Did you know that some annoying ailments can be relieved by10 everyday food items?
You might be surprised!
Lynda Earl, Naturopath from Huckleberry says:
Before there was medicine, there was food, and food as medicine is the foundation of many healthy lifestyles.
Try these:
1. Cinnamon – consumed daily supports healthy blood sugar levels and can help balance hormones.
2. Ginger – first port of call for digestive upset, flatulence or tummy pain, as well as assisting with cold and flu symptoms.
3. Thyme – thyme tea makes a great sore throat gargle, or add honey to make ‘sore throat tea’.
4. Cayenne pepper – helps with cold extremities. Pop it in your food, or even straight into your socks (but not if you have broken skin).
5. Prunes – these sweeties unblock the digestive tract and ease constipation.
6. Garlic – increase quantities in your cooking if you are feeling under the weather or make a tea to really get the immune system going.
7. Strong black tea – great for relieving symptoms of diarrhoea (do not add milk).
8. Salt – make a saline solution from 1 part salt (sea, rock or Himalayan) to 10 parts warm water for a sore throat gargle or to reduce the pain of mouth ulcers or gum pain.
9. Unheated quality honey – straight from the spoon can help with coughing fits.
10. Organic sugar – a teaspoon full sucked slowly can resolve hiccups.
And several readers say Turmeric must be included!
Read more https://www.brainfit.world/turmeric-wonder-spice/
Do you have another great tip? Please share it with others by leaving a comment below.
Hi Gillian
How are you?
I thought you would be interested to know that I have been using honey straight from the hives when ever I feel a sore throat or cough threaten – works well.
But I am keen to know how much cinnamon one should include and any ideas on how?
Thanks
Oh my gosh, you left out the most amazing herb in your kitchen if you like Indian food. Turmeric. An anti-inflammatory, it helps arthritis, helps prevent cancer with its anti-oxidant properties, helps with a ton of different conditions. Do a quick Google search (start with nutritionfacts.org) and you’ll be well informed!
Cumin and turmeric are supposed to be anti-oxidants. The best cure for hiccups is to drink a large glass of water while holding your nose, to the count of ten.
But I’m confused – isn’t the Memory Foundation supposed to be about memory and brain function? And maybe slightly science-based?
A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in water gargled is great for a sore throat. It is a tonic and it makes a refreshing drink when a teaspoon or two with natural honey is added to water, particularly in hot weather.
Rub the soles of your feet with Vicks vaporub to stop coughing
Thank you and are you are aware of turmeric with its healing
Properties. Links to caring for the brain too.
Thanks Gillian I do have all these items in my pantry and use some of them often not because of their benefits simply because I love the flavour or texture. However, my comfort food is definitely GINGER – especially with a chocolate coating. Every thing else in moderation.
Lecithin…….helps lower cholesterol.
Drink lots of water for headaches, it dilates the arteries.
I love any tips like that. Thank you
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I am surprised I have 6 these items, I feel really pleased with myself. Will try the others ,Prunes, don’t think I will manage strong black tea, I take honey,lemon ginger tea .
Hi Sue, Thanks for the tips! Having a healthy, well functioning body is important to having a healthy brain that can work at its optimum.
Hi Blanster,
Good suggestion! Watch out for an article on that topic in a later newsletter.
HI GILLIAN. YES I HAVE ALL THE ITEMS AND MORE. JUST READING AMAZING BOOK ON FOOD AS MEDICINE BY WILLIAM LI.
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Drink half teaspoon bicarb soda in a glass of warm water for stomach upsets or UTIs – much cheaper than Urals and just as effective.
Another great tip – thank you!