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These 10 foods will cure the most common diseases and conditions
Wed 22 04 2020

Many times we try to find refuge in foods to help us heal some pains and diseases. When we have the flu we drink tea and eat lemon and other fruits. Foods have great power in making our bodies work better and clear away unwanted symptoms. If you are eager to know more about what am talking about, read this article to know about the 10 foods that will cure the most common diseases and conditions.

1. Banana: stress and anxiety

If you are feeling low or anxious, reach for a banana. This delicious fruit has 105 calories only, and 14 grams of sugar. It contains 30% of the advised daily intake of vitamin B6 that can help your brain produce more serotonin, or what is known as the happiness hormone.

2. Raisins: high blood pressure

A handful of raisins is rich in fiber and potassium. They also contain polyphenols, chemicals founds in all of the grapes derived foods as well, that help maintains cardiovascular health and lowering blood pressure.

3. Yogurt: constipation

Live-culture yogurt is rich in gut-friendly bacteria that helps food pass easier through your gastrointestinal tract. These bacteria can also improve your gut’s ability to even digest foods that can cause gas.

4. Apricots: avoiding kidney stones

Kidney stones are quite painful, but eating apricots can help to keep the minerals in your body from accumulating in your urine and forming calcium oxalate stones or what is known as kidney stones. Did you know that apricots are rich in fiber and potassium? Now you have two reasons to consume them.

5. Ginger: nausea

Nausea is a very uncomfortable feeling that once it hits, it seems like it will remain forever. Ginger, specifically ginger tea, has been proved to ease nausea (whether from pregnancy or motion sickness, or even other causes. While it is not clear yet which component of the ginger is responsible for curing nausea, it is a trusted method with no side effects.

6. Basil: stomach problems

One of the compounds found in basil, eugenol, has the ability to protect your gut from pain, diarrhea, cramping, and nausea, by getting rid of bacteria such as Listeria and Salmonella.

7. Honey: coughing

Everyone’s grandma has added some honey to their tea when they were sick. This is not a myth! A study has shown that 2 teaspoons of dark brown honey, are more effective at curing a cough, than medications. The antimicrobial and antioxidant properties found in honey can ease throat tissues that are inflamed. 

8. Figs: Hemorrhoids

Figs are rich in fiber which can make your stools soft and keep Hemorrhoids away. They are also rich in potassium and manganese!

9. Garlic: Yeast infection

This food is rich in essential oils that have the ability to limit and stop the growth of the fungus that causes itch, pain and yeast infection vaginal discharge. Some studies suggested that some other foods have the same function as well such as oranges and thyme. So if you love garlic, don’t be afraid of indulging in it!

10. Chamomile tea: Heartburn

Nothing beats heartburn like a chamomile tea. It can also help ease gas and spasms.

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