HEALTH COMPILATION

1) Miracle Cure For Anything That Ails You Is As Close

Miracle Cure For Anything That Ails You Is As Close

 
     
Illness Food Effect
Headaches Fish Eat plenty of fish - fish oil helps prevent headaches. So does
ginger, which reduces inflammation and pain.
Hay Fever Yogurt Eat lots of yogurt before pollen season
Strokes Tea Prevent buildup of fatty deposits on artery walls with regular
doses of tea.
Insomnia Honey Use honey as a tranquilizer and sedative.
Asthma Onions Eating onions helps ease constriction of bronchial tubes.
Arthritis Fish Salmon, tuna, mackeral and sardines actually prevent arthritis.
Upset Stomach Bananas, Ginger Bananas will settle an upset stomach. Ginger will cure morning
sickness and nausea.
Bladder Infections Cranberry Juice High-acid cranberry juice controls harmful bacteria
Bone Problems Pineapple Bone fractures and osteoporosis can be prevented by the
manganese in pineapple.
PMS Cornflakes Women can ward off the effects of PMS with cornflakes, which
help reduce depression, anxiety and fatigue.
Memory Oysters Oysters help improve your mental functioning by supplying
Problems much-needed zinc.
Colds Garlic Clear up that stuffy head with garlic.
Cough Red Pepper A substance similar to that found in the cough syrups is found in
hot red pepper.
Breast Cancer Wheat, Bran, Wheat, bran and cabbage help maintain estrogen at healthy
Cabbage levels.
Lung Cancer Orange & Green A good antidote is beta carotene, a form of Vitamin A found in
Veggies dark green and orange vegetables.
Ulcers Cabbage Cabbage contains chemicals that help heal both gastic and
duodenal ulcers.
Diarrhea Apples Grate an apple with its skin, let it turn brown and eat it to cure
this condition.
Clogged Arteries Avocados Monounsaturated fat in avocados lowers cholesterol.
High Blood Olive Oil, Celery Olive oil has been shown to lower blood pressure. Celery
Pressure contains a chemical that lowers pressure, too.
Blood Sugar Broccoli, Peanuts The chromium in broccoli and peanuts helps regulate insulin
Imbalance and blood sugar.
2) Health Tips - Super Fruits 

Kiwi : Tiny but mighty 

This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E & fibre. It's Vitamin C content is twice that
of an orange. 

Apple : An apple a day keeps the doctor away?

Although an apple has a low Vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the
activity of Vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke. 

Strawberry : Protective Fruit 

Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from
cancer causing, blood vessels clogging free radicals. 

Orange : Sweetest medicine 

Taking 2 -4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney
stones as well as lessen the risk of colon cancer. 

Watermelon : Coolest Thirst Quencher 

Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione which helps boost our
immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients
found in watermelon are Vitamin C & Potassium. 

Guava & Papaya : Top awards for Vitamin C 

They are the clear winners for their high Vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fibre which helps
prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene, this is good for your eyes. 

Tips of how to stay young........ 

Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here,
Dr Vernon Coleman and others provide some of the following good habits for longevity. 

1) Laugh & fun, don't be gloomy 

2) Let bygones be bygones. Dwelling on the past inflicts unnecessary stress. 
3) Early to bed, early to rise, is healthy & wise 
4) Stay lean, being just 30% overweight is bad. 
5) Keep learning, reading & socializing - an alert & active mind keeps brain cells healthy. 
6) Keep working, doing something you like. Don't retire, it slows down your body. 
7) Be the boss of your own life. Letting others push you around produces stress. 
8) Too many pills ruin your body, take just what you need. 
9) Constantly alternating between weight gain & loss is bad 
10) Exercise, quit smoking and eat less fatty foods 
11) Do not worry about health & death, just get on with your life and enjoy it. 

3) Vegetables 
BROCCOLI 
How it combats cancer: Research has revealed that a chemical component called indole-3-carbinol
can combat breast cancer by converting a cancer-promoting estrogen into a more protective riety. The
phytochemical sulforaphane raises the levels of certain cancer-fighting enzymes that defend the body
from cigarette smoke, fumes, pesticides & other known carcinogens. 

Diet tips: Broccoli leaves actually contain more beta-carotene (i.e. pre-Vitamin A) than the florets - use
leaves in purees, soups, stir-fries. To preserve broccoli's valuable nutrients, steam or microwave,
being careful not to overcook. Avoid garnishing broccoli with fatty cheeses and creams instead,
squeeze on some lemon juice or sprinkle with toasted bread crumbs. 

PAPAYA 
How it combats cancer: Its plentiful store of vitamin C works as an antioxidant and may also reduce
absorption of cancer-causing nitrosamines from the soil or processed foods. Papaya contains folacin
(also known as folic acid), which has been shown to minimize cervical ysplasia and certain cancers. 

Diet tips: Choose papayas that are at least half yellow in the store - fully green ones were probably
picked too soon and won't ripen properly. You can serve papaya in fruit salad, add it to a garlic-and-
spinach pasta mixture, or just eat it on its own, letting the juice dribble down your arm. 

GARLIC 
How it combats cancer: Garlic's immune-enhancing allium compounds block carcinogens from
entering cells and slow tumor development. Diallyl sulfide, a component of garlic oil, has also been
shown to render carcinogens in the liver inactive. Studies have linked garlic - as well as onions, leeks,
and chives - to lower risk of stomach and colon cancer. 

Diet tips: Add raw garlic to salads, use it fresh in marinades and sauces; 
rub freshly cut garlic around the insides of salad bowls and over chicken 
and fish fillets. Avoid dried or powdered garlic, which is less 
concentrated - and less effective 

KALE 
How it combats cancer: Research has shown that indoles, nitrogen compounds found in kale and
other leafy greens, may help stop the conversion of certain lesions to cancerous cells in estrogen-
sensitive tissues. In addition, isothiocyanates, phytochemicals found in kale, are thought to suppress
tumor growth and block cancer-causing substances from reaching their targets. 

Diet tips: A cruciferous vegetable, kale requires quick cooking - blanching or steaming - to preserve its
nutrients. When you're done, save the nutrient-rich cooking liquid for soups or sauces. You can also
use whole large leaves to wrap fillings or to layer in lasagna. 

SWEET POTATO 
How it combats cancer: This nutrient-dense food contains many anticancer properties. It's loaded with
beta-carotene, which may protect DNA in the cell nucleus from cancer-causing chemicals outside the
nuclear membrane. 

Diet tips: Go for freshness when picking potatoes - canned arieties contain less beta-carotene and
vitamins C and B. Naturally sweet and creamy, mashed sweet potatoes can be enhanced with a little
apple juice. Or whip the cooked tubers with orange zest or orange juice and season with
cinnamon,nutmeg, and ginger. 

GRAPEFRUIT 
How it combats cancer: Grapefruits, like oranges and other citrus fruits,contain monoterpenes,
believed to help prevent cancer by sweeping carcinogens out of the body. Some studies show that
grapefruit can inhibit the proliferation of breast-cancer cells in vitro. It also contains vitamin C, beta-
carotene, and folic acid. 

Diet tips: Grapefruit can be sweetened with brown sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup or honey; vanilla
extract, fresh mint, and almonds also accent the fruit's flavor. Grapefruit juice will give you the
antioxidants and phytochemicals that fight cancer, but it's missing the fiber that fresh,whole grapefruit
offers. 

AVOCADO 
How it combats cancer: Avocados are rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that attacks free
radicals in the body by blocking intestinal absorption of certain fats. Ounce for ounce, avocados also
supply 60 percent more potassium than bananas and are a strong source of beta-carotene. 
Diet tips: Store avocados at room temperature until they soften. If you don't eat the fruit immediately after cutting, sprinkle on some
lemon or lime juice to keep it from darkening. Add chunks or slices to salads and sandwiches or spread mashed avocado on bread.  
SEAWEED 
How they combat cancer: Seaweed and other sea vegetables contain beta-carotene, protein, vitamin
B12, fiber, and chlorophyll, as well as chlorophylones - important fatty acids that may help in the fight
against breast cancer. Also, many sea vegetables have high concentrations of the minerals potassium,
calcium, magnesium, iron, and iodine. 

Diet tips: Sea vegetables come fresh, dried, or powdered. Both the Japanese & the Irish regularly use
them as flavorings for broths & soups,stir-fried over rice, or as a wrap for fish and other seafood.
Varieties such as dulce, wakame, kombu, and hijiki even appear in pancakes,salads,puddings, and
sandwiches. 

TOFU 
How it combats cancer: Soy contains several types of phytoestrogens -weak, nonsteroidal estrogens
that could help prevent both breast and prostate cancer by blocking and suppressing cancerous
changes. Genistein,one type of phytoestrogen, also lowers breast-cancer risk by inhibiting the growth
of epithelial cells & new blood vessels that tumors require to flourish. 

Diet tips: Tofu is made by coagulating the protein in soybeans - much the way cheese is produced.
While bland on its own, tofu absorbs other flavors when cooked, making it perfect for stir-fries, dips,
spreads,shakes, even cheesecake. It's also a good high-protein substitute for meat, whole milk &
mayonnaise. 

Forwarded by KEMmember: SA on 18 Sept 1999 

KEM (Kelab E-Mail NURY) 
4) CAUSES OF CANCER

The number ONE killer in Singapore is cancer (followed by Heart Disease & Stroke). Not all cancers
are the same. 1/3 is curable. 1/3 is preventable. 2 factors of cancer that cannot be controlled are AGE
& FAMILY HISTORY. 

Causes of cancer:- 
1. Smoking is very often the main cause of cancer. It kills us silently and drains money from us quietly. There're 4,000 harmful chemicals
(though in diluted form) in one stick of cigarette. Taking one puff is 600 times worst than inhaling the exhaust fumes from vehicles.  
2. Some food that cause cancer are:  
2.1 Barbecued Food 
2.2 Deep Fried Food 
2.3 Overheating Meat 
2.4 Food that is high in fat causes our bile to secrete acid that contains a chemical which is a promoter
of cancer cells. 
2.5 Food that contains preservatives, too much salt or nitrates (e.g. Canned food, Salted egg &
veggies, sausages, etc.) 
2.6 Overnight Rice (where Aflatoxin is accumulated) 
2.7 Food that is low in fibre: Our body needs 25 gm of both soluble & insoluble fibre daily. We must drink at least 1.5 litres of plain water
a day. 
2.8 Contaminated Food (e.g. moulded bread causes our body to secrete toxins that may eventually
lead to liver cancer in the long run. Never eat bread that is kept in room temperature for more than 2
days especially in a humid weather like Singapore's. 
3. Types of fat and which is the best?

3.1 Highly Recommended for Health:- 

i. Olive Oil - The best of all oils. It does not absorb in our body. 
ii. Fish Oil - Omega 3 (contained in NI's Circulytes) haspoly-unsaturated fat. It's good for our
brain cells. 
iii. Peanut Oil - It contains Vitamin E. A small dosage is recommended only.
3.2 Not Recommended for Health 
i Vegetable Fat - Palm oil is worst than coconut oil. It is high in cholesterol and highly
unsaturated. 
ii Coconut Oil - It has saturated fat. 

4. Specific Food & Beverages 

4.1 Egg when eaten too much can cause High Colon Cancer. Risk Ovary Cancer, Prostate Cancer. 
4.2 Cabbage is highly recommended for health reason. 
4.3 Tomato is best eaten raw with a bit of olive oil for better absorption. Other alternative is to take
tomato sauce. 
4.4 Coffee is good because it contains 2 anti-oxidants. Inhaling the coffee aroma for half each day is
equivalent to eating two oranges a day. However, the residue of over-burned coffee is extremely bad
for health. It can cause cancer. 
4.5 Tea, as long as it is in its original tea leaves and not processed into BOH or Lipton packets, it is
good for health. Tea contains 30 anti-oxidants. Recommended dosage is 4 cups a day. 

Exercise and be fit 

Have a balanced lifestyle. Exercise regularly. 

F : Frequency: 3 to 5 times a week. 

I : Intensity: Exercise till we sweat and breath deeply. 
T : Types of exercises: Find one that suits our age, lifestyle, etc. 

Have regular check-up 

Once we reach the age of 45 & above, it is recommended that we go for regular comprehensive health
examination. Early detection may save lives.

5) SALT THE CURE OF PAIN

I believe that most of your moms always tell you to drink a glass of salt water/rinse your mouth with
salt water if you have a sore throat because salt can reduce inflammation.

This method has actually been proven (medically) to be really effective and it really can help to reduce
inflammation.

They have also tested on other medical values of salt and found out that:

If you have pain in your joints/spine/body, you can simply try out this method which can help to relieve
the pain (especially for old people who have rheumatism). Simply fry the salt let it settle down for a
while before applying on affected areas. And if you have a problem of Hair Loss, you can simply
prepare a pail of salt water and rinse your scalp/hair with it (it takes about 2 weeks to a month). It will
not help in growing of new hair but can prevent. After tedious/strenous excercise, soaking your feet
with salt water can help to prevent cramps and pain., and also prevent from skin irritation. Hope it will
be of help to you. 

6) HONEY & CINNAMON 

It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is produced in
most of the countries of the world. Ayurvedic as well as Yunani medicine have been using honey as a
vital medicine for centuries. Scientists of today also accept honey as a Ram Ban (very effective)
medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of
diseases. Today's science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a
medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients also. A famous magazine named Weekly World News
published in Canada dated 17 January, 95 has given a list of diseases that can be cured by Honey
and Cinnamon as researched by western scientists. 

The list is show below: 

 
No. Disease Curing way
1. ARTHRITIS: Take one part honey to two parts of luke warm water and add a small 
teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the 
itching part of the body slowly. It is noticed that the pain recedes within a 
minute or two. Or arthritis patients may daily, morning and night take 
one cup of hot water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of 
cinnamon powder. If drunk regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. 
In a recent research done at the Copenhagen University, it was found that 
when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon 
Honey and half teaspoon cinnamon powder before breakfast. They found 
that within a week out of the 200 people so treated practically 73 patients 
were totally relieved of pain and within a month. Mostly all the patients 
who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started walking 
without pain.
2. HAIR LOSS: Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive 
oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before 
bath and keep it for approx. 15 min. and then wash the hair. It was found 
very effective if kept for 5 mins. also.
3. BLADDER INFECTIONS: Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in 
a glass of luke warm water and drink it. It destroys the germs of the 
bladder.
4. TOOTHACHE: Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of 
honey and apply on the aching tooth. This may be done 3 times a day 
daily till such time that the tooth has stopped aching.
4. CHOLESTEROL: Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder 
mixed in 16 ounces of tea water, if given to a cholesterol patient, it 
reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10% within 2 hours. As 
mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken 3 times a day any chronic 
cholesterol is cured. As per the information received in the said journal, 
pure honey taken with food daily relieves complains of cholesterol.
5. COLDS: Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one 
tablespoon luke warm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily 
for 3 days. This process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the 
sinuses.
6. INFERTILITY: Yunani and Ayurvedic have been using honey for years in medicine to 
strengthen the semen of men. If impotent men regularly take two 
tablespoon of honey before sleeping, their problem will be solved. 
InChina, Japan and Far­East countries, women who do not conceive and 
to strengthen the uterus have been taking cinnamon powder for centuries. 
Women who cannot conceive may take a pinch of cinnamon powder in 
half teaspoon of honey and apply it on the gums frequently throughout 
the day, so that it slowly mixes with the saliva and enters the body. A 
couple in Maryland, America had no children for 14 years and had left 
hope of having a child of their own. When told about this process 
 
-TOS