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Food as Medicine
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! q& c. i' R1 q8 r> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH! - V! ~% {( @: v2 {) m/ J
> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
7 L9 ~. ~: \* Q: I  V> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
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> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
8 f3 L; N8 w; q" p1 p# \$ ~* }> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. / s. \# A( G3 u% f% n
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily. % G( P2 c* P+ T
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> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! ( i+ c4 n0 E, [% u& ?8 m& A& C
> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
" U$ k! _0 ^5 v4 |( ?> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from
' X* p8 n4 p, e) L- x) W# y> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
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> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
% D' d3 g4 {0 p  D> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. % u8 _) Q! ?( `% t6 }3 f
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* T7 X, B9 ^2 X> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!!
' Q: l7 ^0 t6 D> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was
$ N' U( q1 t5 \3 {" Z% l> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
6 Z, d/ V3 }) c: s> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! 7 J; w; E2 r+ i" A) d4 y
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish $ t: U5 Z! W% @
> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system) " j8 \: ?7 ^& Q6 H) m; Z
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: f/ }6 y5 q4 P- F  v; j0 }> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
% ~  O& s2 E; D6 a> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
' }8 y9 n3 B/ H; q% }6 _4 U> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! . I' Y) x1 T% V, ]
> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. " ^8 t9 k" u& I" {5 e: u& \! ]
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> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
% I0 t) F! v9 K4 W4 k$ z# K> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in
- e. z% l1 P" t* x. V> > >>pineapple.
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> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
; r9 n/ L1 `, c9 c+ [' W> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce % D; s: T  @/ i+ t
> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue. , p' Q8 |5 k* _. o; `! y& M' j8 ?
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> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
2 N# o& G* ]' N) _% e  }! T0 r& A> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed : q8 C. h) Q$ H( R, x# K9 a
> > >>zinc. ) D( p7 E7 T, f6 P2 y) q
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+ B6 [- X# r+ r) @4 I  t5 [> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
3 i0 f$ H) L; M# K> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers 6 {2 o0 }: C$ F/ v5 I$ V, _
> > >>cholesterol, too.) 8 B# O6 X& m! f$ P
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" R- M, P; Q2 m% W' |* {> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
' p1 k4 b( F# j9 m, F( A> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
$ T! f% p  [, N# w' N, p> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your
/ G. I8 l! T; v" g* ~8 p: B> > >>tummy.
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> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage 6 k# A6 u8 H' x# i8 ^0 d8 y$ r9 C
> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
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> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! 2 P  @% E) `' S( g
> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark
, j( b, F. u5 q! y9 p# Q> > >>green and orange vegetables. 6 e8 e$ I7 s$ Y7 a1 j$ e+ k
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> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
6 t' A6 z2 ]; N: }! Q> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
& K# r; Z5 m0 U> > >>ulcers. + t  M% ^1 E% A1 `- u+ j+ n
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8 z' g4 r8 e2 y  a! E3 R. }> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES! / |- x* [" `  h% x
> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this 5 S' w  I' d# o4 B
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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* R7 a: N6 G' J# _& D> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO!
) ^% o8 ^9 {. P' r9 M$ @- S- H> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol. : r! |, P% \2 l, v# B3 p+ f
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7 ]& M* p2 J$ S  `7 I1 _> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! & J9 E! G( h# d4 T) _5 O" p
> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
; p$ T9 i! a& \2 w2 u1 Q* }! |" V> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too. : c0 D/ z2 i/ F& ]- R
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. N& r0 t6 f; w/ |> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
, o; y( `' |0 i- m5 x' b+ `) y> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood / d  E# f% q3 Z+ \- b: r
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> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, , r2 b2 c" l6 a/ Q
> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low / k7 n- I8 Y) }7 t3 ]) u+ z7 E6 c
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the 9 O$ i% D) j0 ^! {
> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon
& k7 E& _% E6 b9 G& K> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke. 8 p1 @0 w# I  Y. h$ b# c
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* \; H, ]2 X! b" Q9 E0 W# k* A> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
5 j% g: V! b: J# N> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer
+ |( o' m$ O+ _& |/ f1 c/ |6 t> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is # x) O+ e! Y+ U# a  }  W% Q
> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us
2 T" B7 C0 R" y> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health . R1 u" W# m& o/ l% ]
> > >>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
6 V: D. p0 k; w$ K  d> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
3 N% d5 c5 U6 Q0 u/ x  ?> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer. % b" f8 U! O7 h, w9 L; V" l
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9 q2 z: n" N5 N9 X9 E. u/ f  `> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also 7 U4 U0 C  k& q
> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune
- e$ B; _% g3 m$ Q5 b. ]* w9 X- }> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting 2 I2 j' q) o. Z, @& `2 B! |
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients
% \* X* t! a+ L1 q7 V$ W> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has
! W0 o2 J: A) Q1 O- u> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy,
: J3 X* E% n% R6 f, F> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) : z- T% |! |; T" i
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) b' h5 a! Z" e0 r" D! N1 w" M- ~> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for 6 O+ c; C+ j; j, ^! z5 X
> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps , l' W; y  f8 E9 |# ~
> > >>prevent constipation. , [, {% t- A! G. K
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( }; \5 q4 J3 P& ?" `6 ~> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for 6 I/ {, N; g& @* u1 {' A" M
> > >>gas and indigestion) : v& R5 g) Y5 i5 Y* X% z
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> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those 2 T- A. W/ J( A# E2 Z1 s3 M
> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies." _- N" k& `# T! |7 i* A7 |% Z
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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:
0 f. `# O. {, O/ b+ zwow.....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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3 E7 K! {1 k  f6 h5 A; Z5 u; i" V6 `/ J1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! / k5 d; V9 S1 f& O) Q
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. ' r9 A8 M2 j& w' B! W6 b; `0 t

& b; K  w8 }9 {8 j$ _; [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.8 J* x+ }3 T# d

9 u* _4 |6 T& ?) bMany 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. # |, i& u3 v$ n! e' d* I

9 N7 w5 ]4 z) _: aA 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.7 h" k, Q0 |" R: n) p

, X9 I4 ?9 u. A+ V0 w$ c5 qFor example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning.
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6 d+ [2 o3 p! x6 ?: s. V- mTherefore, eat a balance diet (eat everything in moderate), and exercise regularly. These are the most important factors for good health.2 p+ e* @9 F8 p; ]
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[ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]