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Following are the most simple & practicable, that everyone can afford to keep in good health and
spirits! These are the collections of articles from many sources that are reproduced here in good
faith and interest for the benefit of the net surfers. Yes, your daily intake of good and healthy food
itself act as a preventive medicine for many ailments and health setbacks! Regular timing for your
daily intake - breakfast, Lunch & supper plus avoiding eating in-between would itself make you fit
and healthy. The following tips should give you a good idea, how we can maintain your health.
And a minimum of six hours undisturbed and sound sleep should add to your longevity! A
refreshed mind, freshness in your look and feel you can get, if you're a early raiser. All the best.
Warning: Neither I am a Doctor nor a physician. The suggestive methods that are practiced in India and
for generations these methods are carried to the younger ones by our grandmas'. Some of these tips are
availed from other sources and many of these I got by hearsay. Some of the tips given here below are of
with items that are objectionable to Srivaishnavas & Jain community. However, the same can be taken as
medicine without giving much importance to religious feelings. And for the sake of my legal protection,
please visit this page, before you practice!
Apples Protects your Prevents Blocks diarrhea Improves lung Cushions joints
heart constipation capacity
Apricots Combats cancer Controls blood Saves your Shields against Slows aging
pressure eyesight Alzheimer’s process
Artichokes Aids digestion Lowers Protects your Stabilizes blood Guards against
cholesterol heart sugar liver disease
Avocados Battles diabetes Lowers Helps stops Controls blood Smoothes skin
cholesterol strokes pressure
Bananas Protects your Quiets a cough Strengthens Controls blood Blocks diarrhea
heart bones pressure
Beets Controls blood Combats cancer Strengthens Protects your Aids weight loss
pressure bones heart
Blueberries Combats cancer Protects your Stabilizes blood Boosts memory Prevents
heart sugar constipation
Broccoli Strengthens Saves eyesight Combats cancer Protects your Controls blood
bones heart pressure
Carrots Saves eyesight Protects your Prevents Combats cancer Promotes weight
heart constipation loss
Cherries Protects your Combats cancer Ends insomnia Slows aging Shields against
heart process Alzheimer’s
Chestnuts Promotes weight Protects your Lowers Combats cancer Controls blood
loss heart cholesterol pressure
Chili peppers Aids digestion Soothes sore Clears sinuses Combats cancer Boosts immune
throat system
Figs Promotes weight Helps stops Lowers Combats cancer Controls blood
loss strokes cholesterol pressure
Flax Aids digestion Battles diabetes Protects your Improves mental Boosts immune
heart health system
Garlic Lowers Controls blood Combats cancer Kills bacteria Fights fungus
cholesterol pressure
Green tea Combats cancer Protects your Helps stops Promotes weight Kills bacteria
heart strokes loss
Honey Heals wounds Aids digestion Guards against Increases Fights allergies
ulcers energy
Lemons Combats cancer Protects your Controls blood Smoothes skin Stops scurvy
heart pressure
Limes Combats cancer Protects your Controls blood Smoothes skin Stops scurvy
heart pressure
Mangoes Combats cancer Boosts memory Regulates Aids digestion Shields against
thyroid Alzheimer’s
Olive oil Protects your Promotes weight Combats cancer Battles diabetes Smoothes skin
heart loss
Pineapple Strengthens Relieves colds Aids digestion Dissolves warts Blocks diarrhea
bones
Rice*** Protects your Battles diabetes Conquers kidney Combats cancer Helps stops
heart stones strokes
Walnuts Lowers Combats cancer Boosts memory Lifts mood Protects against
cholesterol heart disease
*** According to some, Rice is to be limited as sub dish rather than whole meals or main one. The reason
for suggesting this is, it contain more sugar than sugar itself! But western people notably in N. America
have quite a high incidence of Diabetes Type II but the incidence is comparatively much less than in
Tamilnadu where the percentage of diabetics in the total population is highest in the world. And in the
whole of Tamilnadu, Rice is consumed as a main food item!
When wheat or other fiber is eaten water consumption increases. This flushes the body well. Rice eating
slows down water consumption which is not good for the kidneys in the long run. The human body is also
NOT DESIGNED to digest meat in any form. The cave man ate meat raw because he did not have the
facilities of cooking. Almost 95% American children have dental caries due to high candy intake. In India
less than 50% children have dental caries.
In urban area, where children consume more of soft drinks, is more predominant. Aerated water known
as soft drinks like coke, Sprite, Fanta, Pepsi etc. all damage the teeth enamel and spoil the nephrons in
the kidneys. There is NO tangible benefit in these drinks. True, these artificially flavored drinks also spoil
the digestive system and makes one feel not so hungry to eat main foods. In the longer run,i it might even
affect your eyesight and nerve system, if taken often.
Also avoid taking junk and fast food, would help your digestive systems. A brisk morning walk also
increases digestive system which burns the fat and excessive sugar level in the blood.
Now, for Eye-care, a preventive course of action could save your eye sight and from blindness at a later
age. Here are few simple but easy methods to prevent blindness in old age:
For persons over the age of 55, it is common to get color blindness, eye strains, less visionary and
headache due to these disorders. To make good the deficiency of ageing, rely on four special nutrients to
help reduce your risk of a common eye problem by up to 35 percent. Diets that contain ample amounts of
vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, and zinc are associated with a greatly reduced risk of age-related
macular degeneration, (AMD) an eye disease that is common with aging and can lead to blindness. Good
sources of these nutrients: fresh produce, nuts, fortified cereals, and supplements.
Diet plays a role in many disease processes, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a
leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 55. A recent study of people in this age group
proves, that those who reported the highest intake of vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, and zinc were
significantly less likely to develop AMD than those who had the lowest intake. Fill up on oranges,
mangoes, lemon, guavas and strawberries for vitamin C.
Fortified cereal are great sources for zinc. Almonds and peanut butter, or a supplement, can help boost
your intake of vitamin E. Sweet potatoes, apricots, carrots and peaches are excellent sources of beta
carotene. Other nutrients that appear to be beneficial for eye health include lutein and zeaxanthin. Like
beta carotene, they are carotenoids found in various kinds of fruits and vegetables. Good sources of
lutein include spinach, peas, and green bell peppers. Good sources of zeaxanthin include corn, spinach,
orange bell peppers, and tangerines.