+ o( q+ p  u8 Q
> > >>zinc.
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& |0 I$ v1 `! |3 q$ O> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC! 8 ^" }/ Q( I, I) R
> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
/ N3 P6 T. c) e) i> > >>cholesterol, too.)
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% ~) J' A4 @) ^> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!! 3 z: [) k# e! @. A% _
> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
2 w. n1 Y4 U6 k0 z% A% R$ f) r> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your " b6 j/ r& X( j8 Z
> > >>tummy. $ G, A  h+ V2 J# p; j7 g
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5 T1 \! a) F7 x5 l6 v> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
1 r1 ~, s) v# P( I> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
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) g% t" z- o) Q( [: C0 p% ^> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
$ q( g* a5 K% j0 X7 ], a> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark 3 K. }) |4 x3 @' G7 `) l* E2 _7 w
> > >>green and orange vegetables. 9 O+ E+ X# j6 s8 L5 J' |5 d% V+ \
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! \6 w- s( d" j' U$ E, \> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!! 6 U$ R/ f  f. C5 y% s3 o! M
> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal # `; ^* T$ z- S/ l2 d: `$ l
> > >>ulcers. ) m) {6 X2 a4 W& W
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  F9 I/ s- m. t( |- E2 V+ w0 w> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES! % `# E9 S; d$ h7 \
> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this . [4 X5 h$ e0 q+ W2 R8 p
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment) + n0 a7 s' t7 z% Q9 r) G' h8 {1 U
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> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO! ' p8 @9 r# [: b
> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
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> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! 1 y! ~  c7 A1 e( o3 m7 P- V1 ^
> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
2 Z! h4 [8 A+ P1 z. L: E> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
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> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!! 3 s: _2 n, v2 ?) V: U
> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood 0 F8 D, ^0 ?! J% v) b" }
> > >>sugar.
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> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
# _* {2 D/ r. S1 u7 D8 K% v) {! U> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange. % G4 F. W& ^& n" M3 {* F7 C9 K
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4 ~! n# N6 z+ e> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low # C1 h& n4 j9 G! Y! F% w
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the 9 K1 A% M; L$ m3 R! H
> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon 0 C) }2 g8 d% ^0 k2 P
> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke. % J2 _& `# S8 M% M% A+ N7 t. Y7 `( }( ^
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, K) @" N* }& f, v6 X9 U3 q& ^- j> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
: {/ p. c: `4 P6 }> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer
: r* J* |/ I" a- ~8 P> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is 7 \* y: i+ d% A% }8 L  G4 O9 {  ^
> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us 6 O* z5 J. S- N% i8 j- H
> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health * d* u, o  a9 D" V9 g9 e
> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our
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* D+ R* f  t2 M; M0 H, ^> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep $ k$ J* }0 a/ o
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
3 ]  a0 U6 q" N2 i2 C- T> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer. 8 }9 Z# Y0 x/ E' i4 t2 g- v
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> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
: x: l7 w: `3 `$ Z. |, q# i> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune
! D+ S: d$ ]8 J/ ]2 {> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting
5 r8 F( t6 Q0 {3 W; S> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients
) C( a  \4 [, k2 M( e1 j  p> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has , B# y! u6 d8 s' h7 ?# }+ g& r
> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy,
5 I+ u- \' [/ ^( t7 [> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)
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> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
/ ]0 b/ }. h9 J2 Q; n> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps , T+ K( q) a; I1 D" ]3 a
> > >>prevent constipation.
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1 I* l4 ?  w% x8 k> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for
* P2 C! U) X7 b( W6 N4 H7 K> > >>gas and indigestion) " ]7 `6 z6 A- {# ]
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0 M2 d9 O9 `& ]+ t; t0 r> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
4 f8 n9 f- \# X+ V& m4 t) q> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.  M% f6 ?3 \! @# L

' s8 K, }2 Q1 e9 Q$ }) m) ^; D) O[ Last edited by 樂壇渣Fit人 on 2005-6-6 at 08:21 PM ]

Jho808

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

singgeihot

Originally posted by Jho808 at 2005-6-6 01:36 PM:
6 {! |( k- g/ Ywow.....are those truth..........thanks for the tips.......

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# i8 k- W+ G9 Z; Z0 }2 C) fBased on my knowledge, many of the above are true. Especially the following two, 9 `& }, |. k) M' I; B

  U) ^2 O4 V, R! C5 J3 @1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
0 B3 O" ?8 Z0 s& [+ |4 uHigh-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. - L: ~2 B$ X9 E3 d# `0 l

( ^! L3 E: u: y0 Z! d" s! q2) 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.$ \6 A( u* w% ?" ^
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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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A balance diet, and exercise regularly 2 T5 T. ?0 z$ Q0 A1 Z6 N
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Even though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.
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For example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning. 3 U5 I2 t9 o+ \9 D& A! A9 f- n: e
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Therefore, eat a balance diet (eat everything in moderate), and exercise regularly. These are the most important factors for good health.
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[ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]