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> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
1 g- z3 h; I& h* d> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. 0 ^0 A; A' C( O8 D
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
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, T1 c2 E; B& F9 U> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT! ( n, ~* Q/ S# n# K" p/ n
> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
5 w  O, l% O; \2 Y> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily. / {" f9 f/ y# H- q% o9 {4 [8 l/ X1 o( w
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6 N; `3 ^7 S9 D9 M8 I> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
+ h- g/ S) p- s( i' X# O> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of 7 h$ k) T7 \0 ]$ x2 A5 A$ |% }8 T  m
> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from 8 c/ u1 X3 U  O# c! T  x+ L
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
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$ f! _! c' r8 \4 @, L% O3 z> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
+ f/ `! F& y/ M9 k0 y( r> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. 7 y- x* L' [* F; K2 k
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$ I& v+ W* W8 }% w1 L4 i* z# i: E> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
# `! p+ d! j, g: @> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was
! V8 D  t( t9 q2 Y> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped ' I( A+ W* b# d: Y
> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). 1 j* }2 T/ I+ v; R4 F
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! , v/ A& }5 Y5 g! d7 E8 Q! g  i
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
. x  V! w% S% a7 W) O3 l3 |> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system) * ?: _' C$ H) v  J
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% X; ^. O/ d7 X# x  ^> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!! 1 L+ |, g/ q$ s% x7 k+ a( x
> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach. + U  O5 m0 n' K  q. l6 j
> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. 6 r* L1 i* i  q7 w. c
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2 C" m8 \* b9 m1 W6 W. A> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
% v7 T  h# R$ w% }8 L" M4 i> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. & R) [8 g  t" W
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> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! + v4 S) Z" G0 q0 `) \9 C# L
> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in
! P/ p. a" R* L* ~4 I> > >>pineapple.
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> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
3 ^# y; p" w4 v3 }> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce 1 Q- v4 X' S; H$ C! D
> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue. 6 T9 _0 M) @* Y3 C
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> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS! * E5 W  n! P# k, ]1 m5 h
> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed 6 o4 _, p* Y& h' w) U: j3 p
> > >>zinc.
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0 Z6 F4 P" a' X+ ~> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC! # v: ?' v1 `5 e, W$ Q
> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers ( i$ l* T0 m. d8 L
> > >>cholesterol, too.)
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> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
* s1 y& D9 m0 J, l# H2 O' S8 V/ {> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
3 C5 D* Y$ N/ I% |> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your 6 O% k' F9 N) o3 d4 P! m
> > >>tummy. , @1 w& P+ x, N/ o6 H' n
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* _% M, F6 r+ G1 E> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
8 N3 O+ q& G( w> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
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> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! ) j. Q0 I/ I( }  A0 S
> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark
9 M$ p) f, A3 k/ n2 |> > >>green and orange vegetables. - w4 E' `3 c0 V( v/ p3 X& P
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> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!! , b, T0 n: T; r1 a; _, Z
> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal % a' \7 i7 G7 L5 J$ Z! J. B# s5 H
> > >>ulcers.
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
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> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment) 4 P" i# y& I# K2 u8 A: J1 `; `3 a7 y
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  }  S3 ^! A* _, V5 ]> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
% v% d* j" e, n# G5 J3 I: L> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol. , L6 t# u1 y, r. T+ |3 |2 A. d
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> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
7 k  k+ k5 X# T  f> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
) ?$ E7 w) y/ U' m7 L> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
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> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
4 g$ n1 P# X- ]& K. x> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood ' ~/ x/ l! `( y4 S
> > >>sugar.
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; }+ K: N8 B% v! n" _; i7 s9 [. i. `, \& Z+ r> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
2 U, U( {4 ^7 O6 Z/ {> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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  H2 l9 q  L1 H> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low
. T! T; |2 F  g! B; D> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the + v8 ~: A: Q& X4 M
> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon 0 D' _  R+ e0 _0 D5 t+ z: g( y
> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke. * s/ Q: @8 I7 E) h* v$ q& |2 ?) |
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> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
8 c( E* b* r" I> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer
( }1 v5 n9 p5 _& f$ `. a> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is
  j* I4 u# I% J. R5 A' ?> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us - R  J6 h( c# C
> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health
# f: o% U8 p# G% ?. K% C> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our
0 E: |2 a+ L3 t5 K6 O1 v% q: ?2 X>bodies)
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> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep 6 [% F! y  Q3 w
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
+ l4 ]% I! P; g/ ?$ z> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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* s5 |4 ^1 N/ Z8 B% z  j  X/ H> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also 6 h0 w9 P6 g; Z4 E2 T$ ?7 q4 j
> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune
% E0 V! H4 G0 Z) \1 ^> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting
& m4 y, ~; h% k) F% w$ l1 }0 r! K> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients
  n4 S) d  Z# b) |4 N> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has 4 A7 L: O* D( @/ v! A3 E
> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, 6 L; A, t; b! D9 V8 Q# A
> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) " ]& |8 x$ N4 G6 X3 L
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! o& ]+ a; @4 O/ {  ~7 o> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for 4 \; A" j' y0 B* }
> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps $ k( J/ E& Z! {0 a1 Q5 [+ w
> > >>prevent constipation. 0 _9 q8 x0 [* x- x5 d: d' u+ u+ ^" u
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; g" k3 m2 x2 o% r+ L! v6 s> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for
# v/ |+ [2 m0 ?4 r> > >>gas and indigestion)
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$ a! H0 P1 m' M& }> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those / k, S0 ~4 I' S+ ]  O0 a  k
> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.: W' ?6 v8 D& ^4 B. u
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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:
2 w$ _8 u* L) @6 G% rwow.....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,
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1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
4 Z3 v& g5 [7 B6 C3 z6 r8 lHigh-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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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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! j, p) Q) S) QMany 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.
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- K1 a+ d) I6 r5 |; C( MA balance diet, and exercise regularly
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Even though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.
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/ J. d& x# G0 x# \4 H. w* ]For example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning. 8 R( ^8 f) ~7 e- P8 l8 }/ e
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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., W( [/ G$ j# H9 A( u6 y6 @7 t' B
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[ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]