Food is Medicine.
This is a fact that the wise like Hippocrates have known for centuries. This Father of Medicine is credited with the dispensing the great gem of healing by letting food be our medicine.
Therefore read on to learn how to use different foods as medicine to heal various conditions naturally.
HOW TO TREAT ACNE NATURALLY BOOK EXCERPT
DIET THERAPY
Dietary modifications that you can institute to help manage acne naturally include:
1. Eat Foods with a Glycemic Index Less than 70
Acne has been called diabetes of the skin due to the relationship between blood sugar levels and acne eruptions.
High glycemic index foods like French fries, white bread, white flour and doughnuts make the blood glucose sugar levels rise rapidly. This rise makes the pancreas produce more insulin in order to regulate the blood glucose level.
The resultant increased insulin level also stimulates the oil glands of the skin to produce sebum (oil) which, if in excess, contributes to clogging the skin pore and the development of whiteheads and blackheads.
Therefore, increase your consumption of foods with a glycemic index of less than 70 like peanuts, cucumber, green beans, spinach and tomatoes.
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HOW TO TREAT ARTHRITIS NATURALLY BOOK EXCERPT
DIET THERAPY
Dietary modifications that you can institute to help manage arthritis naturally include:
1. Eat Fresh Pineapples
Pineapples contain bromelain which is an enzyme that helps reduce inflammation. Therefore eat fresh pineapples regularly since freezing and caning them destroys this enzyme.
2. Eat Cherries
Cherries contain natural anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce joint pain and damage. Therefore, eat 12 cherries each day to manage arthritis.
3. Eat More Antioxidant Rich Foods
Increase your intake of antioxidant rich foods because antioxidants like vitamin A, C, E and selenium help reduce the inflammation in the joints. Perfect food sources of antioxidants red bell peppers, mangoes, carrots and sweet potatoes.
These red-to-yellow colored fruits and vegetables contain beta-carotene which is converted in the body into vitamin A which acts synergistically with the other potent antioxidant selenium.
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HOW TO TREAT DEPRESSION NATURALLY BOOK EXCERPT
DIET THERAPY
Dietary modifications that you can institute to help manage depression naturally include:
1. Eat More Complex Carbohydrates
Complex carbohydrates increase the levels of serotonin in the body which imparts a feeling of calmness and emotional well-being.
This connection between carbohydrates and depression is documented in an Archives of Internal Medicine reported study which showed that eating a very low carbohydrate diet of around 20 – 40 grams a day had higher rates of depression when compared to eating a high carb and low fat diet.
These complex carbohydrates do not cause the blood sugar spikes associated with moods swings and fatigue that are common side effects of eating refined carbohydrates.
Therefore, increase your intake of wholegrain pasta and high fiber cereals when you are feeling down as these are some of the best foods for beating depression.
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HOW TO TREAT DIABETES NATURALLY BOOK EXCERPT
DIET THERAPY
Dietary modifications that you can institute to help manage diabetes naturally include:
1. Eat More Beans
Increase your intake of beans since they are rich in water soluble fiber which reduces the rate at which the blood glucose rises after meals and this helps with the stabilization of blood glucose levels throughout the day. In addition, beans are also filling and thus valuable for those trying to limit their caloric intake.
2. Eat More Vegetables
Increase your intake of vegetables to 5 servings each day since they are rich in nutrients and fiber. Vegetables are also filing, low in fat and calories and thus help in loosing excess body weight. Note that 1 vegetable serving is I cup of raw vegetables or ½ cup of cooked vegetables.
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HOW TO TREAT ECZEMA NATURALLY BOOK EXCERPT
DIET THERAPY
Dietary modifications that you can institute to help manage eczema naturally include include:
1. Eat Foods that are Rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation and dryness of the skin. They also help in tissue repair and in keeping the skin soft and smooth.
Good dietary sources of omega 3 fatty acids include oily fish like salmon, halibut, mackerel, tuna, anchovies, sardines and shad.
Other good sources of omega 3 fatty acids include flaxseeds, avocados, soybeans and soybean oil, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and chia seeds as well as vegetable oils like canola and olive oil.
2. Eat Vitamin C Rich Foods
Vitamin C is needed for collagen production and thus helps improve the skin’s texture. It is also a potent antioxidant which protects the skin cells from free radical damage.
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HOW TO TREAT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE NATURALLY BOOK EXCERPT
DIET THERAPY
Dietary modifications that you can institute to help manage high blood pressure naturally include:
1. Follow the DASH – Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
DASH is a scientifically proven method of lowering high blood pressure by modifying your diet. Study participants who followed the DASH diet were able to lower their high blood pressure by up to 14mm Hg in a few weeks.
DASH recommendations include eating:
7-8 servings of grain each day in which 1 serving is 1 slice of bread or ½ cup of cooked pasta, rice or 1 oz (30 grams) dry cereal
4-5 servings of vegetables each day in which 1 serving is 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables or ½ cup of raw cut-up vegetables or ½ cup of cooked vegetables or ½ cup vegetable juice
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HOW TO TREAT MENOPAUSE NATURALLY BOOK EXCERPT
DIET THERAPY
Dietary modifications that you can institute to help manage the symptoms of menopause naturally include:
1. Increase Soy Food Intake
Natural soy foods contain phytoestrogens which are plant compounds that are to the female hormone. These “estrogens from plants” help balance hormone levels.
Therefore, increase your dietary intake of organic and non-genetically modified (non-GMO) soy products like soy milk, tofu, roasted soy nuts and tempeh.
2. Increase Flaxseed Intake
Flaxseeds contain lignins which help regulate the metabolism of hormones.
Therefore, ensure that you add 1 to 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds to your meals each day. You can add them to yogurt, cereals and even salads.
3. Increasing Calcium Intake
Calcium is a vital mineral due to the bone loss that occurs after menopause. Therefore, ensure that you take in 1000 mg of calcium from your diet every day.
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HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT NATURALLY BOOK EXCERPT
DIET THERAPY
Dietary modifications that you can institute to help you lose weight naturally include:
1. Eat more Beans
Eating beans, which are rich in fiber, helps reduce snacking between meals since one feels fuller longer. Beans also prevent the blood sugar surges and insulin spikes after meals that are associated with food cravings.
In addition, beans are said to increase levels of cholecystokinin which is a natural appetite suppressant.
Therefore, increase your intake of beans which are also good sources of protein, vitamins B1, B5, B9 and the antioxidant selenium.
2. Eat Eggs for Breakfast
Eating eggs, especially for breakfast, helps reduce snacking during the day since they help a person feel fuller longer. Protein rich meals with eggs also prevent the blood sugar surges that are associated with food cravings.
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HOW TO TREAT STRESS NATURALLY BOOK EXCERPT
DIET THERAPY
Dietary modifications that you can institute to help manage stress naturally include:
1. Eat Spinach
Spinach is rich in vitamin A which is a vital vitamin for stress management because it is a potent antioxidant. When the body is under stress more free radicals are produced and these can damage the cells. As a result, a potent antioxidant such as vitamin A is needed to mop up these free radicals and protect the body from free radical damage.
Spinach is also a rich source of other nutrients which are useful for managing stress. These include omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin B1 or thiamine, vitamin B3 or niacin, vitamin B6 or pyridoxine, folic acid or folate or vitamin B9.
Raw spinach is also rich in vitamin C which is used by the body to regulate the function of the adrenal glands.
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HOW TO TREAT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTI) NATURALLY BOOK EXCERPT
DIET THERAPY
Dietary modifications that you can institute to help manage urinary tract infections naturally include:
1. Drink Cranberry Juice
Studies have shown that drinking cranberry juice can clear as well as prevent UTI. It does this because of it contains proanthocyanins which stop the infection causing bacteria from adhering to the walls of the bladder, urethra and other parts of the urinary tract.
Therefore drink three glasses of pure cranberry juice every day if you have a UTI. Avoid the sweetened juices.
Do not take cranberry juice if you are taking blood thinners like warfarin since it may cause bleeding.
2. Eat Blueberries
Blueberries are effective for clearing UTIs in their own right. They can also be blended with cranberries to make a powerful UTI clearing cocktail.
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