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* z0 {5 B, u. y6 ~; z, C> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
4 I6 l. i, s- c6 K' `> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. 1 x  t2 N' Q4 ]: M2 m4 J
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
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8 H# @! z2 w" ]. e* z; N> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
! e" u( Y8 M- E' [9 y' S# O- b> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. ) b+ O6 {. w+ l2 ~. K; n
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily. ) ~2 T8 I9 Q  X
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> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
9 l- p7 M; X0 F8 H: ^/ s8 r; D> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
0 K8 I' b$ a9 G7 s% c> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from % z) ]) @8 ]5 i" S
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)! $ n2 v! ]4 I. e6 ]2 d2 P5 b8 p
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> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY! # w. a$ x$ P7 f* f1 [: @4 l6 N
> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. ' e; g: s2 ^( A" a$ g" j% K, C& t
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6 z+ {5 _. }+ M8 C> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
8 g4 q2 b% z7 {0 {5 N> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was ( ~! d6 K5 x1 j7 \  m
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
" f4 J. F7 R' Z' e> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). $ D# F+ D; C3 _! I/ I" E3 Y) D
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
7 l+ |& H+ {( [1 b6 B> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
& G) U8 Q+ k% L0 I+ s; P7 Y( ^> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)
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> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!! $ M0 G/ n* [: Y8 C( A% p8 A/ ?
> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach. 9 f4 {+ v* N8 Y$ Q9 g( S
> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. - e: l# {" O5 T  L
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! , B, D- x! }2 g; [5 h
> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. 5 S% V4 C$ b5 ]- B% ?( p1 l
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  @8 _* h# `) G3 M  J' d' t$ _> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! 5 C# \" X4 J: V
> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in   O; c6 I) ]$ V
> > >>pineapple.
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- v9 V4 v3 B. s> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!! 3 l  b7 ]& M! j+ m7 s2 x, X
> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
3 [- s, M' H* `+ S" E6 y1 e( ?> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue. + Q& B5 a9 O5 t/ v
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> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
+ r# s: p) L! t2 X" e% }9 B> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed 3 r  m. @) w; R6 c3 K. S$ H4 l3 E7 Q
> > >>zinc.
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6 y+ z. ^! Y& [2 I> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC! , N/ T  I: L2 P
> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
: @, c6 v4 Q7 y- q' N. y0 ?> > >>cholesterol, too.)
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+ k: E9 U' m; X0 ?! z0 A) n3 c> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
8 Z# c9 e/ o( J* O> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
; r) u' w; g( [1 R$ T/ s> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your
- E) P9 r0 R; P% Y- L0 G# z> > >>tummy. 7 z: ~1 |- j* S6 r
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> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
% Z9 H4 h9 r3 G0 I+ ]$ E" D0 A> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels. & H0 B4 _7 O$ N( X$ A! K7 z3 [
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> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
, ]% z3 t" e3 Y# Z: X# Z! Z! l: o> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark
& w  A$ h4 H' c5 h! x; V> > >>green and orange vegetables.
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> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
  ~+ ~; o( M% S% ^; Y> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal   n: \5 g! K: S% Y
> > >>ulcers.
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1 ^, Y" g5 c3 x- s) B3 }1 c> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
) B5 D: X. e1 X/ o/ R5 l1 d4 q> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this + u/ ]! T+ c1 i' P
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment) % f/ T7 H8 J" {3 q" a
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; o- |" r& j" @4 W* x9 V# d4 [> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
7 B* h9 _  W+ H* z7 e* O% N$ o7 y> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
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> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
$ Z" r6 z8 D2 [. g: U/ D> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. 4 W6 ~. \" S4 ?5 Z! F* \2 [
> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
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( T% i1 U# S* E& e/ t: R> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
( f4 F8 P: _7 l" T( @# h+ Q% I> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood ( s# P% y# J/ D- E. R
> > >>sugar.
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& ], }& y3 w2 z2 h" U' V> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, : B( p/ L7 h9 y
> > >>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 1 \) z. ^* k3 y2 _, h5 q
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
2 l) R$ N& a, _, O! Z. j- A5 Y. n> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon
5 I1 @6 [9 m& {' ]> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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, n5 u# q% \* {. C! M> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total & t8 A, D- b5 V# T  @1 y' Q% S  q
> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer 8 ^8 f* n% D: S9 [
> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is
0 M, P1 r  b- F" I" Y, j+ P. I- O$ j> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us
2 F. @& e- j6 o2 v) h) m> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health
" [4 R3 R) l) `" d, v> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our % n% v  I: g' P
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3 g& y3 J! v5 T/ @> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep 6 z4 }9 \- \7 H+ L. N. i% ]
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
# ^- f; X* v  J; P1 ]' ]! O% l: D+ w> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer. + {3 @' B" H. h0 X' x# |
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> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also ! `( {: F3 J4 e# A
> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune 9 M% r& F3 S, d
> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting / v* Q5 s6 X* g; h7 t2 N4 x
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients
& o3 Y: q* p' u> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has $ L. F7 g+ F9 H) ?; k" E) J
> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, : Z& X1 t) r: m) Y$ P
> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)   G0 f% w0 [5 c7 U; ~# ]' p# N
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# O7 R3 a3 D/ c* O  P, n> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for 5 z: }8 z& u  V+ y. q2 E
> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
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> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for ) A6 |, U0 z7 d" Z1 |4 S
> > >>gas and indigestion)   `2 g& l1 X4 N/ ?+ x, |
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8 k* u1 t- n; N2 \4 K9 {& r0 Q- V, d5 O> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those * E& O* c5 a& i, A
> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.$ \9 o6 l" F& n) e. q; ?

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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:
" n9 _0 _6 u6 _& Nwow.....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, ) ~, p2 s8 z3 _' b/ I
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1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
5 o! {! n. g1 M/ d$ `6 CHigh-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. : F4 ^/ ^2 E# S9 T6 y  _5 ]9 m
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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.
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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. - H9 O: F5 [) @* Q# E8 a# W
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A balance diet, and exercise regularly
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! H8 v+ v. f  A  h, Y. G7 jEven 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.
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/ I1 n6 P  a  k# _7 c- z- W& g7 mTherefore, 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 ]