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Food as Medicine
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+ A! U' l7 O0 U, l) ]' R& y1 L> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH! " T5 D9 l, D7 D$ G
> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. 9 ]% l+ n  ]# {; P
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. # }& n9 a2 p8 i- u7 i
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' C1 Y  }$ ~  }- |0 l> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
0 t- u* ]/ i: y; j> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
( y2 f& r6 |2 G, c, d( s' _5 L> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily. 2 L! D$ h& C7 p, H9 c4 {) c& F
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! n& e8 E0 ?7 @> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
' r+ Z5 e" |8 P( U2 P+ W/ Z" p; z> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of 1 s+ w) V3 J4 m+ ^# Y
> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from ' o0 {2 I( t0 W0 l7 V7 a
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
9 m) [4 g! d& P8 u> > >> $ k6 n% u# y# K1 R8 S1 r. y- }
> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
0 ^! @5 f) k3 z8 ^: v6 x8 v3 D> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. . Z( _7 }7 M' H* [2 l
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> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!! 2 c9 D, F, H0 O# R" N9 v
> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was
+ }) g% Y6 ~% R4 x! j3 a& Z* R: E, R> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
- i1 ]2 g9 ~4 [4 f- D0 V> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). 7 b7 w. o1 ~( m! [! Q6 C+ A) I
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! 1 M' U2 @5 N4 s4 T- i% K3 d) x. T
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
/ }1 L2 r0 R: S  G5 n$ C> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)
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0 k* b. W/ f& J; _. h0 {, r> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!! 5 k, i& O# J( i3 v, d, _! i
> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
. g* C: q* \- R> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! 2 Y$ \/ \) X4 ~# w3 [
> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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# u) Y  h/ x/ J; ?> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! $ R3 x9 e1 f  ^- B( @) B5 G# [& [
> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in 9 O1 |2 S. W9 Q' ?% x5 p
> > >>pineapple.
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& C5 p( }/ p: Z) G) G; N/ i$ V> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!! - k# o3 R1 Z- A$ z" _3 @
> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce ) I/ Q  l$ s2 o" B7 e
> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue. . K% b+ l1 \; K4 P
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! ^: a) w2 c' b, j8 U1 u6 }5 I5 z> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS! 1 d5 f7 |" e+ x3 y0 D# p+ M+ K( `- y
> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed 0 M. m) O( h/ y1 T8 Y" ^" s9 y
> > >>zinc. $ H2 }% F1 Y, Z- x8 t
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* {$ p, d: S! P> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC! : E2 Q$ F3 X9 [5 B. E) j: g, h& }
> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
1 H2 N: ~) G0 ]2 l) y$ K, W) u> > >>cholesterol, too.)
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> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!! % I  {8 |% f2 r% m3 b+ G6 O
> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot $ O# E0 I8 T8 r" x" f1 X
> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your
! v8 |  B6 c1 s6 o> > >>tummy.
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> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
( z$ Y9 l/ d5 H4 K> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
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5 h4 ?  r8 T' R7 q% ?2 L* G; N& f> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! 3 Q! i+ b4 ~5 f; V
> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark
' w0 S6 [9 [' G> > >>green and orange vegetables.
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> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!! / x! W- n* B, R5 i/ v
> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
6 V7 V% _, i2 U/ I8 Y> > >>ulcers.
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
- k9 t0 H$ U; d> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this
% j9 o( h9 H% t; s. u> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO! 7 w$ k, p3 W; f
> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
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( j5 ~- r( G  F> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! : k* _, ~4 w+ ^
> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. / z) k/ {& S% s* F
> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too. 5 D4 V) G' t' T3 b) @. w/ t6 R
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> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
2 |4 `- h3 A. Z' O> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood
, U" Z9 |; q: ?* n6 ^5 ]> > >>sugar. % Q8 E- o8 R9 k6 f* `
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> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
/ l2 u; G' d+ \- j, H* @! Y> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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# K8 l; p$ Y6 H5 m( h# C6 {> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low
! m+ q3 E) ?1 n* r0 |> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the 7 d6 ~2 O, U4 }- r
> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon % S4 o7 x' d) n! o' v" c- `
> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke. # @1 g/ U! [6 j( k- h" z* O8 d
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% P  ^3 u+ o: _2 ?> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
: X$ J, k" D8 b# ?& B1 K  p; w> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer
0 U5 m6 u2 g0 |: {( K0 P* \1 n> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is
+ N! o3 b: {3 K" ^> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us - W/ F9 p  w9 m1 [/ r6 J
> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health
1 u( y0 w6 \" `. U: P" R* G> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our 4 r8 _5 j, P. |6 V& y
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* Y: b9 `7 N3 G) ^4 Z' V2 b> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep 4 `" P) Z! `0 F# R% i- P4 r5 f9 B8 Y1 ~
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
1 [% Z& P/ Q/ r8 \) L( o. Z> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer. : V+ Z7 `8 x2 Q9 C
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0 b5 F/ r8 J, B2 v3 X8 f> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
$ z! H  `2 l7 ~/ k& ^& j" C' D> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune
% @4 Z0 G& u8 F+ S% m> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting ( M+ G6 |% M; {- O+ a  }/ n; H  o
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients ! v7 q8 u8 C7 k& w" ~* a* h, X2 I! Z" q
> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has
  m/ {5 m" I3 q0 b( S> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy,
5 H( `: }2 n% E3 b# e9 P> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) 6 P! E* X. I$ D5 y6 D) x
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> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for 6 A' B' I+ @) p2 ^- Y7 B) R
> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps 7 ]9 r- o! E# P7 o9 y
> > >>prevent constipation.
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> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for
4 ~  i* H1 H% f  c- a  {% T; P> > >>gas and indigestion) 2 R3 d7 y3 h- _, z* ~
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> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those # q2 C9 G; X: R& y; r) w4 @. _
> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.9 Y2 J/ _# N# I2 w
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[ 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:9 ?. S& C4 E" C; ?0 S
wow.....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, , M" `8 |" U8 J

# W+ W! ^- h/ ?+ m1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! ' d! }% s% d$ W. J
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. 5 w6 H; F) F; @* u' x- Y2 o" b
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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.* Q5 h# A: U9 i+ v$ e
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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. 0 j3 ]6 J& l' b( V

: ~. ^, X6 _; m5 b$ {/ eA balance diet, and exercise regularly   o( {' Y6 m9 G: f0 X" u

. k3 ^" F& ]2 x  c! d* iEven 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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" [* m3 V' f) S* Z5 I( X( u+ MTherefore, eat a balance diet (eat everything in moderate), and exercise regularly. These are the most important factors for good health.  d, E# a( T( @4 d; V2 X4 q

$ \! }; a" U+ i* G/ r[ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]