Food Cures - Nature's Medicine

Guy · 03-19-2011, 11:26 AM

As I approached the age of fifty I've become interested in the things I eat and what I could benefit healthwise from eating certain food.

Thought it would make a great thread, and we could all learn together and share our facts here.

Guy · 03-19-2011, 11:37 AM

Remember when your mom gave you ginger ale when you had an upset stomach?

Well, Mom's know best

It wasn't the ginger ale that is good for you, it is
the ginger it's made from.

Ginger protects the lungs and colon, oil of ginger stimulates circulation and is useful for arthritic and rheumatic disorders, urinary difficulties, morning sickness and motion sickness.

Who Knew? Eat More Ginger!

DapperButch · 03-19-2011, 12:18 PM

Ginger is good for a crapload of stuff!

Unfortunately, I vomit if I take ginger supplements.

Guy · 03-19-2011, 02:01 PM

When you feel like a snack, nuts are a healthy choice, especially walnuts.

Walnuts are the only nuts that offer a significant amount of the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, ALA’s anti-inflammatory properties halt plaque buildup in the arteries that results when "bad" LDL cholesterol is oxidized.

No salt pistachio nuts are a healthy second choice, which help lower blood pressure.

WolfyOne · 03-19-2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guy

Remember when your mom gave you ginger ale when you had an upset stomach?

Well, Mom's know best

It wasn't the ginger ale that is good for you, it is
the ginger it's made from.

Ginger protects the lungs and colon, oil of ginger stimulates circulation and is useful for arthritic and rheumatic disorders, urinary difficulties, morning sickness and motion sickness.

Who Knew? Eat More Ginger!

I keep a jar of pickled ginger in my fridge, like the kind used with sushi
When I have an upset stomach, I eat a few slices of it
Seems to help my stomach cope better

WolfyOne · 03-19-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Guy

When you feel like a snack, nuts are a healthy choice, especially walnuts.

Walnuts are the only nuts that offer a significant amount of the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, ALA’s anti-inflammatory properties halt plaque buildup in the arteries that results when "bad" LDL cholesterol is oxidized.

No salt pistachio nuts are a healthy second choice, which help lower blood pressure.

You left out one very important nut...Almonds, almonds, good for your heart, the more you eat the more you … lower your LDL cholesterol, improve your complexion and digestion, and reduce your risk of cancer.

Rockinonahigh · 03-19-2011, 04:16 PM

Garlic,my gram swore by it for everything,she would warm olive oil then mash up some garlic..mix it together..then mush it some more..then drop a fue drops of just the olive oil in my ears when they got infected or hurt. Snuff mixed with oil of wintergreen for any bug bight.I could go an for a while about this subject.

wolfbittenpoet · 03-19-2011, 04:19 PM

Garlic oil in ears isn't good for severe infection. Can cause burns and repturing of ear drums.
Sweet oil however works.

Mint for sore throats.
Tepid tea for burns.

Glenn · 03-19-2011, 04:25 PM

Questions: Could this be used in our furkids ears as well? What is sweet oil?

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Originally Posted by wolfbittenpoet

Garlic oil in ears isn't good for severe infection. Can cause burns and repturing of ear drums.
Sweet oil however works.

Mint for sore throats.
Tepid tea for burns.

wolfbittenpoet · 03-19-2011, 04:30 PM

Not sure about the furchildren. It is a form of olive oil used for medicinal purposes it is not purified. You can purchase at most groceries, walmarts targets or natural food shops. It also is great to use like neosporin.

DomnNC · 03-19-2011, 07:16 PM

I read on a healthy eating website that eating 1 banana a day will reduce your risk of colon cancer by 40%. It's also excellent for prevention of muscle cramps in your legs and keeping you from getting dehydrated. Who knew!

DomnNC · 03-19-2011, 07:17 PM

Also taking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day has quite a few health benefits. It helps with stiff joints, muscle cramps, if your diabetic taking a tablespoon 30 minutes before you eat will keep your sugar from spiking after you eat.

Miss Scarlett · 03-19-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DomnNC

Also taking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day has quite a few health benefits. It helps with stiff joints, muscle cramps, if your diabetic taking a tablespoon 30 minutes before you eat will keep your sugar from spiking after you eat.

I definitely noticed the difference in my joints...it also does a little diuretic & detox thing...

StillettoDoll · 03-19-2011, 07:34 PM

For relief of coughing and wheezing associated with bronchitis , or other respiratory ailments,
mix 1 tsp thyme in a little honey take orally as needed to soothe airways .
this really really works!!!
Something else to add honey is great for dressing minor wounds.
honey contains a germ killing substance called inhidine.

DomnNC · 03-19-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Miss Scarlett

I definitely noticed the difference in my joints...it also does a little diuretic & detox thing...

Yep, that ya did and yep it's good for that too, it has a lot of good benefits to it, I gotta find that book! lol

Miss Scarlett · 03-19-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DomnNC

Yep, that ya did and yep it's good for that too, it has a lot of good benefits to it, I gotta find that book! lol

Yes, I really want to take a look at that when you do...please.

Had to return to my bottle of Braggs yesterday...will be interested to see if there is any noticable difference beyond taste.

Guy · 03-19-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DomnNC

Also taking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day has quite a few health benefits. It helps with stiff joints, muscle cramps, if your diabetic taking a tablespoon 30 minutes before you eat will keep your sugar from spiking after you eat.

So, how's that stuff taste? it has to taste pretty bad if it's good for you

cara · 03-19-2011, 07:59 PM

Cinnamon is an amazing spice. Great for cleaning out the liver and regulating your blood sugar levels.

Guy · 03-19-2011, 08:06 PM

Cayenne pepper allows smooth blood flow by preventing platelets from clumping together and accumulating in the blood.

Add a dash to a salad or in salt-free soups.

Corkey · 03-19-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Guy

Cayenne pepper allows smooth blood flow by preventing platelets from clumping together and accumulating in the blood.

Add a dash to a salad or in salt-free soups.

It is also good at stopping minor to fairly good bleeding in say your fingers....yes I used it when a can lid sliced me open....

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Guy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,858 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,258 Thanked 2,574 Times in 889 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Food Cures - Nature's Medicine As I approached the age of fifty I've become interested in the things I eat and what I could benefit healthwise from eating certain food. Thought it would make a great thread, and we could all learn together and share our facts here.

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03-19-2011, 11:37 AM	#2
Guy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,858 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,258 Thanked 2,574 Times in 889 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Remember when your mom gave you ginger ale when you had an upset stomach? Well, Mom's know best It wasn't the ginger ale that is good for you, it is the ginger it's made from. Ginger protects the lungs and colon, oil of ginger stimulates circulation and is useful for arthritic and rheumatic disorders, urinary difficulties, morning sickness and motion sickness. Who Knew? Eat More Ginger!

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Guy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,858 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,258 Thanked 2,574 Times in 889 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	When you feel like a snack, nuts are a healthy choice, especially walnuts. Walnuts are the only nuts that offer a significant amount of the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, ALA’s anti-inflammatory properties halt plaque buildup in the arteries that results when "bad" LDL cholesterol is oxidized. No salt pistachio nuts are a healthy second choice, which help lower blood pressure.

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Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,936 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	Garlic,my gram swore by it for everything,she would warm olive oil then mash up some garlic..mix it together..then mush it some more..then drop a fue drops of just the olive oil in my ears when they got infected or hurt. Snuff mixed with oil of wintergreen for any bug bight.I could go an for a while about this subject.

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wolfbittenpoet Member How Do You Identify?: Typewriter Boy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FL Posts: 534 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 891 Thanked 1,578 Times in 402 Posts Rep Power: 7303677	Garlic oil in ears isn't good for severe infection. Can cause burns and repturing of ear drums. Sweet oil however works. Mint for sore throats. Tepid tea for burns.

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wolfbittenpoet Member How Do You Identify?: Typewriter Boy Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FL Posts: 534 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 891 Thanked 1,578 Times in 402 Posts Rep Power: 7303677	Not sure about the furchildren. It is a form of olive oil used for medicinal purposes it is not purified. You can purchase at most groceries, walmarts targets or natural food shops. It also is great to use like neosporin.

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DomnNC Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Male Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him Relationship Status: Widow Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Permanently Banned 11/15/2011 Posts: 1,223 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,618 Thanked 2,582 Times in 837 Posts Rep Power: 0	I read on a healthy eating website that eating 1 banana a day will reduce your risk of colon cancer by 40%. It's also excellent for prevention of muscle cramps in your legs and keeping you from getting dehydrated. Who knew!

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DomnNC Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Male Preferred Pronoun?: He/Him Relationship Status: Widow Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Permanently Banned 11/15/2011 Posts: 1,223 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,618 Thanked 2,582 Times in 837 Posts Rep Power: 0	Also taking 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar a day has quite a few health benefits. It helps with stiff joints, muscle cramps, if your diabetic taking a tablespoon 30 minutes before you eat will keep your sugar from spiking after you eat.

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Guy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,858 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,258 Thanked 2,574 Times in 889 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	Cayenne pepper allows smooth blood flow by preventing platelets from clumping together and accumulating in the blood. Add a dash to a salad or in salt-free soups.