Simple Health Cures

    Healing Properties of Vegetables:

    Broccoli- is brusting with the cancer fighting fiber, beta carotene and vitamin c plus folic acid, bone building calcium and boron. There’s more potassium ( which helps lower blood sugar) It has cancer-fighting chemical, sulforaphane, which stimulates the activity of detoxifying enzymes in the body.

    Brown Rice- It contains a substances called oryzanol, which reduce LDL levels by as much as 20 percent, brown rice is full of vitamin B6 and magnesium, while providing thiamine, niacin, copper and zinc. Studies show it strengthens the immune system and reduces the risk of heart disease and cataracts.

    Cabbage- Is member of cruciferous family of cancer fighting is vegetable. Studies show there may be the presence of a substance called indoles. Indoles may help prevent breast cancer by decreasing the activity of the chemical estradiol, which is a precursor to the hormone estrogen.

    Carrots- Best for their sky- high beta carotene content. studies show have suggested that eating one carrot a day may reduce the risk of lung cancer among ex smokers.

    Kale- Another boon against heart dosease, this under appreciated cruciferous vegetables is especially rich in beta carotene and vitamin C, both of which may reduce the harmful effects of LDL cholesterol. Kale is also packed with fiber, vitamin B6, calcium, copper, manganese and potassium.

    Pumpkin- This is very high in carotene content, also like its winter squash cousins, butternut and hubbard. All are fiber rich too.

    Red Bell Peppers- And anticancer pick than green peppers because they contain extra carotenes. They supply more potassium and vitamin C. Also help fight cancer by inhibiting the formation in your body of carcinogenic, nitrosamines,

    Spinach-It is a particularly rich source of folic acid, which may not only reduce the risk of neural tube birth defects but also protents against cervical dysplasia, a condition that preceds cervical cancer.

    Sweet Potatoes- They almost have twice as much of fiber and significantly more beta carotene than white or red potatoes. Studies show lower the risk of heart attack.

    Tomatoes- Contain lycopene, a chemical also found in red grapefruit, which is thought to help prevent some cancers. Tomatoes also suppy respectable amounts of vitamin A and vitamin C as well as fiber and potassicum.

   Fruits and Vegetables

   In fruit and Vegetables you can tell  which of the main phytochemicals they contain by the color.

   Fruit and Vegetables that are orange in color, such as carrots, cantaloupes and mangoes contain beta carotene.

   Those that are red in color, such as tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit contains lycopene.

   Yellow fruit and vegetables such as pineapples, oranges, peaches contain beta cryptothanxin.

   Indoles can be found in the green vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, and kale.

   Purples fruit and vegetables such as blueberries, grapes, and eggplant contain anthocyanins.

   Allicin can be found in garlic, onions and chives.

   Healing Porperties of fruits:

   Amaranth- This is technically a fruit, but can be used as a grain in breads, muffins and other flour based foods.

   Apricots- A super source of the antioxidants beta carotene and vitamin C. Studies suggest beta carotene may help protect against lung cancer.

   Bananas- This fruit may help lower blood presures. Magic Ingredient? Potassium. Studies suggest help maintaining a strong immune system.

   Cantaloupe- Brimming with beta carotene and vitamin c, plus fiber, potassium, folate and vitamin B6. Studies suggest protect us from lung tumors, oral cancers and cancers of the stomach, cevix and uterus.

   Figs- Figure on getting vitamin c, potassium, magnesium and fiber from figs fresh or dried. Studies suggest found figs was linked to reduce systolic blood pressure

   Grapes- grapes are great source of boron, a mineral that may help ward off osteoporosis. Studies suggest it could prevent heart disease by inhibiting the clumping of blood cells.

  K iwifruit- kiwi hides a bright green interior chock full of cancer fighting fiber and vitamin C. Vitamin C also plays a role of prevention of cataracts.

   Mango- Brimming with beta carotene and vitamin C the anticancer antioxidants, plus vitamin B6 and cppoer. studies suggest it help lower blood pressure.

   Orange juice- The classic source of vitamin C with a kick, folic acid, which helps prevent birth defects and may protect against cervical cancer.

   Pears- A super source of fiber. Pear also provide some vitamin c, potassium and boron. Can lessen the risk of developing polyps in the colon, which may be a precursor to cancer.

   Prunes- Classic source of relief for constipation, because they contain sorbitol ( natural sugar) and lots of fiber. Prunes are also a bone saving source of boron and of antioxidant vitmain A and E.

   Strawberries- More vitamin C and fiber than you will find in most fruits, including oranges. Strawberries also contain ellagic acid, a natural cance-fighting chemical.

   Those who have tinea versicolor should eat a balanced and a healthy diet. A healthy diet and good hygiene will help you to prevent reoccurrence of tinea versicolor.

   Included raw fruits,raw vegetables and whole grains in your diet. This will stregthen your immune system by providing antioxidants.

    Include lactic acid fermented food like yogurt in your diet, it contains acidophilus which helps to maintain bacteria levels and helps to prevent the spread of infection.

    Avoid too much of white flour abd sugar. Garlic is a very good antifungal agent. Try chewing one or two cloves daily.

    Quit smoking and lose weight if a person is overweight

    Avoid alcohol and consumotion of sleeping pills

    Change sleep position to ensure regular breathing

    Tie a ball in socks and tie it across your waist such that you will change your position regularly

    Avoid sleeping on the back and try sleeping laterally

    Conduct polysomnography, a diagnostic test which measures and records a number of physiologic variables during sleep

   The restricted diet of grapes for about a month is a vital home remedy for alcoholism. As this fruit contains a very pure form of alcohol. It acts like a healthy alternative to alcohol. The ideal process is to take three meals a day of fresh grapes every five hours. To make this treatment successful, the alcohol should develop strong will power to stop drinking.

Apples when eaten regularly and liberally help in removing intoxication and reduce craving for wines or any other kind of liquor.

Dates are beneficial in treating alcoholism. Rub together 3-4 dates in half a glass of water and have the alcoholic drink this two times a day for a period of about a month.

The juice of raw celery creates a sobering effect on the alcohol person. In half a glass of water, an equal quantity of celery juice should be mixed and consumed once everyday for a month. This is a very successful home remedy to cure alcoholism.

Ginkgo bloba is the mainly prescribed medicine for most neurolgical disorders. It has antioxidant and anti- inflammatory properties which protects brain cells from demage. Phosphatidyiserine. Huperzine A and Vinpocetine are some other herbal remedies for Alzheimer diseases.

   Tinnitus patients must avoid foods like saturated fats, dairy products, sugar salt, processed foods and so on because all these food items tend to aggravate the condition. Avoid coffee, tea, sweet foods, and refined alcohol because all these result in low blood sugar which can lead to tinnitus. Included lots of fresh and raw fruits and vegeables in your diet. Eat a protein rich diet. Tinnitus patients diet must include vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, zinc and choline.

   Avoid alcohol and smoking. Exercise daily to improve your blood circulation. Check and keep your blood pressure under control.

   Maintain a  n ormal weight- losing weight can greatly reduce or even end snoring and possible obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Proper diet and exercise to losing weight.

   Don;t smoke- period can cause increased nasal congestion and mucous in the throat area. Breathing through the nose is more effectual way to bring air into the lungs than mouth breathing.

   Alcohol can cause relaxation in the soft tissues and muscles in the throat.

   Sleep on your side, it make the snoring a little lower.

    The liberal use of mangoes during the season is considered an effective remedy for prevention and treatment of sinusitis. Mangoes contribute towards formation of healthy epithelium, thereby preventing frequent attacks of common infections like sinusitis. This is attributable to a high concentration if vitamin A in the fruit.

   The use of pungent foods like garlic and onion of the most effective remedies for sinus problems. One should begin with small mild doses and increase them gradually. Beneficial results can also be achieved by adding these herbs in moderate amounts to regular meals.

   The seed of fenygreek are effecive remedy for sinusitis. A tea prepared by boiling one teaspoon of seeds in 250 ml of water till it is reduced to half, will help the body to produce perspiration, dispel toxicity, and shorten the period of fever in the acute stage of the disease. Up to four cups should be taken daily. The quantity should be reduced as the cond ition improves four cups should be taken daily. The quantity should be reduced as the condition improves.

   A teaspoon of black cumin seeds tied in a thin cotton cloth can provide relief when inhaled. The condition can also be relieved by taking daily. The quantity should be reduced as the condition improves.

   Break a egg into a teacup and swallow it whole. It is said that this removes the most difficult obstructions.

   Clear the throat by drinking liquids or swallowing bread. This may take approximately 30 to 60 minutes to work.

   If the throat obstruction is caused by a fish bone stuck in the throat, one can try swallowing a lump of boiled rice. The rice is sticky and adheres to the fish bone. The added weight on the bone helps to dislodge it from the throat and it goes into the stomach where it is eventually digested. If rice is not available one can try swallowing bread. This will also have the same effect.

   If a larger sized chicken or fish bone is the cause of throat obstruction then gargling with some vinegar is the best alternative. The vinegar helps soften the bone slowly. The bone can then be removed by swallowing rice or bread. The action of vinegar may take some time but it will eventually soften the bone.

  Another alternative is the “Root of Clematis” This is a pale brownish-yellow coloered herb which can be obtained from the nearest herbalist.

   One can try the helmlich maneuver. Stand behind the person and wrap your arms around his/her waist. Make a fist with one hand and place the thumbs side of the fist just above the person’s navel, well below the breatbone. Grasp the fist with the other hand and make a quick, upward and inward thrust with your fist. Continue this till the object is removed. This procedure rapidly compresses the lungs and causes the food particle to be expelled.