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  x  S1 C0 J3 b! K( s- @* I% S> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH! ' N3 d* T  j/ T7 M
> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches. 3 P' I/ ^1 w+ ?# A9 o; c* {
> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. - y% i- D# S& j4 |3 w3 W& I
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' B/ F" d; ^2 A# i; Z& C* T) K> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
& R1 j$ b. w5 s* Q; W> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season.   o; n" n$ ]/ Z
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily. # o/ X/ W/ _  E- U, U
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0 X- P1 [! U' W& K) X> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA! 6 n. c5 M" j4 x, |2 m- g
> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of
& U1 D& v0 P& w+ b7 n" v3 a. c> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from   Y# ^, k; G% O8 w% K
> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)!
( X' d( u( ^2 O% V( W+ q9 {3 Y> > >>
. J4 d$ E9 w4 Q4 d' I  L) t> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY! / {" x7 m) H* N% E) W0 T9 \$ H
> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
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> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!! ; I3 k( t# D' H. l: e% \6 e
> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was ! J4 d0 ], f' S1 P8 d
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped 4 ~) ]8 l) w- P3 O( e
> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better).
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!!
& K2 x% k7 `2 c8 @' V> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish
: F. i7 ]9 J3 s5 D> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)
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> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!! 5 ]" ]2 b2 C- l# i5 q5 e0 t1 a
> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach.
6 l8 m+ Z/ o: E> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea.
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> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! ( D$ o. ^! O7 G/ S
> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. 9 E- C. L7 \9 E  P
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$ v4 w; L. v6 @> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
1 ^/ g; Z: B8 s/ C& Q. }> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in
& h# ^7 {% F$ g; m* W> > >>pineapple.
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> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!! 5 T4 E7 [! V0 n% o: N
> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce ) n% s# E2 D' M2 j* ]; g( d) Y
> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue. * J; `' j/ O0 D; f' `
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> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS!
$ L% W( Z) n2 Y  s/ U& C0 n, p> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed + T- x1 h5 O9 N
> > >>zinc.
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> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC!
7 w) Y% E# G1 `" p1 u> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
3 C2 g, ~0 o. R: ^7 d7 d2 P> > >>cholesterol, too.) ! U1 u) X: _- b+ W: [
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> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!!
4 O. d$ ]' J, ?+ [> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
: m5 s8 h8 C! p# ~5 q3 D) t> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your
, Y- q/ y% b4 o$ D> > >>tummy.
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1 h1 g8 @! g* w' W7 x5 g" I> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
4 R6 F) N0 S. H2 g. b> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
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1 V0 I- o5 C2 G+ Z: k- E> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!!
" n, H, }" P$ w0 n- \6 U1 X> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark 2 S: l7 A5 y2 d& {
> > >>green and orange vegetables.
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1 u2 x$ P) h9 t( [& e) }; d5 `> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
2 u9 K8 v, O! |: \( G4 N. B/ T> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal ! a: Q& z7 P, W+ P; w' l# {' Q
> > >>ulcers.
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> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES!
, t0 U- E9 t- \> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this . \0 v" L! C5 z% ~# V* x9 [% s
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO! 0 i! R6 i: [( b7 T
> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol. ! r- [2 y. H, j. s+ J
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> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!!
3 `4 ~  s! R# U1 Y% T> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
4 T! X$ t# P/ \: \> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too. , D! Y0 K! D5 z8 f0 p
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( U+ O. Z1 n' W# V> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!! % a! @: x& w) U
> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood " n* D/ r, [/ Z1 S% a6 K( d
> > >>sugar.
6 n; Q. w, t, O* r" C, Y/ P+ U3 ]4 Z> > >> ' ^/ Q5 c0 x* c! @- u  f& f1 C
> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
/ K0 T2 ?! b. R> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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. [# u3 ^3 b* S- {: b* V> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low
3 @* \; f/ S! E2 r# s1 B6 r> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
! q( t) W& v6 p2 [0 P( l0 ~> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon
. r, O% S8 b  f. @/ g- m5 X- r> > >>cancer, heart attack & stroke. 9 H  E2 E0 q$ @2 B6 ?8 o  H
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> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total % r+ a5 ~( @! d- N- V: L  B
> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer 6 n0 a8 p+ a  N- G
> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is 7 A: O0 J  y% e! r- D, M; L) b
> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us
' B0 {. A9 P/ s# D) j# h/ U! C> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health
: Y$ Z1 z- Z# Z0 D3 S: V. B! i. C> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our
" E- M( a  j1 Y- b( K4 N>bodies)
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4 y2 v5 b; I( m' C> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep
% Z' P( Z5 `* F9 q/ M# F- C> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well
6 Q! |+ D( O% }% N* h& q> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer. 0 J8 K! r1 P& b$ b' [9 U' U+ _
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> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
8 h: L2 }6 X; {& r> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune + J' Q, j( _) T" ^$ l9 P
> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting
- n5 r% a+ \5 w# m* O5 m> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients
: Y; |% T' R* o> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has ; l0 y: g/ z; c8 \" t" i8 q' p
> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy,
' @: B, }/ c1 y) ^( A( f> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays)
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% [* j7 Y, \: x> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for " t5 C& Y# m% N8 U" c/ n
> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
' j! n% a& v8 Z( T0 w> > >>prevent constipation.
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3 B5 C' p7 M8 M7 K) N" F> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for " a+ C: A/ }0 v( J* K
> > >>gas and indigestion) $ Y9 }. M/ H* N/ l0 i0 H- u( m  r
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  M! A! A0 R# b9 L1 P2 g0 L> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those
- I% G$ H. T6 }$ Q! b9 v- b+ F> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies., u0 T' I! ~# d- e& y# \9 W  u
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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:& M* A. u) [( m* f3 b. K, z* b
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, # I) u+ y* m0 e, v

/ V' i% ?, p( ~6 y1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!! 8 a8 u$ A+ K+ f: O  m4 t- \
High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. , d! m; g: F" o. }

, H& f% r) B/ S" @- w; l0 o2) 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.2 t* z7 t3 O4 k' k# n, d6 c. H8 _! U: l

3 }/ i# `) u1 q1 e/ DMany 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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; X6 ]" |, r" Z  jA balance diet, and exercise regularly ) W: p; m0 t* }4 y4 `
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Even though some of the above are beneficial to your health, if you overdo it, they might actually harm you.) w+ O& [# ]9 N" P# ]

# b' R% d, u9 O0 k  e" j$ `5 OFor example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning.
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$ d$ e& C/ T/ s; TTherefore, eat a balance diet (eat everything in moderate), and exercise regularly. These are the most important factors for good health.* K8 m, `( F. l% f3 Q' K, _

) O6 Z: ]$ V2 S- n2 i: r( f4 V& B[ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]