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$ v0 s! ~( u1 @/ @5 k; z" b6 m> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
3 m* l9 V" G5 a1 A+ `- m6 R4 S> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. , L7 U( n" F4 c6 v3 u5 d5 H
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
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> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
; s# {' ?6 _+ e6 I# E$ D4 u1 |> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. 8 J2 k6 O- r  S' h
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
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> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! 5 Y: f7 h$ d7 {- z2 P
> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
% l4 j' G; L; T1 k, ?% A> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from # y8 Q. q! }8 D& R3 S$ ^2 }
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
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> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY! : l6 r7 [* \: L& {, q) F
> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
$ ]) @; K; h. V* b$ F) B> > >> ( P( p( Y3 Y( U! A' L) S9 {
> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
7 ]) t1 G4 S) K" x' Y* o> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was % \- F$ W; g3 b' e: u! {9 s
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
+ F5 e, l! J7 R' v- H1 [> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). ( I0 q; [+ Y3 _- t
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! ; l9 h# e  L0 V" G6 G, L# \; \0 `
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
1 b- U$ T2 H5 v$ c$ H3 z* K> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system) & K; Z8 V; w5 ~% d; L: z" K
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# z( I% _, T5 i! r> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!! ) _( o) I) c. A
> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach. 1 w3 G2 Z: S0 z! |+ L7 Z" v: F
> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
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  `% D/ [. o6 h: u1 a  z0 q" y> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
( l" k2 r" W1 l  E  A> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. ) V0 L3 X, A4 }! m" d6 c
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> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
  `+ f% Q5 s& W; ^5 J* S> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in 0 \" `$ V+ b7 N: q9 W+ S; i6 I! q0 V
> > >>pineapple.
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- L* F1 _* A. R/ W( p8 t> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
# Q1 @: M' N6 F8 ?( O> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
1 Q# C7 V, _) }/ \> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue.
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' a% R9 ?3 X+ z3 L( n> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
1 i2 r! A6 E2 }; W: z( Z& R> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed
' \: V& f5 V1 _5 E* _' c> > >>zinc. $ ]4 m7 r3 S2 U" w
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' s4 j& U( E8 M5 `* n- W> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
* X* r+ r8 p. X0 V$ }> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers 9 |, l* P4 W" R# s6 O3 ^
> > >>cholesterol, too.)
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$ _& L! h& Y/ @$ |. c6 n$ Y) H> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
1 e2 b$ U/ w( r9 `> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot 4 ^. }; O, r. s# n5 E! X
> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your
% L& _# ~, X1 g/ ~) X  N+ U> > >>tummy.
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> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage ; P+ D7 Z+ L* G9 W$ {# d
> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels. 5 K! N3 a7 o6 F7 \6 S) ~
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& q/ M$ @# I' s2 Y2 r- T> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! 4 U# U0 Q) s0 _8 M# [5 p" D
> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark
- W3 g! u9 ]8 {( @3 t% o0 ~> > >>green and orange vegetables. ) z1 D$ J# M: m3 l; K
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> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
4 N1 [  a" D5 d7 x( Y& d> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal 8 d# c# A7 d9 j; |! k, j; }# F
> > >>ulcers.
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
1 x; w5 C( r7 c8 F( g) ~% v> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this
7 U0 w! q5 S  b> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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3 F( B+ ?& V% W) K, g& Y> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
( |) ]! i) T9 x, D4 u* C> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol. 3 @, F% y) q* k5 [
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> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
4 y# l4 m6 s# V& i6 Z- z. V6 E> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. / i, r% y* J6 }( u1 |" [- [
> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
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/ Y8 \& W. j8 Q7 J) {+ ^> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!! 3 X, o) u0 \8 N  Y8 d  R
> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood
  W4 Q- T: _/ n> > >>sugar. 9 @8 k. ]; Y" K
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3 E" j- X1 O8 _2 o> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, 1 t) f7 ]  k8 @% \0 ]- x
> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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$ h" O0 f' W& K/ n+ }5 t! A+ V> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low ! l! D: Y/ d5 A$ r- |& m, B; U
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
) h+ j: z( o& g% O9 H2 }+ R> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon
  `1 m- N" d5 n  l* |> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
+ @, O5 F, O& H0 W! o0 X( j> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer , s& T! v% ~8 m, t) W; V$ d
> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is : K& ~4 U5 I2 `/ ]2 b4 X/ o! I+ Y
> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us
) X# n; c8 U9 z  A7 T> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health
/ j' A; ~4 y/ J6 k* q> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our , X% f1 E5 [$ X3 ^/ S' c+ M5 q
>bodies) 5 ?; [$ T* w& Y+ w$ C' C
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> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep
4 `- I9 B$ _. h( |# S; |# J> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
' A! |: J3 H5 I- P" q" Y+ ~> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer. 4 y% L3 n, k$ `, Y( ~: C: V
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% G! }7 S/ Q5 w2 s$ I% n. P> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
8 `0 V& r9 Z$ f3 @6 k- }# N> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune 6 b+ {% D9 N, N3 ~
> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting 6 ~" |* U, i+ e( Y
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients 5 l4 R9 x& u+ X6 K
> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has
- ?# @- k# X) \; x% V6 Q2 k> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, $ A) B+ U/ k! W! v9 ]; B
> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)
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> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for - B- V2 Z, S* B) B, B, p9 Y+ k/ A
> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps 0 S+ y7 Q! Y, o
> > >>prevent constipation.
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> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for 0 O1 J  @, [; }3 @- m4 Y) n
> > >>gas and indigestion)
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) q2 a, {3 E; |4 ]( S" ~) n> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
! ?( M; l$ J5 J# y> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.
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# [2 ~1 Y  j+ S; P% S[ 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:4 v+ C% c' j1 l# {$ ]6 R
wow.....are those truth..........thanks for the tips.......

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2 T- S; j0 t! ]1 i' YBased on my knowledge, many of the above are true. Especially the following two, 8 m3 D. @5 l0 O' j1 v

2 f1 p* r9 G, i- a8 B0 L" x" K( A1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! : V) k5 m, }2 m: a* J7 T7 @
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. $ q/ J, a; L* e0 w

$ d7 ]3 j3 n, R1 P: n6 I# {) P, r, G2) 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.& t5 V9 K2 ~% F( O& _
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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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) J! |0 a3 L4 C) U  JA balance diet, and exercise regularly # K. h& l: s2 {" A) G

0 D0 f5 e8 i  _, f* iEven though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.
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2 j+ _, f+ M8 r, d! v9 o# V0 mFor example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning. ; T7 L  K3 U4 ~+ d! e2 a

, J) {, q, i3 e- }8 ]Therefore, eat a balance diet (eat everything in moderate), and exercise regularly. These are the most important factors for good health." e+ z6 H: c2 y. o3 a) n# M5 G

0 @) B/ b8 u2 X# X1 J% U! ][ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]