Food Cures For What Ails You

nutritious foods in a market displayAre you suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, headaches, or arthritis? You may be able to turn things around and feel better through your food choices.

Treating Diabetes with Chromium Containing Foods
Diabetes, can be brought on by a deficiency in a mineral called chromium which helps the body use insulin. Chromium is found in onions, tomatoes, beef and sweet potatoes. Eating these foods can lower your LDL cholesterol levels too. One of the most effective foods for lowering blood sugar levels is cinnamon. Cinnamon mimics insulin and lowers blood sugar by up to 20%. Look for recipes that use this ingredient and make it a staple in your diet.

Treating High Blood Pressure with Celery
High Blood Pressure responds to celery. There’s a compound in celery called “apigenin” which dilates the blood vessels and releases the pressure. And another component called 3-n-butylphthaide which lowers adrenaline. See if you can eat a couple of uncooked stalks of celery each day. They taste great with a little mayonnaise on them. Other foods containing apigen are: apples, cherries, and green tea.

Treating Arthritis with Extra-Virgin Oils
Is arthritis a problem? Extra-virgin olive oil contains a component called oleocanthal that blocks inflammatory enzymes from getting into the tissues in the body. Switch to Olive Oil in your food preparation, even as little as a tablespoon of pure extra-virgin olive oil over a salad can bring ease to your body. You could mix it into a smoothie in the mornings too.

You get the full benefits of olive oil if you don’t heat it. Heating actually destroys the good ingredients in it. Here’s a secret. Coconut oil is even better than olive oil, but remember to get the pure, extra-virgin, cold pressed type.

Treating Headaches and Cramps with Foods Containing Magnesium
If you have recurring headaches, you may benefit from taking magnesium. A deficiency of magnesium also shows up with leg cramps, or spasms in your toes, where the toe suddenly goes into a cramp and won’t move for a few seconds. It can happen at the oddest times! Eliminate this from your life by taking a handful of almonds, cashews, or pumpkin seeds each day. Carry them in your pocket or purse. Look for recipes that use cornmeal which is another good source of magnesium. You can also use Mag-Phos Homeopathic spray, which works immediately when sprayed into your mouth. Find it at your local healthcare outlet.

Take control of your health. Don’t leave it in the hands of others. Instead of always looking for a drug or prescription to treat health issues, try introducing healthy foods into your diet and see what happens. You may find them an effective alternative to medications. A healthy diet is one way of alleviating your ailments. :-)

Sources: International Wellness Directory
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