Natural Cures from Fruits and Vegetables

All Natural Remedies 

Ever wonder if those days would ever come when you do not even have to visit the Doctor again for common ailments like coughing, running nose, sore throat or some other health issues that got you worrying. The Chinese folks always have a knack resorting to home-made remedies, cures from fruits and vegetables when someone is unwell in the family. It would soothe the pain and symptoms, heal the wound, and over the next few days, you will be well and the agony would diminish. The healing process also subject to a number of other factors such as room temperature (make sure that you are kept warm and not too hot!); the overall emotional state of a person (if you do not believe that it will help you, the body would very well not absorbing the goodness that you are eating).

However, by getting your ailment cured, does not mean that you need to consume it every single day for a long period of time – this method is only for cancer related illnesses. Please do try it for the next 2 to 3 days and if it has not gotten better, please pay a visit to your family doctor!

 Sore Throat

Once I was down with a bad sore throat and tried this! Fruit – A big Korean Pear. It really worked immediately and gave a soothing effect. I bite on another one a few hours later; it became much better and kept eating every 4 hours. In between the hours, I also took a few honey drops from Strapsils. =) May sure you also drink lots of water. Believe it or not, the double booster effect really took off! My sore throat was gone the next day.

On other occasions, I would buy a bottle of honey (I mean 100% pure honey; do not be fooled by those that put labels as “pure honey”; nowadays, most of them are mixed with sucrose, water and other elements), make into a drink and squeeze the juice of a quarter lemon or a few limes into it. This would sure make that you cough out all the phlegm and germs that is making your tonsil uncomfortable.

A little bit of general knowledge I have acquired over the years is that,  in this world, the top three BEST NATURAL CURES for all kinds of illnesses are – Honey, Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa) and dates.

Coughing

Having a cough is terrible and extremely disturbing when you are at work and especially so when the workplace is air-conditioned. Try to mix a few tablespoons of apple cider, honey and a bit of lemon juice. After that, drink half a cup of lukewarm water. Do this a few times a day. Sometimes, I would drink a cup of hot red tea with some lemon juice added to it.

Alternatively, I also relied on the traditional eastern herbal mixture - Fritillaria Loquat Sore Throat Syrup.  You can get this from your local Chinese medicinal hall. Before I hit the bed, I also would rub some peppermint oil (or you can try Vicks) on my chest and bring it to my nose; inhale it deeply a few times. You need to have a good night sleep too for the cough to go away.

Avoid coconut juice and its related food, all kinds of meat and banana when you are coughing. These foods would actually make your cough worst!

Running Nose

Usually running nose would come together with either headache, giddiness and body aches. This is a symptom of overworked and insufficient rest. For speedier recovery, I would make sure that I make a bowl of hot mixed vegetable soup with carrot, cabbage, julienne big onion and garlic. The most important part is the fresh grated black pepper added to it. Keep drinking different types of soup, like watercress with chicken, broccoli, leeks and winter melon soup until you get better. Always add some garlic and onions (Red or white) in the soup.  

A few hours after that, I would drink a cup of hot ginger tea, and before sleeping a cup of peppermint tea. This would make me sleep well. Keep your bedroom well ventilated and warm.

Here is a list of food with natural healing properties:-

Apple – Strengthens the heart, ease stomach cramps, cleanse the intestine. (Note: Do not eat its seed as it contains a high level of cyanide)

Avocado – Good for eyesight and regulates blood pressure. This is often regarded as an anti-aging food.

Barley – Good for fever and reduces body heatiness. The Chinese often boiling this weekly for their family members and whenever someone is down with fever. Recipe – A pot of water + 2 cups of barley grains (Rinse it 2 times and have it soak for about half an hour). Drain the barley and pour it into the pot of water. Bring it to a boil for about half an hour. Stir a few times to prevent the barley grains from sticking at the bottom of the pot. Switch off the fire and leave it there until it cools. Add some sugar if you like for taste. Drink it when it is lukewarm.   

Brinjal – A very effective way to reduce high cholesterol. The best cooking method is by cutting it into quarters and steaming it for about 8 to 10 minutes. Eat it with some sauces. You can also put it into soup.

Cherry – Cures gout.

Cabbage – Cures stomach ulcers, constipation, headaches, decrease swelling for breastfeeding mum due to engorgement.

Dates – Gives strength, treats heart disease, aids fertility, improves appetite, prevents constipation and helps those suffering from anemia.

Dragon Fruit – Cures arthritis, strengthen the kidney, improves memory and keeps cancer at bay.

Figs – Cures asthma and piles. Fig soaked in milk overnight and consumed it in the morning is known to increase sexual prowess for men.

Ginger – is used to remove phlegm, warms the body and aids digestion.

Ladies finger – Helps prevent constipation, improves diabetes and prevents complication during pregnancy if consumed weekly. To aid easier childbirth, you should eat it about 2 to 3 times a week two months before delivery. 




Mangoosten – Reduces heatiness of the body and soothing for the throat. 

Strawberry - Relieves and reduces hot flushes for menopause women, prevents formation of blood clots within the blood vessels and improves the immune system of the body. 




Tomato - Is good for your immune system, for beautiful hair and skin. It is also known to contain antioxidant properties for neutralizing free radicals that can damage cells in the body.

Papaya – Aids digestion and regulates menstrual flow.

Rasberry  – Helps to clean the urinary tract and eliminate toxins of the liver and blood. Rasberries are rich in iron and helps to fight anemia. Its leaves when consumed as tea would ease cramps and discomfort.   

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