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Food as Medicine
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: O1 j/ v8 P# ]2 G  F( Y4 ~> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
+ w, Q+ O5 X# k% K# ~$ V% V/ S> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. 6 C7 x  z! d1 ?& T! j8 l1 g
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. & Z3 A% X, t* }$ o1 f% j
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> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT! + }1 D  Y( F0 {3 O8 s. D
> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
( j4 W& z7 B4 z, N2 ?" O/ y> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily. 7 y% l0 f( @" S! w  d2 ]2 r
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/ C7 k2 |& P8 C  @> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! 3 x- c- N7 Q5 a; l# K% b  }
> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of ) Z2 Q: t7 V2 ^5 _0 u- V" G
> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from ' {9 @+ P# r% l, A2 \4 g" w9 w# r
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
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0 t8 G+ S7 h- z5 h> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
, e! Q8 s! O8 N# ?3 z+ ]. Z# P> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. 8 z  H9 h% f( o: q! a8 y! z
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* R7 Q9 M$ I; b$ U6 R: N$ J> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
" U1 J0 X8 s" w- N7 q> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was " X) v7 c% a6 p' o- X2 o: S" z9 C
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped ! x0 a. K* g7 W' {" E; ?0 i/ ~
> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). 8 R/ N9 H( I9 f5 d0 W3 R4 H! K
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
4 v9 F/ S  u7 v3 v) R0 [3 ~> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
& C/ e8 _! \8 b> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)
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> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
$ S- m/ j( `; A, J4 p> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach. ; _( g5 P, r; K
> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. 6 p% j3 G  Z( ]" l: s. [& R
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- j( H% t) _) m2 d( t: v5 A> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! - P3 q9 W/ [# I) K0 I! p# D; |# j( w
> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! 7 |. X4 F) i8 E0 J! o! R9 V
> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in
: y, [. P/ F( z7 g> > >>pineapple. 1 B. e  E; b% `9 h1 d1 W
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> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!! 6 ^. u  L3 K' n* f# ^: _5 u" l$ K
> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
5 D* N$ o* D( O4 ^) c0 u> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue.
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> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
3 Q7 L+ U% d" ~9 O3 F0 L> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed
5 z2 {, P% U9 N2 R> > >>zinc. 7 a3 F, m$ a2 s4 J% T% m. Z
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* T7 g4 p. Z1 e0 s* I> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC! 1 o. S+ u; m' }; w8 e
> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
: |* {6 y1 x, @) q, ?: N> > >>cholesterol, too.)
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> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!! % A  x9 c9 T( o6 v& I% ]4 q
> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot 7 A; W/ r3 x" X% i9 T
> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your
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2 w; s2 J: Y+ C# E7 Q> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage 1 g4 ~; E/ u! ]( R6 _2 T
> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels. 5 E# i( d/ K! c( D2 H
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: e: s: Z& j: {5 O# e+ Z' M' a# N> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
- b; x- E$ e" Z> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark 2 t  n9 B8 {' `1 j8 o3 K' O
> > >>green and orange vegetables.
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9 F' \& v/ J  v1 X" L, f> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!! " a8 ^$ V4 A: \
> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
* \4 U( |0 o1 X> > >>ulcers. 7 H$ W4 O! f' C2 G) A2 u
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
8 i( ~3 g% E, Z2 @1 t( T: Y> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this , a% V  l& ?$ q4 ~, K8 X8 D+ W
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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5 O- e7 Q4 x* J- b> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
6 Z$ P2 M9 b+ g3 r> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
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# h8 Z/ s; ~. s' m; T> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! + S0 `& C5 P1 m9 \$ l
> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
% c3 D4 P# H7 G7 \! `* ^> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too. 6 q- E; N' j' X% [# v# s
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> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!! 6 f) Q1 m# l: Q) o- z( ~# T( A, n
> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood 3 C4 \; z- [6 E' v" u6 l! H
> > >>sugar. ' P* s, n- y* t6 T/ S1 w
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> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
" ]; Q# J7 v9 {/ o' X' |  M, V> > >>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 , j, j+ f& Z# B5 ^
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
& L) v# G3 \5 R( `4 ~; y> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon 8 L  L, z2 a; g0 E' F
> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke. 6 m' N0 _0 a: w1 B9 }' z: L! f
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( B! L! |' Y- h0 m3 R+ s5 i> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total ; h" v0 `1 E# F6 p
> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer % P9 E/ N5 Y, e1 r5 ?/ \
> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is 9 }7 l6 [9 ~( h4 a3 E6 Y; s* l
> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us 8 I5 ^( X! X( o9 v; j
> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health
& o( Q! l: q8 p* N! D' w# N> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our / D0 W2 Z/ ?1 }! E. T, a  |; J7 }
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> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep : ~! t% J* j1 ]2 P* r
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
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> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
% D* ~% w/ [: X# ~+ H+ S> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune
# I, S* }6 v7 ]> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting + F1 {3 K' V+ R$ O4 g$ _
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients + U2 g! Y+ b% `- o  V! d3 l
> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has
$ `+ [6 L/ k( O9 ~+ }> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, & ~5 O' W: I/ a6 p1 B: ]
> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) * C- V6 N! T+ x
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) x8 X! c% s! z' v/ l: Y+ Z> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
; m3 v8 e, I6 Q/ D> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
$ d& j* }' y! e! g  N> > >>prevent constipation.
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6 e; u# n+ U' W" @: R> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for / l# V; z- a$ p: b. j4 V: ^/ N
> > >>gas and indigestion)
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> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
0 D9 q# e6 E6 h9 d" U+ m> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.+ s* H% T+ E! Y. G

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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:/ e7 _# d% \5 ]5 ]$ x
wow.....are those truth..........thanks for the tips.......

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* W+ l) W$ r" T' D) j- FBased on my knowledge, many of the above are true. Especially the following two,
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1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! 0 A* X/ K8 N$ C) E* U1 a- \- y
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. - j" _$ s7 p( }/ j
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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.' b( R) Z6 X6 F8 n1 C" s
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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. / f# O" N/ K  ^3 a

( `2 r! I: d, w+ t4 C7 N4 t/ a2 u3 ?& nA balance diet, and exercise regularly
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  ]- B- \8 ?4 wEven 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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Therefore, eat a balance diet (eat everything in moderate), and exercise regularly. These are the most important factors for good health.
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