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Food as Medicine
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- ?- V9 ?8 u7 a. O2 G- U( n" R> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH! / V5 A; ?" @% A7 q/ e3 Y" q4 C" K
> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. 4 j3 e! s) Z; V: \) ]
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
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: q8 s1 ?5 _& D3 o7 V> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
% J% q& a# y) @) `6 t> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. 1 O; ^/ _7 d8 b% W2 A1 v
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily. $ l) E; ?6 O2 v- f
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0 T0 o4 u3 A. Y: P( S4 K> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! : c# x6 G  S( ?0 k1 U9 I4 _  ^; r/ ?* R% O
> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
4 j  w7 B" I, W9 y- [> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from 0 l" T5 Z" j: d
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
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2 i9 S. Z) }/ w) `" C1 \> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
* G+ x4 ^# H: }- @3 E$ W! b> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. # g) ~  T, M, X$ a3 V4 c+ s0 {# c
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8 U' o, X+ Q: J" G5 T* g> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!! 8 S6 ^6 S% v$ x2 O; E8 S5 u, l
> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was
  |( r7 r- z4 d; |, P# o% k> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
6 V) \3 E+ K5 a; o1 T2 A> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). ) C1 f1 N& w5 v% z, H
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6 d2 \+ ~) F0 C( p/ Y0 @> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
( K0 {7 ~- L5 c! J$ z- n5 k+ F. u, z> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish $ Q5 M; s& }0 e* {3 k4 a, ]
> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)   F! y  V  y3 U
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( ]# P) V" D6 s+ l- O> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
" v/ s' E- e: x3 _. o6 P% W> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach. / A5 D& C3 \5 r/ b# `" Y% ?4 f
> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. 6 O) `3 R. `5 V- U/ c# `) `7 a
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! 2 m3 ?8 t* [' X5 p' B0 b0 @# @2 Z
> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. 7 ^; ?, J+ ^- A" |" S$ z7 q; x
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> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! ' V( \. \# _2 |+ b! B) G% |
> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in 5 C+ U* Y% f5 N9 C7 f9 B
> > >>pineapple.
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" Q- k) J; Q/ ~. z; ^6 Z> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!! 0 f) {- x# s4 V) g/ \: L" k) y
> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
& V7 H3 j% G# X7 v5 U$ |! n! P' H> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue.
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> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
9 `" V# J3 _; e' w: Y> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed - f4 C% X7 c1 b0 ^
> > >>zinc.
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> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
2 `8 y! W7 N2 q' K! i+ h> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers ! \( v" S) m: n/ ^( B, `9 C
> > >>cholesterol, too.) 2 F9 |7 ]+ c9 ^- l; Q' @. x; L
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% R, Y0 G! v; d> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!! , ^2 z$ g4 Q' k3 F) E: u
> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
/ X7 z" ]% z* ?> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your
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7 T$ H/ p0 K& O- j$ c3 F> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage 5 K% ^. q! W" n2 D( U3 o
> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels. 1 H/ Y9 A  t/ s
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9 [+ B+ G  i- B5 K. P4 \> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
4 X# `& H/ T! U/ A  y0 V> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark
# A4 a4 n7 f' W! n0 ^> > >>green and orange vegetables.
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! B2 ^+ z4 y: ], k> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
+ G, k8 m2 }* |" }) O  i> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
6 B% q( w5 L, @4 s) F> > >>ulcers.
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9 _. D) X8 O) _> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
2 C9 O( M9 c( h0 f; q- U, X> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this ; j! |1 W- O" |2 L/ |
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment) * I) j- K! \' [9 b% G# @
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+ `/ p: u/ @0 M: y( |> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO! ' y: a/ s, ]0 ~# o- a
> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
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> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! 4 {1 q0 _7 j) K9 j5 S5 x
> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
* Y& G4 l9 u7 ?) V4 M/ s1 `! b! B> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
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9 p+ `5 j- r6 J: T6 H6 a# e> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
6 v& `: U( ~4 q: R8 z! j$ I> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood 3 Y; ]! q+ N' V
> > >>sugar. # G: m# O0 l2 }3 u2 n' c1 _
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! e2 F1 W! _) D' b1 k: l> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, 1 i8 M* W, g( n; J) N. U& [( z9 J
> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low & w5 A: C9 Z0 ]3 n+ @; C3 `" k
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
7 Y+ o2 @' K2 l4 {> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon
3 Q4 ~! l% \( Y( t" D# H1 m8 N- I1 B> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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6 }( E3 s: ^, M0 n> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
( n" V- m! ^4 N' W> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer
% G& Z; s$ p9 I! S> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is
; ?' g* H& G% l9 X1 g( e/ R> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us
# v/ Z, I, B  V; o  t& D> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health
: a& g1 C/ R  v# u8 ~% h( v) P> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our
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> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep 9 S3 s4 c1 U# x" }! a( w# q8 Z% q
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well   g1 g" [/ }3 y! `
> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also 9 s8 C6 U5 O* u; J; r  a( ~" r9 s
> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune 2 d" Z& {9 l1 Q' G) f; A
> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting - N  ~. q4 Z3 F# Y
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients
* }5 U9 _2 X. S> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has
3 C; I- @9 p& a7 e- W  T> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy,
  R3 {6 `8 L9 P; t. v% i> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) . q" Q+ e/ S. Z! d
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> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
5 W$ U( U3 g! N+ u( s" l4 v> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
) Y8 D  A& {$ K' z1 J$ n2 q3 G> > >>prevent constipation.
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> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for 3 n; e( f$ @8 X. P! [$ f
> > >>gas and indigestion) 4 P; N! k9 R) E, H) C
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8 C1 z# j9 {9 q' i) ]> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those ; Q! R' `# @& L: w; R
> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.
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[ 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:
* S/ @( e2 Z7 ?9 G  Swow.....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!!!!
) H! G; B, T, T9 K9 ]High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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1 h8 X% t- D* X: V- |# O, f2) 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.
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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. 6 F1 k7 [9 E: Y

4 W. u4 ?! A" KA balance diet, and exercise regularly   t, y4 c, s# f6 }) z4 x- |

4 o1 H. r) W* |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. 8 A! C+ v' G9 p9 f! A

- U  c4 C5 [2 W3 k" K# ATherefore, eat a balance diet (eat everything in moderate), and exercise regularly. These are the most important factors for good health.  d" F% _7 W& A4 x. T* N

- Y, E4 G! N. Q$ H- T' J[ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]