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Food as Medicine
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> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
$ X3 Z* Y2 o6 _& d( w> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
; l  m7 {: o4 V3 X0 \> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. . H, W( [- A: j/ C, P! z
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> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
! [7 N% D# M: H, W8 ?> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. : d/ ~6 ?, e$ M" \2 ~# O( Y, T
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
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* H& O6 I/ G, ~! b/ l4 T/ z> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! : y2 ~3 s2 w4 x7 p4 d
> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of ! K7 ~5 c- Y% ]: T% w
> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from . W; g: o4 O0 R! f$ p
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
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> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
2 `/ p' {8 D! s3 B8 o( O> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
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7 X$ x+ r. j0 X8 a* }* ^> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
3 y3 M2 Z$ K8 \, Y; C> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was
& Z( t/ y; |% Y3 p, M# E3 W0 _> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped 4 d+ t4 B2 `! N+ M$ s
> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). + Q, m5 G* Y$ ~9 |( b3 X& l" x- Q
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% e; s8 V3 F5 I; V3 g6 O3 f8 N& R> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! 5 j% F( R+ s) |. Z
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish ( Z! ^( U! J# c0 Q. [' D) N
> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system) 7 {: D4 U" J. c
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> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
2 z1 b) n( H, `. R$ _: b' \+ X! m> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
4 o' E/ d1 }+ S> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. 1 [! K5 P: }+ v. u7 w
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! 3 q# Y  k* M% z& e3 q
> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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) u8 w: Q. Y) P8 c. W! h> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! . Q" P  M/ D( I- {6 T6 Z8 m/ u# p
> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in ! P+ w/ c8 {! j! Z' N3 B
> > >>pineapple.
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> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!! # g9 }2 j6 l$ R6 W9 j
> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce % \# j/ ^6 o# [8 {: z
> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue. 7 A- S5 H. T/ h+ U" p* h" Q8 K
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" b" X. v: l5 Q1 J. o0 B> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
: m; i: b1 j2 d> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed
  U8 H* [& d/ m" L: S- u7 t1 }> > >>zinc.
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> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
6 q$ k; D/ D" |4 G$ w3 Z> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
( j: X# E  \1 t2 q% H' o> > >>cholesterol, too.) . C' ?# `' m8 s6 F
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/ M& n/ n. u% L$ |> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!! 5 M! v4 \6 J) c/ W2 Y2 O
> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
3 J1 ^7 |2 E- r7 x6 h. S> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your 5 u' W# [* P/ E! Q1 i
> > >>tummy.
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+ s; N8 B8 ~$ Z" c> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
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> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! 4 N  o: d5 U6 i& l* Z! ]0 r. |9 k
> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark 8 T1 X8 x/ O; m/ @
> > >>green and orange vegetables.
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9 }+ y$ R' F/ \+ v> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!! & }* L0 g8 u* H8 d
> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal % t( y' k8 i9 i
> > >>ulcers.
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES! - J. Q. Y& b! ~) U/ F
> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this " ?( d- d1 J7 a) m. p: |6 y
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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5 o# b0 C0 j9 F# l& `> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
' X3 q7 Q+ P% f$ c: `> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
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3 \3 t! D& f7 U8 u" E& T. J) {> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! 6 i1 s8 C5 v: W" Y0 t
> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
  T2 q) C/ h* k& \. [9 [4 y> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
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* s/ l+ V2 ^# ]+ U8 f0 v# Y> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
* N' a+ \4 g4 R0 i> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood
( W8 M8 J. M' L% q8 h) J> > >>sugar.
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( j4 I% H, `* z# e/ h> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
. b. W% u0 e0 ], y; l> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange. * G* w% C( i- M$ C2 j
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> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low
  A* `- L' Y* i' U" m0 T  ~, M> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the 3 p' P$ ~) F7 z( I/ j
> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon % i3 T: m0 B/ y+ C: a# |
> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total % D" j1 A. v" P9 e. ^; Y$ j% g- W
> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer
2 q- s4 ~/ p1 r+ y) \> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is
# z* y7 V9 E$ U& A; U9 U0 }> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us 2 }: y; _- B  d: \: w7 M; u0 S+ X
> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health * Z" @, h  h2 c7 ^& w* f9 v0 u8 \
> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our ; Q* l- O  A5 R
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> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep
" M; I5 D: ?, i/ l% H0 l2 ?9 n> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
5 h$ d; s. J# M; P' V5 G! {1 A0 r> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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0 A- \2 @8 J$ X> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also - P( G" X6 @) i7 O8 r
> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune
* i; D) P1 ^8 S  a4 p7 |> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting
( k& m5 Q. s2 O6 h  P7 v* ?> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients 6 `5 ?5 s$ t, R- p3 ?) v
> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has
+ Z& A# ]: K: f0 e5 C4 ^> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, 0 q2 R7 i/ S' {9 P3 B4 [6 x
> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) ! R! k5 W- N7 c6 h9 n% p
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) f! H- _: h+ P& H> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
! G+ H8 V6 X' T/ O> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps $ x; B$ h' S% \! P
> > >>prevent constipation. 0 Y% [5 n. m% v+ m" C  t) p# z
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> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for . H; F& w: d, o/ ~9 G
> > >>gas and indigestion) # p: I6 i$ A: \2 x# c
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> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those ' c. c: |( Z9 c0 E4 U+ ^
> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.2 Q7 p( J& W, H& H0 Q# k3 b2 |3 z

3 y, f+ R- x) v5 p8 w[ 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:
/ Y! h8 E$ @. L5 z+ |' [& l* Jwow.....are those truth..........thanks for the tips.......

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9 [/ J: g$ {/ [) b. Y; a- W) y7 |+ xBased on my knowledge, many of the above are true. Especially the following two, ' A& B& q% k# i- K4 D* x
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1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! 8 Q, r* _" B4 X& T6 \& b$ M
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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3 D  v  s% d% E& `' C( Z) S% |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.
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0 ^# _# X. x/ x3 w& R$ vMany 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. ! q4 {( h1 F) ~
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A balance diet, and exercise regularly ' g2 W! ~) `3 `' y+ ^
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Even though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.0 b6 f* k: j  M2 _

- k9 J. p/ f) r7 FFor example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning.
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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.7 z6 j; l$ u; j# Q  j
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[ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]