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Food as Medicine
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> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
! v7 k: k" _- R, ~- a( m+ q> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
6 b" D" F& r( {. u( o, N> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. ! K$ _& x3 ~9 W& e' B: |% J& k
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4 D' D' A( x) ^. W0 m; @: R7 K> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
% ~. [- }, B5 o3 x6 O4 J) g( T> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. 7 v2 a9 A* c' o; V) O: Y+ p
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
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> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
; J; h& x" J- d  a, [> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
. ]: h8 P  f1 `7 [; [& N7 r> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from   a) ]7 T6 Q! _( v* S* |3 f3 g
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)! + v9 Z/ L7 a' u0 W) F5 ?
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1 A9 A3 m) j9 c; N9 K5 A# Z9 n> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
" w$ k/ e. n: i2 }> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. 2 v. Q- a. p7 H4 {* h
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7 c2 ?7 G: V+ }  p> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!! 2 m! Z9 L$ n" l
> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was , V3 A4 {+ u) R5 A
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
, ]- t* h- u+ A2 f5 r3 x2 X0 y' F> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). ) V0 v3 W/ r/ _% ^% l
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! ( _5 e5 D" d- u
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish 0 f. g! a; f+ V3 n
> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)
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- Y7 B8 w( J" h4 U0 m% _6 E- \> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
1 q" y! l2 k3 X3 \+ E* ?> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach. . r" `3 [5 w8 T
> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. 2 y+ U( T: y, M1 p6 b  O
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8 ]  `) t/ L0 u, t+ x: o9 p> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
7 c: w5 Y4 K" q0 Q& |8 E0 ~+ V> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. # n/ @/ Q: o" B" T
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> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! 6 e4 m, }  n- O) g# U6 q9 C2 k
> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in 2 D6 Z* \# H: D! ]: Y
> > >>pineapple. 0 S+ j, k# ]) B) G
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> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!! $ u/ m- L2 Q; P3 T1 f; w
> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
0 y# ~) l5 b7 g! J9 _> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue.
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! \1 k( U- T1 {1 T> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
& m% O7 j3 ?* o' J9 W# t/ v6 `> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed
  C" d' X- u+ n> > >>zinc.
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> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
9 V' D" q+ w$ x' G2 S> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers / w$ ^# ^1 }* |
> > >>cholesterol, too.) + y1 N. y1 Y, o" R6 e) \
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> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
: T% [1 w* I3 e( d6 w4 ]9 ^2 j" z* B> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot 9 H" b5 s3 k" i. m) j$ H
> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your 8 \# i; Q% `6 {& o4 H! Q: Q
> > >>tummy. 6 H+ A6 ^1 K( R8 n' T- g' I
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9 z$ J7 g# C. f5 [2 a> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
8 ~& F7 R. }, Q% R1 V- g+ P+ m> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels. " I: g+ b3 Q( M! G! N# l! T
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& f. U4 V! z! d1 \6 y( l1 C& C> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! ' ~; u* F5 z7 ~7 x, ^7 G% K* e  n
> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark
* h* o  E; m) F9 K5 W& T4 D> > >>green and orange vegetables. 3 f" n. I; Q1 _9 F
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7 W, i" W. z) j- X3 Z> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!! 2 Q$ @3 ]* z1 _# g& P
> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal 4 G+ Q: e4 R3 x9 S
> > >>ulcers.
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
0 j& H4 x5 M/ J9 G* q> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this 9 R: d' `' ~. [$ g1 Z7 {( B
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO! & @; Q: i1 q+ a2 |( T
> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol. 6 a. @& h" b; `4 k  E; f
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  ]% S/ ^  @2 q4 s> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! 8 C2 _/ M) D% }. [& O
> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
2 }9 A( W8 ]% f, n) \  s, B  n9 h> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
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> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
$ D) K: T- d3 \1 B( J; z( \1 F4 U0 |> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood   E( n( E& a$ V) m
> > >>sugar.
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# S; V- B) a- w7 D8 _5 H) p/ V> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
- z" n; h8 g, Z> > >>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 ! t  ^# e0 x% A( F6 K
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
$ k, r9 [2 s3 O. Q> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon ' Z$ k4 o" O; A- Z: J
> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke. + g0 q, b: [9 b* N6 [
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# d4 f; V- L: }; M1 y& I> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
( N) f& x1 |2 c> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer
( [& i' P( G7 s% o7 ?6 B: _> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is 7 X6 w* ^% ^; n: x6 C
> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us 9 k/ }* h8 G+ S# u* g0 o
> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health 7 h8 }" F& U5 @$ M* o
> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our
" j) F" V5 I/ W+ o( s4 f' W>bodies)
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7 T2 |6 X4 W7 z" g> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep - t: n. C" e- b, y  _' x$ o
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well ' Y8 M, {% {' q# ?! h; c! L
> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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; H) n$ }, j" i! M- a- N> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
; u1 J& u) e5 J) T> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune . H0 A* p* z" E  p& x" J0 v& B9 A
> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting / j- W  A/ K! C! j+ q; {
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients
2 ?1 v2 R1 z, X) e0 ]2 a. S% G$ p) z# {> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has 2 S1 l8 B; }) V
> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy,
9 n7 \, x9 D1 G0 @8 s> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) 5 D8 ?; f: O# \/ l6 s7 ~
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> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for 8 ]7 k' c/ @* h
> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
& V) _7 T* i5 v2 h3 ~- Z% D> > >>prevent constipation.   W6 L# v2 g3 I  c9 k
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$ L6 o: L2 d, f7 Y* k> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for
! v7 ^& E/ N) Y$ z> > >>gas and indigestion) ; m: X- z( P7 H. s
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" W5 ^# d+ W6 ^% B! i> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
+ q, M0 v! k- ?$ W- y" H+ E# Y> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.4 q. \4 H7 T" T3 |# ^

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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:  H+ f! O( V, r( V/ x) n
wow.....are those truth..........thanks for the tips.......

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8 b6 G8 X/ @& t) K, @) ]% W" lBased on my knowledge, many of the above are true. Especially the following two,
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  r/ N9 ]! R+ c7 X1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! 1 B7 E. Y+ h  {6 u
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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$ \; K. V5 p; n; z2) 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. 8 ~" S3 g9 Y6 r( s

8 E7 v3 \' {1 J0 O* ]/ PA balance diet, and exercise regularly , Z5 |$ f  C$ k9 w! X' }

% v2 j2 B$ i, M  y& D- V/ TEven though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.
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/ d$ z+ @$ s* ^/ `. Z0 ^2 J/ ?" @For example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning.
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7 {/ ]' Q' G0 ?$ ^/ M$ L% gTherefore, eat a balance diet (eat everything in moderate), and exercise regularly. These are the most important factors for good health.6 I0 v3 P! u6 A8 k* A2 f3 z
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[ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]