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Miracle
Cure For Anything That Ails You Is As Close As
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Fish Eat plenty of
fish - fish oil helps prevent headaches. So does ginger,
which reduces inflammation and pain.
Hay Fever Yogurt - Eat lots
of yogurt before pollen season
Strokes Tea - Prevent
buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular doses of tea.
Insomnia Honey - Use honey
as a tranquilizer and sedative.
Asthma Onions - Eating
onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes.
Arthritis Fish - Salmon,
tuna, mackerel and sardines actually prevent arthritis.
Upset Stomach Bananas, Ginger
- Bananas will settle an upset stomach. Ginger will
cure morning sickness and
nausea.
Bladder Infections Cranberry Juice
- High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria
Bone Problems Pineapple
PMS Cornflakes Women can ward
off the effects of PMS with Cornflakes, which help reduce depression,
anxiety and fatigue.
Memory Problems Oysters - Oysters
help improve your mental functioning by supplying much-needed zinc.
Colds Garlic - Clear
up that stuffy head with garlic.
Cough Red Pepper - A
substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found
in hot red pepper.
Breast Cancer Wheat, Bran, Cabbage - Wheat,
bran and cabbage help maintain estrogen at healthy levels.
Lung Cancer Orange & Green
Veggies - A good antidote
is beta-carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in dark green
and orange vegetables.
Ulcers Cabbage - Cabbage
contains chemicals that help heal both gastric and duodenal
ulcers.
Diarrhea Apples - Grate
an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure this condition.
Clogged Arteries Avocados - Monounsaturated
fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
High Blood Pressure Olive Oil, Celery
- Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Celery
contains a chemical that lowers pressure, too.
Blood Sugar Imbalance Broccoli, Peanuts - The
chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin and
blood sugar.
Health Tips -
Super Fruits
Kiwi: Tiny but
mighty - This is a good
source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fibre. It's
Vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
Apple: An apple
a day keeps the doctor away? Although
an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids
which enhances the activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the
risks of colon cancer, heart attach &
stroke.
Strawberry: Protective
Fruit - Strawberries have
the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect
the body from cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals.
Watermelon: Coolest
Thirst Quencher - Composed
of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione
which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key
source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other
nutrients found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium.
Guava & Papaya:
Top awards for Vitamin C - They
are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also
rich in fibre, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya
is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes.
Tips of how to stay young........ Research has found
that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good
habits. Here, Dr Vernon Coleman and others provide some
of the following good habits for longevity.
Laugh & fun, don't be gloomy Let bygones be bygones. Dwelling on the past inflicts unnecessary stress. Early to bed, early to rise, is healthy & wise Stay lean, being just 30% overweight is bad. Keep learning, reading & socializing - an alert & active mind keeps brain cells healthy. Keep working, doing something you like. Don't retire, it slows down your body. Be the boss of your own life. Letting others push you around produces stress. Too many pills ruin your body, take just what you need. Constantly alternating between weight gain & loss is bad Exercise, quit smoking and eat less fatty foods Do not worry about
health & death, just get on with your life and enjoy it.
3) Vegetables BROCCOLI How it combats
cancer: Research has revealed that a chemical component called
indole-3-carbinol can combat breast cancer by converting
a cancer-promoting estrogen into a more protective riety.
The phytochemical sulforaphane raises the levels of certain cancer-fighting
enzymes that defend the body from cigarette smoke, fumes, pesticides & other
known carcinogens.
Diet tips: Broccoli leaves actually contain more beta-carotene (i.e. pre-Vitamin A) than the florets - use leaves in purees, soups, stir-fries. To preserve broccoli's
valuable nutrients, steam or microwave, being careful not to overcook. Avoid
garnishing broccoli with fatty cheeses and creams instead, squeeze
on some lemon juice or sprinkle with toasted breadcrumbs.
PAPAYA How it combats
cancer: Its plentiful store of vitamin C works as an antioxidant
and may also reduce absorption of cancer-causing nitrosamines
from the soil or processed foods. Papaya contains folacin (also
known as folic acid), which has been shown to minimize cervical ysplasia
and certain cancers. Diet tips: Choose
papayas that are at least half-yellow in the store - fully
green ones were probably picked too soon and won't ripen
properly. You can serve papaya in fruit salad, add
it to a garlic-and-spinach pasta mixture, or just eat it on its own,
letting the juice dribble down your arm.
GARLIC How it combats cancer: Garlic's immune-enhancing allium compounds block carcinogens from entering cells and slow tumor development. Diallyl sulfide,
a component of garlic oil, has also been shown to render carcinogens
in the liver inactive. Studies have linked garlic -
as well as onions, leeks, and chives - to lower risk of stomach
and colon cancer.
Diet tips: Add
raw garlic to salads, use it fresh in marinades and sauces; rub
freshly cut garlic around the insides of salad bowls and
over chicken and fish fillets. Avoid dried or powdered garlic,
which is less concentrated - and less effective.
How it combats
cancer: Research has shown that indoles, nitrogen compounds
found in kale and other leafy greens, may help stop the conversion
of certain lesions to cancerous cells in estrogen-sensitive tissues.
In addition, isothiocyanates, phytochemicals found in kale, are thought
to suppress tumor growth and block cancer-causing substances
from reaching their targets.
Diet tips: A cruciferous vegetable, kale requires quick cooking - blanching or steaming - to preserve its nutrients. When you're done,
save the nutrient-rich cooking liquid for soups or sauces. You
can also use whole large leaves to wrap fillings or to layer in lasagna.
SWEET POTATO How it combats
cancer: This nutrient-dense food contains many anticancer properties.
It's loaded with beta-carotene, which may protect DNA in the cell nucleus
from cancer-causing chemicals outside the nuclear membrane.
Diet tips: Go for freshness when picking potatoes - canned arieties contain less beta-carotene and vitamins C and B. Naturally sweet and creamy, mashed sweet potatoes can be enhanced with a little apple juice. Or whip the cooked
tubers with orange zest or orange juice and season with cinnamon, nutmeg,
and ginger.
GRAPEFRUIT How it combats
cancer: Grapefruits, like oranges and other citrus fruits, contain
monoterpenes, believed to help prevent cancer by sweeping carcinogens
out of the body. Some studies show that grapefruit can inhibit
the proliferation of breast-cancer cells in vitro. It also
contains vitamin C, beta-carotene, and folic acid.
Diet tips: Grapefruit
can be sweetened with brown sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup or honey;
vanilla extract, fresh mint, and almonds also accent the fruit's flavor.
Grapefruit juice will give you the antioxidants and phytochemicals
that fight cancer, but it's missing the fiber that fresh,
whole grapefruit offers.
AVOCADO How it combats
cancer: Avocados are rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that
attacks free radicals in the body by blocking intestinal absorption
of certain fats. Ounce for ounce, avocados also supply 60 percent more
potassium than bananas and are a strong source of beta-carotene.
Diet tips: Store
avocados at room temperature until they soften. If you don't eat the
fruit immediately after cutting, sprinkle on some lemon or lime
juice to keep it from darkening. Add chunks or slices to salads
and sandwiches or spread mashed avocado on bread.
SEAWEED How they combat
cancer: Seaweed and other sea vegetables contain beta-carotene, protein,
vitamin B12, fiber, and chlorophyll, as well as chlorophylones
- important fatty acids that may help in the fight against
breast cancer. Also, many sea vegetables have high concentrations
of the minerals potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and
iodine.
Diet tips: Sea vegetables come fresh, dried, or powdered. Both the Japanese & the Irish regularly use them as flavorings for broths & soups, stir-fried over rice, or as a wrap for fish and other seafood. Varieties such
as dulce, wakame, kombu, and hijiki even appear in pancakes, salads, puddings,
and sandwiches.
TOFU How it combats cancer: Soy contains several types of phytoestrogens -weak, nonsteroidal estrogens that could help prevent both breast and prostate cancer by blocking and suppressing cancerous changes. Genistein, one
type of phytoestrogen, also lowers breast-cancer risk by inhibiting
the growth of epithelial cells
& new blood vessels that tumors require to flourish.
Diet tips: Tofu
is made by coagulating the protein in soybeans - much the way
cheese is produced. While bland on its own, tofu absorbs other
flavours when cooked, making it perfect for stir-fries, dips,
and spreads, shakes, even cheesecake. It's also a good
high-protein substitute for meat, whole milk & mayonnaise.
4) CAUSES OF CANCER The number ONE
killer in
1/3
is preventable. 2 factors of cancer that cannot be controlled are AGE & FAMILY
HISTORY.
Causes of cancer: - a. Smoking is very often the main cause of cancer. It kills us silently and drains money from us quietly. There're 4,000 harmful chemicals (though in diluted form) in one stick of cigarette. Taking
one puff is 600 times worst than inhaling the exhaust fumes from vehicles.
b. Some food that cause cancer are: - Barbecued Food - Deep Fried Food - Overheating Meat - Food that is high in fat causes our bile to secrete acid that contains a chemical, which is a promoter of cancer cells. - Food that contains preservatives, too much salt or nitrates (e.g. canned food, Salted egg & veggies, sausages, etc.) - Overnight Rice (where Aflatoxin is accumulated) - Food that is low in fibre: Our body needs 25 gm of both soluble & insoluble fibre daily. We must drink at least 1.5 litres of plain water a day. - Contaminated Food (e.g. moulded bread causes our body to secrete toxins that may eventually lead to liver cancer in the long run. Never eat bread that is kept in room temperature for more than 2 days especially in a
humid weather like
3. Types of fat and which is the best? 3.1 Highly Recommended for Health:- i. Olive Oil - The best of all oils. It does not absorb in our body. ii. Fish Oil - Omega 3 (contained in NI's Circulytes) haspoly-unsaturated fat. It's good for our brain cells. iii. Peanut
Oil - It contains Vitamin E. A small dosage is recommended
only.
3.2 Not Recommended for Health i Vegetable Fat - Palm oil is worst than coconut oil. It is high in cholesterol and highly unsaturated. ii Coconut
Oil - It has saturated fat.
4. Specific Food & Beverages 4.1 Egg when eaten too much can cause High Colon Cancer. Risk Ovary Cancer, Prostate Cancer. 4.2 Cabbage is highly recommended for health reason. 4.3 Tomato is best eaten raw with a bit of olive oil for better absorption. Other alternative is to take tomato sauce. 4.4 Coffee is good because it contains 2 anti-oxidants. Inhaling the coffee aroma for half each day is equivalent to eating two oranges a day. However, the residue of over-burned coffee is extremely bad for health. It can cause cancer. 4.5 Tea, as long as it is in its original tea leaves and not processed into BOH or Lipton packets, it is good for health. Tea contains 30 anti-oxidants. Recommended dosage
is 4 cups a day.
Exercise and be fit Have a balanced lifestyle. Exercise regularly. F : Frequency: 3 to 5 times a week. I : Intensity: Exercise till we sweat and breath deeply. T :
Types of exercises: Find one that suits our age, lifestyle, etc.
Have regular check-up Once we reach
the age of 45 & above, it is recommended that we go for regular
comprehensive health examination. Early detection may save lives.
5) SALT THE CURE OF PAIN I believe that
most of your moms always tell you to drink a glass of salt water/rinse
your mouth with salt water if you have a sore throat because salt
can reduce inflammation. This method has actually been proven (medically)
to be really effective and it really can help to reduce inflammation.
They have also
tested on other medical values of salt and found out that:
If you have pain
in your joints/spine/body, you can simply try out this method
which can help to relieve the pain (especially for old people who have
rheumatism). Simply fry the salt let it settle down for
a while before applying on affected areas.
If you have a problem
of Hair Loss, you can simply prepare a pail of salt water and rinse
your scalp/hair with it (it takes about 2 weeks to a month). It
will not help in growing of new hair but can prevent.
After tedious/strenuous
exercise, soaking your feet with salt water can help to prevent
cramps and pain, and also prevent from skin irritation. Hope
it will be of help to you.
6) HONEY & CINNAMON It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Ayurvedic as well as Yunani medicine have been using honey as a vital medicine for centuries. Scientists of
today also accept honey as a Ram Ban (very effective) medicine for
all kinds of diseases.
Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients also. A famous magazine
named Weekly World News published in
The list is show below: 1. ARTHRITIS: Take one part honey to two parts of luke warm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly. It is noticed that the pain recedes within a minute or two. Or arthritis patients may daily morning and night take one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder. If drunk regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a recent research
done at the
2. HAIR LOSS: Those suffering
from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive oil,
one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder
before bath and keep it for approx. 15 min. and then wash the
hair. It was found very effective if kept for 5 mins. also.
3. BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons
of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of
luke warm water and drink it. It destroys the germs of the bladder.
4. TOOTHACHE: Make a paste of
one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey
and apply on the aching tooth. This may be done 3 times
a day daily till such time that the tooth has stopped aching.
5. CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons
of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces
of tea water, if given to a cholesterol patient; it reduces the level
of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. As mentioned
for arthritic patients, if taken 3 times a day any chronic cholesterol
is cured. As per the information received in the said journal, pure
honey taken with food daily relieves complains of cholesterol.
6. COLDS: Those suffering
from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon luke warm
honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This
process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses.
7. INFERTILITY: Yunani and Ayurvedic
have been using honey for years in medicine to strengthen
the semen of men. If impotent men regularly take two tablespoon of
honey before sleeping, their problem will be solved. In
Honey and apply
it on the gums frequently throughout the day, so that it slowly mixes
with the saliva and enters the body. A couple in
When told about
this process husband and wife started taking honey and cinnamon as
stated above, the wife conceived after a few months
and had twins at full term.
8. UPSET STOMACH: Honey taken with
cinnamon powder cures stomachache and also clears stomach ulcers from
the root.
9. GAS: According to the
studies done in
10. HEART DISEASES: Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread or chappati instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack. Also those who
have already had an attack, if they do this process daily, are
kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the above process
relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat. In
11. IMMUNE SYSTEM: Daily use of honey
and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the
body from bacteria and viral attacks. Scientists have
found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant
use of honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight
bacteria and viral diseases.
12. INDIGESTION: Cinnamon powder
sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food,
relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.
13. INFLUENZA A scientist in
14. LONGEVITY: Tea made with
honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly arrests the ravages
of old age. Take 4 spoons of honey, 1spoon of cinnamon powder
and 3 cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4
cup, 3 to 4 times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and
arrests old age. Life span also increases and even if a
person is 100 years old, starts performing the chores of
a 20-year-old.
15. PIMPLES: Three tablespoons
of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste. Apply
this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash
it next morning with warm water. If done daily for two weeks,
it removes pimples from the root.
16. SKIN INFECTIONS: Applying honey
and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts
cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.
17. WEIGHT LOSS: Daily in the morning,
1/2 hour before breakfast on an empty stomach and at night before sleeping,
drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one-cup water. If taken
regularly it reduces the weight of even the most obese person.
Also drinking of this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulate
in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie
diet. 18. CANCER: Recent research
in
19. FATIGUE: Recent studies
have shown that the sugar content of honey is more helpful
than detrimental to the body strength. Senior citizens who take
honey and cinnamon power in equal parts are more alert and
flexible. Dr. Milton who has done research says that half tablespoon
honey taken in one glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon
powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon
at about
20. BAD BREATH: People of
21. SINUS & HEADACHES: Drink mix up with honey & lemon juice helps sinus headaches |
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