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> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH! " ^% ]. V; ]) b; H
> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
( d/ s( T2 x- C- s4 M- R% F" }/ d> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. ) v/ T+ o9 {4 }8 N& C& e" q3 T
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> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT! . u7 `+ F1 m! I* o+ i7 f$ ]% H
> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. 5 T" e) a7 k& e- S2 N! p1 e
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
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> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
# U$ r8 Z- J( k4 R& ~+ a! ?5 l> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of ' }: l5 m+ J9 I! O9 s
> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from
: R+ M" ~8 B, v$ [0 N! T$ n> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!   }, t- b  p, u
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> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY! . U% f& B( ~: S! F4 v: x7 Y5 @4 L
> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
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/ Y( g# @) t7 i2 R  J) |' G> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!! 8 u" v3 w1 N5 @) M2 g
> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was
2 {3 }- n0 i6 p. y0 [> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
2 Q( }* j+ D1 @5 m/ J( J" k6 Q( d, I> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
' g* }- l( s* R- v/ u1 s> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
& g8 v$ p4 h& h( Y" m> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)
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> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!! / m5 M& s( R: j- g, t& E+ j
> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
: t' h+ O( _1 Q> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. 3 N9 G4 Z1 T  }" s) R# i4 C
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
# }' x: Q- Z/ k6 h' @  @> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. 3 n; U9 ]9 I6 T0 Z6 ~
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> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! 0 S5 Z8 g$ y5 R
> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in
. `! [3 C: F' v& Z. w! g4 w> > >>pineapple. - N! p- K" j; H8 Y5 z' ]
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* A2 K8 p# |/ Z) K2 N1 ?> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
5 f- b# ^; c# u) x6 ~> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce ! c9 P, [/ Q7 Z; c3 B
> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue.
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> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS! 7 Z  {4 c6 b: \
> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed & @. t7 ?. B/ p1 P/ m2 L. J
> > >>zinc.
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0 ?% K% o, G, R# V9 L> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
, H% a0 j( x. a  v3 |- V  [> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
. D# h% X- H! n6 x. q> > >>cholesterol, too.) ! ]& ]2 N$ y$ H: u, {) r7 D; ?
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9 S+ K9 g5 c7 I8 M% _' w4 [> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
# H$ Q8 H" j7 g( {% Z( h; w  f0 D> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
1 m; A- u. j- v8 C* y> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your
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. a' X  T+ Q) Z7 X> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
8 w/ [1 D3 l! w) b/ r( t) ?> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
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> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! * k# X) x" |2 ]) @" F
> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark / T+ K2 j8 N( A  w( ]
> > >>green and orange vegetables.
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> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!! # ?- q, M- m1 L3 G0 ~1 _
> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
7 f! R- J1 M6 y> > >>ulcers.
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
3 [: _, f' s6 A> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this
( \1 x/ b. D8 r6 r> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment) " \8 ~# [3 U( m* Q) e+ Y8 m
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> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO! 5 m& k( w0 D) u% x0 w3 Q7 m6 K
> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol. # I% u7 X; B5 X. D6 Z
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> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! ) o3 E; e/ _* y$ W( E
> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
  v3 @- N5 d: T> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too. 0 I7 e! D! B! ?& U+ W/ ^2 H
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> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!! 3 z( l  \  c5 t. k
> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood
; x8 x3 a8 \+ B> > >>sugar.
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> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, " u" U% I, Y  M
> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange. 5 _9 v' U# _2 E" |! u! s! E
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2 t" k$ y% f; w) ^9 Z) ~, E8 l" g5 L> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low / Q! S7 n6 i  {+ n
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the & e5 v3 d$ f( Q. U' _
> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon
0 h  x0 w9 U: p* h6 g( J% z4 ]> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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* Y9 m+ w; x6 B& E9 E% ], l) z, {> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
' |2 _, f! C* j> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer 3 g$ D/ [8 e: r& a. [" u
> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is ' g' h5 P4 R6 e: C) M
> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us   z- R+ i% _1 n
> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health 8 f  R( G( N; E. l' O. h/ N9 A
> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our
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/ F. W4 Z+ }( q  Y+ i& D> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep 8 w/ C. u+ k. k! G) n3 X
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well 2 O5 w+ F& [# f/ Q
> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also 2 h# J! K( o. t
> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune
5 V. f5 E9 _) d( l/ r> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting
% e( f5 E. o( D& j> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients
8 v$ {: b) [% _. L  \) t8 e> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has 2 D: f4 M& Z; b( ~0 V& R
> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy,
2 b# L: l0 R9 `7 {> > >>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 ( E0 r# W; b! _" K
> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps ) I9 R. W% E2 m  B3 W
> > >>prevent constipation.
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> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for " ?9 Q. F* c! M5 M
> > >>gas and indigestion)
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> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
2 X1 A8 c! t0 R5 S+ ]1 y. H> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.
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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:
5 k% F/ K8 }( ]wow.....are those truth..........thanks for the tips.......

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6 p0 R7 D( Z  k4 sBased on my knowledge, many of the above are true. Especially the following two,
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1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
* T& D' o3 K4 P+ m3 R# F% mHigh-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. ' d, r, f% T) ^: P" N
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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.* _& ~% r! m9 U/ b$ u! b& \) {
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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
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Even though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.8 Q$ ?, [" A, j/ f( b

* R3 {* `+ w( E5 c2 D4 sFor example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning.
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1 ?! M, V5 S2 [4 r* y8 O: gTherefore, 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 ]