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> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH! 3 D0 _' y+ E! x
> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. ( ]  e* J5 R4 j# D7 z
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. 4 U+ k$ }& [( U: w5 \. T
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> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
+ Y  l& A; f+ S" ^5 G: W> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.
# ]9 R( V( f! ]) X5 R7 \> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
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> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! * N9 D+ v4 N/ H- H/ P
> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
$ Y* O# Z  `3 [& x4 z5 Q$ x3 {+ y> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from
. a& }, C# v8 N, U* z> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)! 9 `" L* `$ S! c! }$ W
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> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY!
& R! ]$ s" [& T4 f: p$ d, z> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative. + J* v! ]: e+ b. l
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1 ~* h' q. h5 k- o$ f, q# v! U> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!! ) y+ ?# V- f8 |" f
> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was ' Q& E) |1 p& N2 N
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
/ V8 Y$ C$ D3 p" n: b7 u1 n> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
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# Q8 b- i# Y* y> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! 1 o  v( R: b7 p& s8 R1 y# r/ O* |; m
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
6 F2 f; T( o" O+ X8 S! m> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)
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> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!!
# [' J" u7 ~) t8 ]> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
- {2 @$ Q+ O) C$ A' e. Y& @> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. 6 U% Z7 p  n, e" w$ Y! n; z1 x
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! - N6 N) O) u1 j3 _2 a! t  l
> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
9 J2 Z1 g7 O* A  g6 t; X1 Q% i> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in . L: [- \- U- \/ d" X- Y, i% ~9 K
> > >>pineapple. 8 q* ~9 v; O& I4 N' J2 v( c
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> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
1 ^2 p' Q8 l+ `, J> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
! q! W0 X9 Q, i* A, S; F% M> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue.
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9 M3 x4 U5 h$ X- D, b9 q) A& G> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS! 7 q3 l  ?: t1 f: A; u) Z
> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed
; v5 }$ C$ r1 l" t9 u- d> > >>zinc.
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3 |: J' \4 ^: r: R5 f$ c> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
4 r: E  u8 r& b' ]; U  {2 u> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
7 S, p$ [$ F! r8 A/ k6 v1 C& m> > >>cholesterol, too.) , P. S) Z4 B8 b9 k/ U
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+ p) H5 [9 }; }2 Q6 G! V> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
% O6 ?$ `. `8 v+ n% ?) F1 C> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot : {$ M# [8 t$ T5 _
> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your & S% G! w+ f% a! y6 J* J# _
> > >>tummy.
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> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
2 N" f0 z, h& |; L# a> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
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! r+ _% S$ w8 `4 y2 P3 Z8 T> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
/ L* Q  e) k( R& M% F> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark 0 V  q$ Z4 J- t2 s- C  V/ @$ h  T
> > >>green and orange vegetables.
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5 Z; J3 F' L1 a% ~' K> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
6 C. v# \$ m- M% D) k7 O8 y> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
6 \: m- d2 @$ p5 e: h# Y/ l> > >>ulcers. 9 E0 d1 T2 \0 S
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. u# b5 [8 ~4 d> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
# }9 e6 T. x6 C' J" V4 S> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this 4 W6 ?; i! |1 z$ j
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol. $ I* p1 K: w+ E7 r( r2 W
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# l$ g9 X" x* `* @5 `> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
3 N4 X  _( U+ ^' N- i> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
" l# o+ n7 [! t! \> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too. 1 N# ^0 y0 [* C& A% |
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5 p0 x( g+ F/ c  d: O! m! G> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
* @) C4 R# U9 V; `% S. [6 s> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood 2 g+ S1 p, s3 k& E  ~
> > >>sugar. 5 k* E3 `' z5 H! e* ]. n( `- ]
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; M  j) @  }+ x' W' j: \> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
8 ~3 Q6 Z5 b- g> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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+ H+ Y$ ?# D# [) Z  F( C0 _> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low 5 e% h7 G$ B" ]9 d
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
1 X% ?" W' e6 ]% f1 w> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon % t4 R( G: T# \% X
> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke. 0 Y6 V+ r( g& Q- @- L" T
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> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total 0 V2 s$ h& ^3 v# d1 e( r$ N
> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer 2 a, j& Y6 H. K
> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is
- [$ h: E8 Q* P7 o- [4 h  K> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us
( w: V2 x/ J% x6 y/ F2 b7 J* |& y> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health
9 n; E, x9 ^  r5 T> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our
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8 p+ ?0 V6 ]$ W1 k> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep 7 G, L4 t. ^- ]0 _& U9 Z
> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well % w6 t* p0 n0 s5 V. y: o# K+ S% B
> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
! V' t* b7 O0 P4 s# a2 D> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune : f% ~" F( o5 l& C8 {% u- Z; e. i
> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting 1 Z  a+ W( ~2 U4 q2 v: p, L
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients / p. I5 B4 P% j0 Y" M" c- B
> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has
! H% ]% ^: r* t9 d> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy,
9 \, {( Y( `5 i7 q- t9 o> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) 6 w( p$ D. m7 A$ `( Y
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> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for ) n  D  H, ^' d
> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
6 n0 A9 ~$ d: P! [( N> > >>prevent constipation. # D2 f& H" _: _1 x$ z$ |( C, u
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8 o: \& L- l0 R# E% P2 Q> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for 5 f8 Z& P! P: Q* U+ P
> > >>gas and indigestion)
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+ \0 [$ H! \. Y# {3 Z> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
5 G& \* D$ l" V/ L7 ]8 W> > >>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:1 h5 q1 C$ m  p
wow.....are those truth..........thanks for the tips.......

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4 T" i9 y( c$ |0 p8 {Based on my knowledge, many of the above are true. Especially the following two,
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0 g: c, i7 L) X! |3 W. |1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
7 F# n% O' ?) g! |. DHigh-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. ) d; y2 q3 Q- f# @0 M
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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.- K% @% f% @% j! q6 S$ q' E

% [2 |, X- j9 P+ h# u6 k! c, nMany 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. 7 R5 j8 j7 P* J. `4 W2 W
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A balance diet, and exercise regularly
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. |1 K. s' a6 X. ?- AEven though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.3 a7 ?7 Q! `$ T; p
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For example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning. 0 c1 w& p) }7 `
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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.) e1 G$ K" n2 S$ F

& C4 |+ Z; V9 X[ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]