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Food as Medicine
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0 h) P# y8 {+ x2 P* E7 w* s" r& j> > >>HEADACHE? EAT FISH!
7 j. l/ k- w7 E1 v8 _: T> > >>Eat plenty of fish -- fish oil helps prevent headaches.
" v5 x# G2 }. v; I. l> > >>So does ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain. 5 w) L8 |' x' U  A& A9 h0 u
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> > >>HAY FEVER? EAT YOGURT!
) Y: S1 `8 K: Q, Q> > >>Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season. $ I) k; Q8 L4 ~/ F0 C
> > >>Also-eat honey from your area (local region) daily.
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9 c4 V( N' ^- j+ k4 f- I* o> > >>TO PREVENT STROKE DRINK TEA!
- ?5 W- u( e5 k2 G7 V> > >>Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of , w- T$ g# I* K+ m5 b# q: G' @6 K
> > >>tea. (actually, tea suppresses my appetite and keeps the pounds from
5 m' ?8 |. e# x> > >>invading....Green tea is great for our immune system)! ' j! X1 X4 g8 e+ x
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0 q) w4 y; a' z> > >>INSOMNIA (CAN'T SLEEP?) HONEY! : o1 B9 {: y- y# q7 c, A
> > >>Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
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! P5 C+ ~9 m( a+ ~' }' D7 e0 Y> > >>ASTHMA? EAT ONIONS!!!! 1 G4 n. f& H* n0 ?8 K9 u
> > >>Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes. (when I was 1 h  L+ Y3 z* Y
> > >>young, my mother would make onion packs to place on our chest, helped
  J7 q) c$ \- O" {/ B> > >>the respiratory ailments and actually made us breathe better). 6 h' m, ]. M4 ^/ i8 V( ^( A( n. Q
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> > >>ARTHRITIS? EAT FISH, TOO!! 0 y* @9 ^$ V0 u! U
> > >>Salmon, tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis. (fish 6 T; ]/ T2 P& D8 ~! h. j* T2 B
> > >>has omega oils, good for our immune system)
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> > >>UPSET STOMACH?  BANANAS - GINGER!!!!! 5 H9 b; l9 W5 h! G# c& w% b
> > >>Bananas will settle an upset stomach. / w- Y* d9 \# b1 g; i
> > >>Ginger will cure morning sickness and nausea. 6 I: |6 [& [/ Q
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+ ]& F7 D; c0 F: R; p5 N) v& {) v> > >>BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
6 t) [/ ?, Z& r# t> > >>High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria.
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& ~: Z& d* h3 a) ]' U( o> > >>BONE PROBLEMS? EAT PINEAPPLE!!!
6 k( m& s  @" ?# x- T. [1 O> > >>Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the manganese in
- b0 t+ t$ N, d( [/ j> > >>pineapple. % V- K: X+ ]. S9 k* J2 V# W
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! n  a4 a  ~/ Q> > >>PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME? EAT CORNFLAKES!!!!
' b1 J' }) A% I+ F> > >>Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which help reduce
/ J, ]& s* T+ G2 ?4 U> > >>depression, anxiety and fatigue.
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$ W; O  ^: E! |7 r> > >>MEMORY PROBLEMS? EAT OYSTERS! ; _2 c$ e9 _( H0 d! Y
> > >>Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed , h$ L) U0 W9 v' @# |4 y* N7 n, X
> > >>zinc. / N% h8 p5 Q9 b, [" t5 ~
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: ^. c$ L5 v& ^  ^- r> > >>COLDS? EAT GARLIC! 9 P! G4 M9 P2 t4 Q$ q. C+ r8 D
> > >>Clear up that stuffy head with garlic. (remember, garlic lowers
8 K& `2 _, k) T/ n4 h8 c+ R> > >>cholesterol, too.)
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+ c; C# z* [' g6 {6 k& B1 p> > >>COUGHING? USE RED PEPPERS!! 6 ?! a, e, a% q3 o
> > >>A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in hot
# [8 W) C2 l5 X" d5 b6 l> > >>red pepper. Use red (cayenne) pepper with caution-it can irritate your ' G- V: d( B5 b9 V6 [5 D
> > >>tummy.
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% o% z8 W$ j3 Q+ z! h7 Z  l> > >>BREAST CANCER?  EAT Wheat, bran and cabbage
4 k$ P1 n  t; v% H9 R+ G: s> > >>Helps to maintain estrogen at healthy levels. ' W( s- ^' N- n( E
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> > >>LUNG CANCER? EAT DARK GREEN AND ORANGE AND VEGGIES!!! 4 z" M8 e' R, N
> > >>A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark . D9 ?: K4 v& [: Z& C- s6 V
> > >>green and orange vegetables. * ?7 {1 J/ e0 ?0 h4 j- ?! i
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> > >>ULCERS? EAT CABBAGE ALSO!!!
% D6 A, u( X" D: m8 ]> > >>Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal 5 y# S: z& @: X8 G/ ]7 Q
> > >>ulcers. 7 X. S0 z* X; B' O7 Q3 A$ c2 i1 m% v2 m
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/ c  a% q- z# v$ g1 u> > >>DIARRHEA? EAT APPLES! & F8 `' e+ `4 C
> > >>Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this   q* Z8 ?2 `$ i* `
> > >>condition. (Bananas are good for this ailment)
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> > >>CLOGGED ARTERIES? EAT AVOCADO! / h4 K. L  Z( }8 A
> > >>Mono unsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol. + _8 F% E* t' i
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8 s9 X4 t) {7 I" W. ]* k5 ?0 u> > >>HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE? EAT CELERY AND OLIVE OIL!!! % R; V5 \0 H' ?% f) g% V' F
> > >>Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure.
9 h4 p) O6 `' U& ^> > >>Celery contains a chemical that lowers pressure too.
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; a4 _. P' Z) L' S> > >>BLOOD SUGAR IMBALANCE? EAT BROCCOLI AND PEANUTS!!!
; T8 y& E- ^0 A5 T4 F/ ~! \/ r) i- h> > >>The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and blood ! V0 L! o* R0 g. ]3 X
> > >>sugar. , j! p# f& j& A3 _* x
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> > >>Kiwi: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium,
7 C- `& y% n$ {0 b> > >>Vitamin E &fiber. It's Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
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. m- x/ b; L! R% `) a> > >>Apple: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low # J8 D! U4 t. Z- E+ z/ z
> > >>Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants &flavonoids which enhances the
7 X3 M/ P9 {& C6 O: ~' I' `! k> > >>activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon
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! ?' y) O5 _( q1 u3 p2 X# {& g> > >>Strawberry: Protective fruit. Strawberries have the highest total
9 [1 }6 R, n6 D$ z* C" G> > >>antioxidant power among major fruits &protects the body from cancer
; l5 I2 c; w1 x9 \, i& a> > >>causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. (Actually, any berry is ) K+ ^: K0 B2 c( d$ W5 q* t  ?
> > >>good for you..they're high in anti-oxidants and they actually keep us ) Z/ P. B9 w% P" T0 _% N
> > >>young.........blueberries are the best and very versatile in the health 4 V# _- D* k: L6 j# Y7 Z
> > >>field........they get rid of all the free-radicals that invade our
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' t3 R! p5 y8 q& o5 H> > >>Orange: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2 - 4 oranges a day may help keep
+ R8 z9 n6 m9 o- q$ \6 h> > >>colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well # p' c6 A' _. e! n
> > >>as lessen the risk of colon cancer.
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" w* n( P' H+ Y7 ]> > >>Watermelon: Coolest Thirst Quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also
4 ]: G7 u6 `. F$ m> > >>packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our immune ; W$ M; C4 z: h. t( N% v. \  [. g
> > >>system.  They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting 1 i4 ^/ b0 p  m, Q/ ^* s+ g% l
> > >>oxidant.  Other nutrients 4 V& h) U# R- q% N
> > >>found in watermelon are Vitamin C &Potassium. (watermelon also has
3 N# O+ V8 F9 i% E, w> > >>natural substances [natural SPF sources] that keep our skin healthy,
* X$ O8 y- E- G> > >>protecting our skin from those darn suv rays) 3 k0 _0 O0 d/ T) t
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/ V, t) d- |! q& ^( o3 t- `> > >>Guava &Papaya: Top awards for Vitamin C. They are the clear winners for
. K& J/ I7 {! W/ s) D, J2 S% V> > >>their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber which helps
4 F+ e0 E! \% b. C' l2 N> > >>prevent constipation.
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> > >>Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. (also good for ) q* T( D9 b4 a5 n( x
> > >>gas and indigestion) ' w, ^8 r/ ~% l2 ?  O+ `# q
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1 ^( z; b8 B9 }$ L- |: G5 j> > >>Tomatoes are very good as a preventative measure for men, keeps those 1 S& n, w6 A& ]' m# u" ~9 ]/ G2 t
> > >>prostrate problems from invading their bodies.
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$ j/ W2 b: R  l6 u[ 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:
1 _$ E$ b" a/ G6 Uwow.....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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1) BLADDER INFECTION? DRINK CRANBERRY JUICE!!!!
6 c* W% |- N" n2 C$ HHigh-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria. # n; A8 x* G8 U' u5 c. h- W; o

) B# ~4 Z" i- s- P8 j1 `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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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. 7 h/ n9 C9 N! I% Q
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A 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.
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* W2 n9 }* [& Y0 r, R( ~2 pFor example, vitamin E is good to you. But overdoing it might lead to Vitamin E poisoning. 6 b0 G" `' X. M& E3 r% a' z) [
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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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[ Last edited by singgeihot on 2005-6-7 at 09:14 AM ]