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8 w0 U1 A+ i1 J9 A' |> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
9 Q' `. z# p; Y9 x' ?% V% n+ a; G- _> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. + F: E3 ?- T" X' c- v0 O  ~+ r5 l
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
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> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT! 0 {# ^3 D7 g( ^1 v
> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. $ q" U) ^6 l1 w$ h- n) @  E
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
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> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! $ n& o+ `, J, K1 s( i4 n1 r
> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of 1 w6 D( C+ d& j2 I
> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from ) G2 T! j2 l* d3 ^3 F/ d
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)! . `2 j, ]( \+ s+ D/ u
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4 r8 G+ O1 r9 y: n# ]> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
+ `: u# \4 \' a- J  p> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. 6 ^) f, [3 b5 O3 L$ @" x
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> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!! * h* C4 b. `, i/ r  P4 `" B3 x! p
> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was & ?* ^0 R- c# F4 D. A+ n: R; C/ J. {! T
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
) b0 Q7 V! }5 \6 D! u> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
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8 f( W5 g0 |" z1 a- I6 Q) R> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! $ J" g5 p# f  n" h4 A  J
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish ( F! v+ J; m9 {' g7 T0 D2 h
> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system) # O2 N6 X" N4 f1 M
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. v% o5 x/ F8 _  m1 @# `> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
* ], D* ~3 y- x, q: h" s5 W4 [> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach. $ _" v! W3 l+ [5 Z6 Z( \
> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. ! z/ B: `: \2 J' E) g
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
# I+ N' U4 M2 c3 c: R% S> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!! ! J9 O( c4 z7 t, _; }# p
> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in % H6 e+ _/ h, Q- ?0 U+ J; v
> > >>pineapple.
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> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
. [/ P  D8 I) R2 b7 w1 t> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce 8 ?6 y7 r* c3 j9 t! _
> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue.
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> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS! 3 K* H: u! U9 l' H& f
> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed ! I0 R8 Y1 r4 F) g( j" ?
> > >>zinc.
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1 {0 ]6 t$ g  w5 Z- m> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!   U; U/ a+ T! H
> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers 0 `( z' ?% z; n$ K1 x
> > >>cholesterol, too.) & C: J+ o7 h+ v2 I4 A
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> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
3 G( n% K% w1 }& a' ^5 v2 u> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
/ F+ t) H( F2 M( q( ~> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your   M6 _7 r' b$ t" J  t
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3 |, G) P- f7 o( V> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
4 z8 e/ A- h2 e* T> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
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+ n# H0 t6 N1 m, K> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! 4 g7 a8 y; A+ p8 c
> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark 4 I3 P+ N$ ]1 @- B! v
> > >>green and orange vegetables. 0 U0 A" }; N' r
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: v6 ]% n5 o0 d6 R6 Q> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!! 6 R4 b! Q8 ^1 h
> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
% @  {9 e1 f, h0 ^5 F+ ?> > >>ulcers.
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES! % V. V' i$ K' g, ~# q6 ^! a+ Z
> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this
3 Q: `! Z( \0 T; i# u+ `> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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5 w4 r' D) t( N5 P3 O# h7 z2 }) S# ^8 v> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO! " k& L- l3 j* w
> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
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> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! . W- |: F" a8 S0 z1 U
> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
6 i; Q' x( x+ ^( G> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too. $ r4 k" B2 h6 ~7 X) E1 ?- o3 _
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> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!! # [& b$ o4 C% H5 a8 Z# W. j
> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood
: U; a3 E8 x) Y- J7 n$ E3 V> > >>sugar. ) W7 o( z: k) v
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! D) ^) ~4 [, d7 z. d> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
" b4 T# H, j! M" B/ ^( g> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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; h# E# D( m6 o: A2 Y+ o$ C> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low ; b- w# D' v# _4 x2 ^
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the ) ]9 @/ s* O/ H$ X; H
> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon
9 F. c4 f6 f6 E1 k> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke.
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, r4 @! I+ B. x% q: l0 d- E> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total + t6 s  R4 [6 A2 _! Z5 ]1 \
> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer 0 N6 h' W. f3 |8 ~2 T; Z5 k- f* @
> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is * z9 D, C  R2 q& `2 m$ h
> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us # J0 m8 j3 r, W
> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health 5 t9 L4 J4 E% o/ R0 ?
> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our
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/ b$ y. k1 E, ?) y; d2 \8 H' k( h> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep , H+ B/ d2 T) A. a( J
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
7 K0 }) H! `: E: f/ Z$ c9 Y> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
+ K/ g' w( y, K* ~6 r# b( ^> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune ( ]3 o0 Y. X. F0 }0 ?
> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting % D/ U# O" Q& g* U* w0 a2 L
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients
4 g  O% ]8 P( Z+ c" U2 k7 L> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has
" ~) L7 \; X# t! c4 m> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy, # z, \+ A+ D9 i" {/ R$ c/ N+ [* t
> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) # X( B4 T1 G6 J  D5 U% I$ W
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> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
) D% j9 Y# B: }1 \2 U3 D' u> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps ) _5 ?: M. C7 ?7 i0 n' w# {
> > >>prevent constipation.
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5 I2 ~* j+ X. R' b+ Q& h8 L> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for
: x) z2 @( S5 ]# s* f> > >>gas and indigestion) 4 D2 d( y% n0 m
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( ?9 {# z  ^  `& y( Q6 h> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
9 R) n6 R. N+ }. `" G  @# N> > >>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:
2 Q. B. p5 ~% x" S& g1 vwow.....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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( `6 F7 n4 T2 a$ G2 W1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! + D' B- H7 y3 a; e4 l
High-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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$ t  Y1 O3 W! C6 V2 IMany 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. + H$ ]0 T) b" d9 @
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A balance diet, and exercise regularly - b" D" H* {! m+ S. W' t- {
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Even though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.! ]5 q$ G* x6 ^: \) I
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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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