Simple Health Cures

   Oranges are an extremely useful remedy for anorexia. They stimulate the flow of digestive juices, thereby improving digestion and increasing appetite. One or two oranges a day.

   Sour grapes are another effective remedy for anorexia. The juice of these grapes should be used in kneading the flour before preparing wheat tortilla. Wheat tortilla made in this manner should be eaten continously for two or three weeks. This remedy will tone up the stomach and improve the appetite.

   Lime is also a valuable remedy for restoring a lost appetite. A preparation made from this fruit and ginger has been found very effective in overcoming this condition. About one teaspoon of the juice of lime should be mixed with an equal quantity of the juice of ginger. One gram of rock salt should be added to this mixture. It should then be placed in sunlight for three days. A teaspoon taken after each meal will tone up the digestive system and improve the appetite.

   Apples are another variety of fruit useeful in anorexia. they help digestion by stimulating the flow of pepsin a proteindigesting enzyme in the syomach. The old adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is certainly a valuable one.

   Garlic possesses a special property to stimulate the digestive tone of the system and improve appetite. A soup prepared from this vegetable can be of immense help to people who suffering from anorexia. Three or four gloves of raw garlic should be boiled in a cup of water. This soup can be reinforced with the juice of half a lemon and taken twice daily.

   The use of ginger is valuable in the loss of appetite. About five grams of this vegetable should be ground and licked with a little salt once a day for the treatment of this condition.