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Food as Medicine
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- W' q( \0 J0 y> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
# P9 E+ [* b, F9 F) }> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. ' N8 K% f  T* L. t: e# |
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
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  E+ y3 o1 |8 I* X9 h6 I> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT! + |2 X& n; i6 C7 x
> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. . o8 b$ ~' b0 j3 Z% @) D
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
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> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
7 E5 a, i+ w# C> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
! X- ?/ @- ~+ Q4 k  @> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from 6 s4 U# [, u1 D0 B
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
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4 w3 @/ ~' f- a5 t> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY! ) r! F  s9 E* x# J8 W
> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.   H( O- w' M) y' D
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, ]: X0 p" ^5 |$ q* U/ h( W> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
: h2 v* x  |6 \; G. L9 Z% u; l> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was
2 L( u7 k- T$ S7 N+ F$ S* i> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
5 R) V1 z7 M/ A& f$ r7 i0 g, F* K  C* S> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). 8 ]  l! T- f. n9 M( N/ l3 B
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! , a' O# U/ _1 }0 G1 n( r
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
' X9 ^8 Q& N) j+ ?> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)
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% d% H9 b+ d* n. |2 _> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
  \& C. a$ j, W8 K( @1 o" e> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
2 h' o/ }) _0 T> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. + \1 I0 p: o" I% v
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- H& L1 s5 T) ^) A  _  g6 o> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! + h/ e: d- k. c. v! a3 e
> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
1 Q6 ?$ @9 g, z2 l+ G> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in
, h! Q( O' Z8 P/ v- X; S+ r9 F> > >>pineapple.
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> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
& c) A+ x/ N) p4 A2 z2 w* n> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce   R' z3 r; K$ h: @6 ]
> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue. 6 N. d  o# ?( X2 C
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+ \' d: P$ d5 N) q0 Z4 }7 x> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
1 B' J/ F2 t/ p- _; \> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed   r; k1 Y! j0 E# _- t
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+ W. k& F/ E& [. n9 y& X> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
8 g' [2 p# A9 E; [" N1 z$ o> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
9 ]9 F! N, H' g5 C7 e& n> > >>cholesterol, too.) ; E8 E& ~5 b; L8 I2 ?/ q( d
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> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!! : s: ~3 y) t( x3 v! L- \4 g
> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot * Q3 q* T) Z# j# C; g
> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your
% m5 C. N1 Q, K  Z# n% Z> > >>tummy.
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> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
0 F& \2 h1 i6 A. k5 L> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.   i' E0 B' [3 {7 @/ K+ Z; i
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, {% V: _/ h% e> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
4 X3 V$ b9 e: ^> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark
( @% A0 G* ~/ D  @> > >>green and orange vegetables. 7 |3 v3 F' s1 e  O4 O
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2 v+ z, A- H- A; ^9 d7 X% W> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
# p$ p. S' z( K- ~( z> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
0 A, i5 F+ Q. B; }. d, u$ v3 u9 W> > >>ulcers. . z# w+ ?' s' t) C
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
3 |5 V0 n! z) G% l# ^> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this / K% H& |( y$ Q
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
6 Z. a0 `. W9 X$ f: O! I> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
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> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
( z5 b5 s! m6 x9 q$ S' X> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. 8 e9 @& F0 q5 }0 V. G9 i
> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
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( I/ P/ A+ P3 m4 L> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!! $ }, T4 l3 k" o5 ^
> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood 7 K* ?' |' \: |/ j
> > >>sugar.
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# d; r, a& Q4 n; o" V& Z> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
4 @0 ~# R) h8 D4 U$ d> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange. * |9 ^* d& z: |5 {& q
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> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low ! [% `- K3 A* x, o4 J, _9 F# ]
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
7 Z+ N/ i, ]8 u' t$ L3 O8 `2 k> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon
1 }2 ^1 m: f0 T, L0 n> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
) H; u6 Y  Q; T3 q3 `> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer ) U* c' o. p- `# e
> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is
7 |0 g: c: X" |- J0 v4 V* r) u> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us ! {% c8 \# j) l/ V) e
> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health   g( _! A; a. ?. L* i
> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our
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> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep % B6 ]& Q+ k5 Z3 h1 l) B
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
6 [/ w, }  ^5 w$ G6 t> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
' q5 D3 Y+ Y! e& O> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune 4 `, l% x9 P2 R+ J$ S
> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting & P, y7 a6 X; ]4 R# b7 I; |
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients   g: j2 \4 s' A1 p& P3 A$ w' ]8 z$ L
> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has
& ]6 F2 G7 p) T4 ~1 ]8 C4 L5 M> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, & t- a. @- d" C" b- u" p
> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)
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. K& o: I0 t0 q" u& b7 d; r> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
# L' A* }0 Q6 t" i+ z! `; w> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
5 [* H! x% H, c: w. {. ^> > >>prevent constipation.
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4 P8 n  F# O  s# R> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for
' }- L* G. ^5 v% x; F> > >>gas and indigestion) ! s8 }6 O6 z, u+ P
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> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
/ e% t# ~5 U. k! P% f> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.
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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% T6 k) [' x; }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,
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* N4 b4 w+ q& p1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
* U$ v+ P; ^1 n/ F3 V$ w) i+ ?" rHigh-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.& E! f5 |( D+ t* x; {7 Q% ^2 a
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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.
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' j7 Y: G+ l4 l* Z" w) R# }' PA balance diet, and exercise regularly ) |3 b0 v: [( u& `3 ]) R
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Even though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.- S( [* K( ~' ~% b
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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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2 j+ N, ~6 A, r! S/ m7 k. Q8 i1 t- KTherefore, 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 ]