بسم
الله الرحمن
الرحيم
In
the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Medical Uses of Fruits -
Vegetables and Herbs
by
Irshad Mahmood - Director, Siraat-al-Mustaqeem
Dawah Centre
Prevention
is Always Better than Cure
You should consume local fruits and vegetables
along with global fruits
and vegetables, moderately
You
don't find any single case of Obesity in those area, which are facing
severe food crisis for any reason
Who have believed and whose
heart have Rest in the remembrance of God. Verify in the remembrance of
God, do hearts find rest. (Al_Quraan_-13:028)
NOTE
- Nothing
here is to be
taken as medical advice. In
many cases where you
cannot avoid to take chemical medicines to save your life. Always ask your family doctor before
attempting to diagnose yourself or deciding upon medication to
alleviate any symptoms.
He
laid out the earth for all living creatures. In it are fruits and
date-palms with covered spathes, and grains on leafy stems and fragrant
herbs.
(Al_Quraan_055.010-012)
Then
We make grain grow in it, and grapes and herbs. (Al_Quraan_080.027-028)
Remember:
In
case of Epidemic (outbreak), be prepare to go for Quarantine
(isolation) from others, even flue like symptoms may cause serious life
threatening outbreak. Ask your family Doctor, if it is ok to
go
for necessary shots, like Flu Shot, take Anti-Allergy
medication
etc. in advance for precautions. If possible keep some first aid medications etc.
Always remember
Prevention is Better Than Cure.
Stress
(Bullying;
Physical, Mental or Verbal) may lead to Killer Disease like
Stroke, Diabates, High Blood Pressure etc.
ZERO Tolerance
for any kind of Abuse (Bullying; Physical, Mental or Verbal)
to Spread Love among the global people:
O you who believe! let not (one) people LAUGH
(Bullying,
Put Downs, Teasing) at (another) people perchance they may
be better than they, nor let women (laugh) at (other) women, perchance
they may be better than they; and do not find fault with your own
people nor call one another by nicknames; EVIL
is a bad name after faith, and whoever does not turn, these it is that
are the unjust. [Al_Quraan_049.011]
Warning: There
are few cases where claimers of the Natural Medicine has been found
defaulter in Canada, since they caused life threatening to the
patient
at later stages. Make sure that they are approved from the government.
Avoiding
Following Foods /
Drinks etc. It
also may also
help Reducing Fat:
01>
No Artificial Sweeteners.
02>
No MSG (Mono-Sodium Glutamate).
03>
No Diet Food or Diet Drinks.
04>
No Fast Food or Chain Restaurants.
05>
No High Fructose Corn Syrup.
06>
No White Sugar or White Flour.
07>
No Soft
Drinks.
08> Avoid
Chocolates. Little amount of Chocolates may be good specially for Kids.
BUT excess of it may damage the
Teeth.
09>
No
Margarine or Artificial Butter etc.
10>
Throw away Microwave
oven and Non-Stick Pans / Pots.
11>
Do not eat after 7:00 PM.
12>
No Smoking.
13>
Do not eat any food produced or sold by a publicly traded corporation
(Brand
Name).
14>
No Metal in your Dental Work.
15>
No Tap Water. Use Good Filter.
16>
Do not eat Hydrogenated Oil.
17>
Do not eat Homogenized and Pasteurized Dairy Products.
18>
Use only Toothpaste with NO Fluoride.
19>
If you can't eat it, don't put on your skin.
20>
Do not eat Shellfish, Pork, Farm Raised Fish, that Meat which is not
Halaal.
21>
Do not take Vitamins without consult of your Family Doctor.
22>
Do not eat which says "Fat Free" on the Label.
23>
Do not eat which says "Sugar Free" on the Label.
24>
Do not eat which says "Low Carbs" on the Label.
25>
Eliminate Air Freshners.
26>
Eliminate Fluorescent Lighting.
27>
Reduce Air Conditioning.
28>
Avoid Dry Cleaning.
29>
Avoid Roasted and Salted Nuts and Seeds.
30>
Avoid Cell Phones, other than in urgency.
31>
Reduce TV Time and other Electronic and Wireless Devices.
32>
Avoid Getting Loan. Stress is a silent Killer.
33>
Stay away from Psychiatrics and Psychologists.
Recommended
Foods or Drinks
etc. It
also may also help
Reducing Fat:
1>
Drink a Glass of Water Immediately upon Arising.
2>
Eat a Big Breakfast within 45 minutes after getting up early Morning.
3>
Drink Eight Glasses of Distilled Water Every Day.
4>
Non-Stop Walk at least 30 Minutes per Day.
5>
Include Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar in your Diets.
6>
Include Apples, Oranges, Grapefruits, Dates, Figs, Lemon, Pomegranate
and Olive
as well.
7>
Include
Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove, Garlic, Ginger, Kalonji (Black Seeds),
etc in Curry.
8>
Use Olive Oil to Cook your Curry.
9>
Eat a Big, Huge Salad at Lunch and Dinner.
10>
Wear
Magnetic Rings / Braces, to increase blood flow, which may help a
little significant in
healing minor diseases.
11>
Eat Nuts and Seeds, which are not Roasted and Not Salted.
12>
Use Sea Salt.
13>
Use Brown Sugar.
14>
Fix your Sleep Time of 8 hours, as much as possible, ideally 10:00 PM
to 06:00
PM.
15>
Get out of Debt. Stress is a silent Killer.
Toxic World:
We are living in the
Toxic World which is drastically effecting our health. Chemicals and
toxins accumulate in fat tissue. The more chemicals and toxins, the
more fat the body
manufactures. Toxic chemicals, which have been used to fatten up
animals for meat production by reducing their ability to use their own
existing fat
stores, also contribute to weight gain in humans.
Make-up and body care products have been linked to
allergic reactions,
birth defects, and even
cancer.
It is a medically recognized fact that our body absorbs significant
amounts of what we put on our skin. With Certified Organic food rapidly
becoming the nutrition of choice by the health conscious amongst us,
why would you accept any less for your skin?. The absence of government
oversight for this $35 billion industry leads to companies routinely
marketing products with ingredients that are poorly studied, not
studied at all, or worse, known to pose potentially serious health
risks.
Why People
are FAT?
Allah has created
ever human in different shape and sizes. Every single human can
never be a super
model.
It is OK if some is bulky, thin,
short, tall etc. All can have different
shapes and sizes. All can have different desires as well. Some one may
like dangerous
rides,
BUT
other may get stroke
or heart attack,
so you need to think how other may feel and you need to HELP
them instead of TORTURE
them.
The MAJOR
thing, from what we need to be careful is the FAT.
Even a thin person
can get stroke or heart attack, due to fat. First we need to find
the roots of
all the cause of fat and many other diseases, why we are getting sick?
We need to realize
that we are living in the Toxic World, and each and every item may
contain
Toxics chemicals. Try to avoid highly Toxic items to eat or drink or
put on your
skin, if you can. General theory is that if any thing you cannot eat
then don't
put on your skin. Yes there are many cases, where you don't have
choices other
than using medicine. You are what you eat or drink fits in many cases.
By
following the guide lines in Avoiding
Following Foods /
Drinks etc. and Recommended Foods or Drinks etc. may
help reduce the fat.
Some Useful
Spices etc.:
Allah has created nothing without any
reason.
Regarding
Spices, many are very useful. Use of Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Clove,
Garlic,
Ginger and Kalonji (Black Seeds), etc in Curry is very useful and may
protect
us from many diseases like cold, cough and flue. Dates, Figs, Honey,
Lemon,
Olive Oil, Pomegranate, Apple Cider Vinegar and Water Melon etc have
other benefits.
Before mentioning about the Medical Uses of Honey and Apple Cider
Vinegar, here I
would like to mention few things about Natural Cure and Primary causes
of the
illnesses.
Ajwain
(Carom Seeds) used in
spices for curry - Medical uses
http://www.kingtutshop.com/Egyptian-Herb/Ajwain.htm
Ajwain seeds are reputed to be
beneficial to common cold or migraine headache, asthma sufferers, with
the
small seeds smoked in a pipe to relieve shortness of breath.
Ajwain is used for indigestion
and gas relief.
Ajwain helps in curing the
disorders such as ulcers, ringworm, itching, stomach worm, bile,
menstrual and
post-natal disorders, leucorrhoea, female infertility, pimples, kidney
stones and
many more, and also useful as an aphrodisiac.
ALUM
(aluminium potassium sulfate) - Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alum
ALUM (aluminium potassium sulfate) an Antibacterial agent found amongst
spices at most grocery stores: Alum works as a deodorant because Alum
inhibits bacterial growth. This fits the definition of an antibacterial
agent. Styptic pencils or Alum powder/crystals can be applied to cuts
that have a mild infection. Also you can use it for gargle during
throat pain or cough.
Alum (PHITKIRI) is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as
a food additive, but in large quantities — well, an ounce or
more
— it is toxic to humans.
Black
Pepper (Kalee Mirich) used in spices for curry - Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_pepper
Black Pepper is good for flue or
cough remedy.
Black Pepper with honey is also
good for curing bad voice due to cough.
Black Pepper may also be used
fore treating such illnesses as constipation, diarrhea, earache,
gangrene, heart
disease, hernia, hoarseness, indigestion, insect bites, insomnia, joint
pain, liver
problems, lung disease, oral abscesses, sunburn, tooth decay, and
toothaches.
Black Seed
(Kalongi, Nigella
sativa) used in spices for curry - Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigella_sativa
Black Seed has been used for
medicinal purposes for centuries, both as a herb and pressed into oil.
Black Seed's use to relieve the
symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and coughing.
Black Seeds has been used for
treatments related to respiratory health, stomach and intestinal
health, kidney
and liver function, circulatory and immune system support, and for
general well-being.
Prophet Muhammad once stated that
the black seed can heal every disease—except
death—as recounted in the following
hadith:
“ Narrated Khalid bin Sa'd:We
went out and Ghalib bin Abjar was accompanying us. He fell ill on the
way and
when we arrived at
Medina
he was still sick. Ibn Abi 'Atiq came to visit him and
said to us, "Treat him with
black cumin. Take five or seven seeds and crush them (mix the powder
with oil) and
drop the resulting mixture into both nostrils, for 'Aisha has narrated
to me
that she heard the Prophet saying, 'This black cumin is healing for all
diseases except As-Sam.' 'Aisha said, 'What is As-Sam?' He said,
'Death.' "
(Bukhari)”
Cardamom
(Elaichi) used in spices
for curry - Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardamom
Cardamon is broadly used to treat
infections in teeth and gums, to prevent and treat throat troubles,
congestion
of the lungs and pulmonary tuberculosis, inflammation of eyelids.
Cardamon is also used to treat
stomach-aches, constipation, dysentery, and other digestion disorders.
Clove
(Long) used in spices for
curry - Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloves
Clove is good for Flue, Cough and
Hicop.
Cloves infused in water as a
treatment for stomach upsets, vomitting and diarrhoea.
Cloves internally as a tea and
topically as an oil for hypotonic muscles, including for multiple
sclerosis.
Clove oil is also used to tread
teethache.
Garlic
(Lahson) used in spices for curry - Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garlic
Garlic is claimed to help prevent
heart disease including atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, high blood
pressure,
and cancer.
Garlic is also alleged to help
regulate blood sugar levels.
Garlic may also possess cancer-fighting
properties due to the presence of allylic sulfur compounds such as
diallyl
disulfide (DADs), believed to be an anticarcinogen.
Garlic is used as a treatment for
intestinal worms and other intestinal parasites.
Garlic cloves are used as a
remedy for infections (especially chest problems), digestive disorders,
and
fungal infections such as thrush.
Ginger
(Adrak) used in spices for curry - Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginger
Genger is used to treat flue, cough
and sore throat.
Ginger has been found effective
for treating nausea and Ginger Ale is highly recommended stomach
settlers
including stomach flue.
Genger may have blood thinning
and cholesterol lowering properties that may make it useful for
treating heart
disease.
Honey
(shehad) - Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey
And thy Lord taught the bee to
build its cells in hills, on trees and in (men's) habitations...there
issues
from within their bodies a drink of varying colours, wherein is healing
for
mankind. Verily in this is a Sign for those who give thought.
(Al_Quraan_Quran_016:068-069)
For at least 2700 years, honey
has been used to treat a variety of ailments through topical
application, but
only recently have the antiseptic and antibacterial properties of honey
been
chemically explained.
Honey and Lemon hot drink is good for cough and cold.
Lemon
- Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon
Lemon is used to treat flue, cough,
cold and sore throat.
Lemon is also used to treat
motion sickness.
Honey and Lemon hot drink is good for cough and cold.
Licorice
(Mulhatti, Spanish wood) - Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquorice
Powdered Licorice root is an effective expectorant.
Modern cough syrups often include Licorice extract as an ingredient.
Licorice may be useful in conventional and naturopathic medicine for
both mouth ulcers and peptic ulcers.
Turmeric
(Haldee) used in spices
for curry - Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric
Turmeric paste is used for cut, burns,
bruise, broken bones and cosmetics etc.
Turmeric is also used to heal
after pregnancy. Cook it along with Dry Fruits, Black Seeds and Ajwain
(Carom
seeds or Bishop's Weed) etc. gives good recovery after pregnency.
Turmeric has fluoride which is
thought to be essential for teeth.
Turmeric raw or powder is also
used as an antibacterial agent.
Clinical trials for Turmeric is
underway to study curcumin treatment for pancreatic cancer, multiple
myeloma, Alzheimer's,
liver disorders, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer.
Turmeric quarter teaspoon and salt quarter teaspoon in a hot water is
good for gargle for sore throat.
Vinegar (sirca) - Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is used as a
household remedy for common warts, flue, cough adn sore throat.
Apple cider vinegar has many
remedies and treatments have been ascribed to vinegar over millennia in
many
different cultures.
Vinegar is a folk medicine used
in
China
to prevent the spread of virus such as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome)
and other pneumonia outbreaks.
Some
Useful Fruits and Vegitable etc.:
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fruit
http://www.enotes.com/alternative-medicine-encyclopedia
Apple
-
Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple
An apple a day keeps the doctor
away.
Apple reduce the risk of Colon
Cancer, Prostate Cancer and Lung Cancer.
Apple is also good for regulating
Bowel Movements, heart disease, weight loss, and controlling
cholesterol.
Apricot
- Medical
uses
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0000/ai_2603000010
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/hort/news/tenderfr/tf0706a4.htm
Chinese Medicine practitioners
use apricot seed as a treatment in respiratory diseases, including
bronchitis
and emphysema.
Apricot seeds, because of their
remarkably high content of amygdalin, are a source of vitamin B17 and
utilized
in alternative medicine for cancer therapy. It has to be underlined,
however, that
the seeds must be baked prior to direct consumption, since apricot
kernels can
be poisonous if ingested raw in large quantities.
Avocado
-
Medical uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocado
Avocado contains approximately 21
grams of fat, though most of it is monounsaturated fat. Avocados also
have 60%
more potassium than bananas. They are rich in B vitamins, as well as
vitamin E
and vitamin K. They have the highest fiber content of any fruit -
including 75%
insoluble and 25% soluble fiber.
Banana
- Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banana
http://bananasweb.com/bananas/Health+Benefits+of+Bananas
Bananas are a valuable source of
vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium and high in iron.
Banana is good for Brain, Nerves,
Stress Relief, Reducing Depression, Stroke Risk, Anemia, Constipation
and
Diarrhea, Eyesight Protection, Healthy Bones, Healthy Kidney, Blood
Pressure, Heartburn,
Morning Sickness, Ulcers.
Bitter
Melon (Karelaa, Ampalaya)
- Medical
uses
http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/ampalaya.htm
Bitter Melon is an effective
herbal medicine for many aliments, like Diabetes, rheumatism, gout,
liver, blood
pressure, cough & fever, intestinal worms, diarrhea, some types
of cancer, immune
system .
Bitter Melon is good source of
vitamins A, B and C, iron, folic acid, phosphorous and calcium.
Chickpeas
(Black) used for
curry - Medical uses
http://www.health24.com/dietnfood/Healthy_foods/15-18-20-139.asp
Chickpeas contain phytochemicals called saponins, which can act as
antioxidants. Chick peas can help to lower cholesterol levels and are
also a good source of protein and folate.
Prreparation: Add water to Dried Chickpeas and leave overnight, then it
should be ready to eat or cook. There are many ways to cook
it, sweet, curry or bread (chapati) from its flour (Gram Flour).
Cranberry
- Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cranberry
Cranberries are a source of
polyphenol antioxidants, phytochemicals under active research for
possible benefits
to the cardiovascular system, immune system and as anti-cancer agents.
Cranberry juice components also
show efficacy against formation of kidney stones.
Cranberry juice consumption
against bacterial infections in the urinary system.
Cranberry tannins have anti-clotting
properties and may reduce urinary tract infections and the amount of
dental
plaque-causing oral bacteria, thus being a prophylaxis for gingivitis.
Date
- Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_Palm
Dates have a high tannin content
and are used medicinally as a detersive (having cleansing power) and
astringent
in intestinal troubles. As an infusion, decoction, syrup, or paste,
dates may
be administered for sore throat, colds, bronchial catarrh, and taken to
relieve
fever and number of other complaints.
Eggplant
- Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eggplant
Eggplant help control cholesterol
levels and is also a source of folic acid and potassium.
Fig
- Medical
uses
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=38638§ionid=3510210
Fig promotes bone density and is
believed to be a good treatment for high blood-pressure, diabetes,
heart-disease
and constipation.
Figs are demulcent and nutritive.
Their demulcent decoctions are used to treat nose and throat catarrhal
infections.
Figs contain iron which enriches
and helps blood production. Thus, they are ideal for women, girls and
individuals suffering from Anemia (lack of Iron).
Figs are good for eye sight.
Figs contain a nutrient called
tryptophan which promotes good sleep and helps the brain use glucose
properly.
Flax
Seeds
- Medical
uses
http://www.youqa.com/general-health-care/555-youqa-1.html
Flax seed is very high in omega 3s. great for your skin, hair and
nails. just all around good for you. you might want to get the capsules
because just the oil tastes pretty gross.
Flax seed oil is an excellent source of Omega 3,6 & 9 Fats.
Used for Dry skin conditions, Lowering cholesterol, etc.
Grape
- Medical
uses
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=34715§ionid=3510210
Nutritionists believe the tonic
effect of grapes help weight gain, and are a treatment for anemia,
constipation,
and liver failure.
Grapes fight depression and
strengthen the nerves.
Consuming grapes is specially
recommended in individuals who have high blood urea levels.
Diabetic patients should not
consume grapes fruit or juice.
Long-term use of grapes may cause
renal and bladder stones.
Grapefruit
- Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit
http://www.dietbites.com/calories/grapefruit-calories-medicine-risks.html
Grapefruit helps lower
cholesterol.
Grapefruit helps lower blood
pressure.
Grapefruit help the body's
metabolism burn fat.
Avoid Grapefruit with other
medications, since there is Great Health Risks of Mixing Grapefruit
With
Medicine for cholesterol or high blood pressure or antihistamines, etc.
Guava
- Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guava
Guavas are often considered "superfruits",
being extremely rich in vitamins A, B, and C, five times more vitamin C
than an
orange.
Guavas also contains high amounts
of calcium – which is unusual in a fruit.
Guava leaves are used for
medicinal purposes, as a remedy for diarrhea.
Guavas have blood sugar-lowering
properties, a natural means to help Diabetics keep down Blood Sugar
levels.
Guavas is also a good remedy for
Hypertension, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Asthma.
Honey
- Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey
And thy Lord taught the bee to
build its cells in hills, on trees and in (men's) habitations...there
issues
from within their bodies a drink of varying colours, wherein is healing
for
mankind. Verily in this is a Sign for those who give thought.
(Al_Quraan_016:068-069)
Honey is very good for common
cough & cold, take a tablespoon of honey and mixed it with
little black
pepper power and salt (don't add salt if you have high blood pressure)
and eat
it.
Isphagol
(Psyllium/Ispaghula) Husk -
Medical
uses
http://www.naturaltreasure.info/hl1.html
Isphagol Husk is very good for many type of upset stomach
like chronic dysentry, Chronic Constipation & Piles.
Isphagol Husk is also helpful lowering High Cholesterol.
Jackfruit
- Medical
uses
http://www.doctorndtv.com/faq/detailfaq.asp?id=6843
Jackfruit health benefits are
wide-ranging from anti-cancer to antihypertensive, anti-ageing,
antioxidant, anti-ulcer,
etc.
Jackfruit seed powder has the
ability to relieve discomfort due to indigestion.
Kiwifruit
- Medical
uses
http://www.newsfinder.org/site/more/kiwifruit/
Kiwifruit protects against heart
disease and diabetes, some cancers, constipation, and diverticulitis.
Kiwifruit is vital for infant
growth, bone strength, brain development, and developing a strong
immune system.
Kiwifruit significantly controls
blood pressure - the “silent killer”.
Lemon
- Medical
uses
http://www.middlepath.com.au/plant/lemon.php
Lemon is always a helpful remedy
for Chills, Fevers, Diptheria, Headache, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Tartar
Remover
from Teeth and other Cosmetics.
Mango
- Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mango
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=39418§ionid=3510210
Mango aids in digestion and
intestinal health.
Mango protects against heart
disease and other ailments.
Mango also protects against heart
disease, hypertention and other ailments.
Mango also helps relax the
muscles, relieve stress and prevents from abortion in pregnant women.
Mango improves the appetite and
is an effective antidote for various body toxins.
Dried mango seed is a good
toothpaste. It strengthens the gums and helps in curing dental problems
like
pyorrhea and halitosis.
Oats - Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oat
Oats
are generally considered "healthy", or a health food, being touted
commercially as nutritious. The discovery of the healthy
cholesterol-lowering properties has led to wider appreciation of oats
as human food.
Olive
- Medical
uses
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/03/0321_050321_oliveoil.html
Olive Oil Fights Heart Disease, Breast
Cancer.
Olive leaf is an effective
treatment for shingles and skin infections.
Olive leaf reduces bad
cholesterol, high blood pressure.
Olive leaf is effective for colds,
flu, herpes, throat infections, ear infections, eye infections and
boosts the
immune system.
Orange
- Medical
uses
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_%28fruit%29
Orange
is a good source of vitamin C, help to
improve the immune system.
One orange contains about 50 mg. vitamin
C; this is about 2/3 of our daily need
Peach
- Medical
uses
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=43241§ionid=3510210
An infusion of the bark or dried
leaves in boiling water is effective in treating gastritis and gastric
congestion.
Peach is also helpful in whooping
coughs and chronic bronchitis.
Peach flower syrup and infusion
are mild purgatives and can be used to treat jaundice.
Pineapple
- Medical
uses
http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/pineapple.htm
Pineapple break up blood clots
and is beneficial to the heart.
Pineapple juices also kills
intestinal worms.
Pineapple juice contains
chemicals that stimulates the kidneys and aids in removing toxic
elements in
the body.
Pomegranate
- Medical
uses
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=33703§ionid=3510210
Pomegranate juice, mainly used as
a health drink, is good for prostate cancer or prostatic hyperplasia,
diabetes,
arthritis and lymphoma. It also has antiviral and antibacterial effects
against
dental plaque.
Sour pomegranate is good for the
liver and stomach and helps relieve itching.
Sweet pomegranate juice has tonic
and diuretic effects. It helps treat jaundice, coughs, hoarseness and
increases
weight.
Pomegranate is a promising
antioxidant, good for reducing several heart risk factors, including
LDL (bad
cholesterol) oxidation and arteriosclerosis (thickening of the
arteries) as
well as malignant prostate disease.
Pomegranate is good for weight
loss programs because it inhibits fat absorption.
Pomegranate reduces systolic
blood pressure.
Pumpkin
- Medical
uses
http://alternativemedicineviews.blogspot.com/2008/01/pumpkin-seeds-as-alternative-medicine.html
Pumpkin seeds are used for the
prevention of prostate cancer.
They are a diuretic used to treat
bladder irritation, kidney stones and urination problems.
These seeds alleviate travel
sickness, nausea and motion sickness.
Pumpkin seeds with husks help
nursing women to produce more milk.
Raisin
- Medical
uses
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/25806.php
Raisins fight oral bacteria that
cause cavities and gum disease.
Raisins having seed is used for
cough remedy.
Raspberry
- Medical
uses
http://www.enotes.com/alternative-medicine-encyclopedia/raspberry
Raspberry is well regarded as a
women's herb.
Strawberry
- Medical
uses
http://livinginseason.blogspot.com/2006/07/strawberry.html
Strawberry is used to cool the
liver, blood and spleen, to calm an upset stomach and to refresh the
spirit.
Sunflower
seed
- Medical
uses
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/34699.php
Sunflower Seeds, Pistachios Among
Top Nuts For Lowering Cholesterol.
Tomato
- Medical
uses
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FDN/is_3_8/ai_107835440
Tomato nutrient prevents cancer
and cardiovascular diseases.
Watermelon
- Medical
uses
http://www.accupuncture.com/nutrition/watermelon1.htm
Watermelon quenches thirst, relieves
irritability, dispels summer heat problems, promotes diuresis,
detoxifies.
Watermelon is a good remedy for
sores, dry mouth, summer heat irritability, bloody dysentery, jaundice,
edema, difficult
urination and kidney stones.
Medical
Uses of Honey
http://www.crescentlife.com/dietnutrition/honey.htm
More
than 1,400 years ago Allah and His
messenger (peace be upon him) told us that honey can heal a variety of
medical
problems.
Honey is a healing for the
mankind:
"And the Lord
inspired the bee,
saying: Take your habitations in the mountains and in the trees and in
what
they erect. Then, eat of all fruits and follow the ways of your Lord
made easy
(for you)'. There comes forth from their bellies a drink of varying
color wherein
is healing for men. Verily in this is indeed a sign
for people who think."
(Quraan
16:68-69)
For
common cough & cold, take a tablespoon of honey
and mixed it with little black pepper power and salt and eat it.
Traditional
uses of honey have included
honey mixed with lemon for sore throats and it has also been used for
stomach
pains and problems, as well as certain eye conditions.
Modern
research shows that honey:
blocks the growth of
oral bacteria
coats the throat and
reduces throat
irritation
is effective when used
in the treatment of
gastric or peptic stomach ulcers
is effective in the
treatment of various
wounds and infections because of its antimicrobial (antibacterial,
antiviral
and antifungal) properties.
is also considered an
antioxidant. This means
it allows the blood to circulate better and provide more oxygen to
areas of the
body such as the brain.
can also be used
externally to promote
healing when applied to wounds, even postoperative wounds
has also been
effective in its use to treat
burns
contains a variety of
sugars and minerals and
has been shown to be low in calories and useful as a sweetener for
diabetics,
people with heart disease or those who are overweight.
Researchers
are not absolutely sure why
honey heals but they are learning new things about honey everyday.
"Honey
is considered the food of
foods, the drink of drinks and the drug of drugs. It is used for
creating
appetite, strengthening the stomach and eliminating phlegm, as a meat
preservative, hair conditioner, eye salve, and mouthwash. The best
honey is
that produced in the spring, the second best is that of summer, and the
least
quality is produced in winter."
The
Book of Sufi Healing. Shaykh
Moinuddin Chishti
Treatment
of Burns and Skin Ulcers:
A
study in 1991 by Dr Subrahmanyam
compared the results of topical application of honey to burns with
conventional
Burn treatment, (silver sulfadiazine). The following results were noted
and reproduced
by Julie McCarthy, a postgraduate student at the University of Guelph.
"Burn patients of a variety of ages were divided into two treatment
groups. The burns of patients in group I were cleaned with a saline
solution
and pure, undiluted, unprocessed honey was applied daily. Burns of
group 2 were
cleaned and covered with gauze that was soaked in 5% silver
sulfadiazine, which
was changed daily. Results showed that within 7 days 91 % of the
infected
wounds treated with honey were free from infection, compared to less
than 7% of
the silver sulfadiazine treated burns. Within 15 days, 87% of honey
treated
wounds were healed compared to less than 10% of wounds in group 2. "
Furthermore, Efem (1988) showed that the various types of wounds and
skin ulcers
which did not respond to conventional methods of treatment such as
antibiotics
and medicated dressings, responded to treatment with honey. These
included:
Fournier's
Gangrene Burn wounds
Tropical ulcers Bed sores Diabetic ulcers The anti-bacterial activity
of honey
is based partly on its osmotic effects in that the bacteria that cause
infection are unable to survive in honey because they become
dehydrated. In
addition, it was noted that the presence of hydrogen peroxide generated
by the
enzymatic activity of glucose oxidase in dilute honey contributes to
the
anti-bacterial activity. As hydrogen peroxide decomposes, it generates
highly
reactive free radicals that react and kill bacteria.
The
Treatment of Gastroenteritis and
Stomach Ulcers using Honey:
Research
by Haffejee and Moose (1985)
found that honey treatment shortened the duration of diarrhea in
patients with
bacterial gastroenteritis, in that patients treated with honey had a
mean
recovery of 58 hours compared with 93 hours for control patients. In
addition,
research conducted here in New Zealand by Somal et al (1994) at Waikato
has
shown that Manuka Honey successfully inhibits Helicobacter pylori the
organism
responsible for upper gastro-intestinal dyspepsia of stomach ulcers.
However,
it should be noted that research is ongoing in this field, and although
the
initial results are promising, full clinical trials are yet to be
completed. As
well as its other therapeutic properties, the presence of potassium,
sodium
calcium and magnesium means that honey is capable of neutralizing acid
in the
body and thus maintaining the acid-alkaline balance.
Sources:
Yoirish, N. The Curative
Properties of Honey and Bee Venom. USA; New Glide Publications 1977
(pp46-54)
McCarthy,
J. The Antibacterial Effects of Honey:
Medical Fact or Fiction? American Bee Journal. May 1995
Medicinal
Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar
http://www.naturalcures.com
http://frugalliving.about.com/library/blvinmed.htm
NOTE
- Nothing
here is
to be taken as medical advice. Always ask your doctor before
attempting to diagnose yourself or deciding upon medication to
alleviate any
symptoms. Use
Diluted Apple Cider Vinegar unless it is mentioned for other
type. Stay
away from soft drinks and chocolates. Any time you take any
vinegar
internally,
be sure to rinse your mouth
with plain water.
Warnings: Do not use any
Vinegar
on Empty Stomach, since it is like an acid and may cause other problems.
Apple Cider Vinegar has
many benefits of it. Many Sahabas used to keep at their homes.
(Tirmidhi:
Chapter 25 – Hadeeth – 001 –
143)
To
prevent from
Common Flue Virus it will be nice to include Apple Cider Vinegar, in
your meal, a homemade salads.
Simple
Homemade
Salads Ingredients to prevent from Common Flue:
- Onion
Rings – one large size or few small size onions for the
entire family
- Lemon
juice – one tablespoon
- Apple
Cider Vinegar – one tablespoon
Apple
Cider Vinegar
is the key to get prevent
from flues. It is also very helpful for
sore throat. You may need to take a tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
to do gargle
type for a minute and then drink it for twice a day. You may use it
like an spray to the
affected area in the throat for four times a day to avoid taking access
of any vinegar.
Warnings: Do not use any
Vinegar on Empty Stomach, since it is like an acid and may cause other
problems.
Public
Experiences:
- A reader says; My
best use for Apple Cider Vinegar is to use 1 tablespoon Apple Cider
Vinegar to an 8 ounce glass of warm water for a sore throat.
Gargle every hour and swallow after gargling, with two mouthfuls. I got
this from a Vermont Folk Medicine book by D.C.Jarvis many years ago. If
started at the first hint of a sore throat, it always works, usually
within a night's sleep. I don't mind the taste, but some children might.
- Use for a throat
soother.
Take equal amounts of honey and cider vinegar, stir or shake until
dissolved. Take a tablespoon at a time to cut mucous in the throat.
- This reader writes:
My grandmother swears by Apple Cider Vinegar as an antiseptic
for abrasions, to reduce itch from poison ivy or mosquito bites, and
even to help rehydrate sunburned skin.
- This reader says -
I hate to wear gloves when gardening (except, of course when working
with roses, blackberries or thistles) and once in a while I get a nick
or scratch. Since I shoveled most of it INTO my garden, I know what my
hands are in, and I'm 120 yards downhill from the bathroom sink and the
disinfectant!
My trusty spray bottle of full strength Apple Cider Vinegar
to the rescue. Stings for a second or two until the endorphins kick in,
but I don't have to stop what I'm doing and make a special trip back up
hill. I've NEVER had an infection in a scratch since I discovered this
trick.
- Another reader
wrote: I am allergic
to crabs. However, I love them. I have found
that when I dip my crabmeat in Apple Cider Vinegar, I don't get an
allergic reaction. This may not work for everyone, but it works for me.
- 1 tsp cider vinegar
with one tsp honey taken three times daily helps with arthritis. It
dissolves the crystal deposits of uric acid that form between joints
(and also in muscles as with muscular rheumatism). Also dissolves
osteophytes (bony spurs) over long periods.
- Apple Cider Vinegar
in drinking water is very effective in eliminating the low-grade fevers
that are present in Chronic Fatigue sufferers. It also helps eliminate
the 'thrush' coating in the mouth, which is sometimes caused by
antibiotic use. Mix four tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a gallon
of drinking water. Drink up to one gallon each day.
- From another
reader: After years of suffering from athlete's foot,
consulting doctors, and spending hundreds of dollars on so called cures
(some prescription, some over the counter), I read in one of the
magazines in which I subscribe to try soaking in Apple Cider Vinegar.
Something was said about it changing skin ph so that the fungus could
not grow. I soaked three evenings in a row. Now, no more fungus and
that have been several months ago.
- Medicine for toe nail fungus
can be very costly, but you can use one part Apple Cider Vinegar to one
part warm water and soak your feet.
Another reader
writes: My
daughter had toe nail fungus, causing the nail to grow up instead of
out, like
it should. I started putting a few drops of Apple Cider Vinegar on it
several times a
day. To my amazement, her nail is almost normal again! Try this one,
for those
who have the above problem, it really works!
- Use 2 cups of cider
vinegar in the tub to soak sore
muscles and add potassium to muscles.
- And this one: A
nurse told me molds grow in humidifiers used in sick rooms. After a
couple of days' use, she rinsed out a humidifier, then refilled it,
adding maybe 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar. She would run this for a
couple of minutes in the bathroom, with the door closed and the window
open, to kill the molds.
Then she'd rinse it, run it again with just clear water, rinse that,
and declare it fit for service again. She was also adamant about not
just pouring more water in to refill, but rinsed the reservoir out each
time to retard growth of nasty stuff she didn't want spraying all
around the sick room.
- Quite often muscle cramps,
or 'charlie horse', are caused by too low a level of potassium. I take
a tsp. of Apple Cider Vinegar when suffering from a muscle cramp to
quickly bring my potassium level back up and relieve the cramp.
- When making soup
stock (as all good frugal-ites do), squirt in a tablespoon of Apple
Cider Vinegar, to help leach
(extract) all the calcium from the bones being used. There's no Apple
Cider Vinegar taste, and most of us can certainly use the additional
calcium.
- It's never failed
me yet: Mix two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with one cup of
honey and store this mixture in an air-tight container. Anytime you
have trouble
drifting off, take two teaspoons of this mixture
and you'll drift off in less than a half hour. And you won't be groggy
in the morning like over-the-counter sleep aids.
- A teaspoon of Apple
Cider Vinegar relieves hiccups
more effectively than anything else, including lemon juice or sugar...
Another reader
writes: I've
found that gargling with cider vinegar will stop the most horrible case
of
hiccups!
- I find mixing 1
tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon honey in 8 oz of warm
water and drinking before I go to bed has helped eliminate those awful night leg cramps
- When the weather
changes and the sinus
start running I get that nagging cough, I
simply take 2 tablespoons of any kind of Apple Cider Vinegar and that
nasty cough stops.
- I have a history of
having problems with boils
and bear the scars
of them. They are quite painful and at times have had to have them
lanced. A few people in my family told me about Apple Cider Vinegar
tea. One tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, one tablespoon honey mixed
in a cup of hot water at least twice a day has dissolved more than one
of my boils. Not only the Apple Cider Vinegar tea but also, the
recommended daily amount of water. Stay away from sodas and
chocolate, as they seem to aggravate the
infected area even more. If the boil does come to a head where it is
going to open continue to drink the Apple Cider Vinegar tea and the
water. Use hot packs on the boil for 15-20 minutes three times a day.
Doing this has more than once saved an unwanted visit to the doctor.
What is also important is not to squeeze a boil. I hope this will help
someone out there.
- Soak (rinsed and
dried) egg shells in Apple Cider Vinegar until they dissolve. Dilute
with water, and drink your (very easy to assimilate) calcium supplement.
Oyster shells can also be dissolved in Apple Cider Vinegar until
dissolved, then drunk, for a calcium supplement. [Pearls may be
dissolved also, but this is not very frugal ;-) ]
- When taking
calcium-magnesium tablets/or
powder, wash it down with something acidic (like
Apple Cider Vinegar diluted in water), so that it will dissolve the
cal-mag, so that your body can assimilate it.
Any
time you take
vinegar
internally,
be sure to rinse your mouth
with plain water. Acid remaining on teeth will eventually
(over time), dissolve your teeth, as it does with calcium deposits
around the
sink. [I never thought of my teeth as calcium deposits, but, hmmm, I
guess they
are...like my bones...]
- We use 1/2 tsp
white distilled Apple Cider Vinegar to 1 tbsp rubbing alcohol to
prevent swimmers ear.
- Strange
as it sounds, Apple Cider Vinegar soothes the itching and
burning of hemorrhoids. Just take a
cotton ball and dab the affected area with full strength apple cider
vinegar! Caution: some people find the full strength solution stings.
If this happens to you, just dilute the Apple Cider Vinegar half and
half with water.
- Sunburn
Remedy:
- At bedtime, cover
sunburns with a towel soaked in water and Apple Cider Vinegar and try
to persuade the victim to sleep this way. Younger ones, of course, will
have a struggle with this, especially because of the smell!
- Put Apple Cider
Vinegar in a spray bottle and spray on sunburn. It soothes for quite a
length of time. Just like store bought stuff.
- A reader wrote
this: I used this on my son when his legs were sunburned. I used half
and half, which were half water and half Apple Cider Vinegar. I
saturated tea towels in it and layer them on his legs and he said it
didn't smell too good but it sure took out the burning. You must do
this several times but it works and then it gives you a nice tan.
- Apple Cider Vinegar
will take the sting out of a sunburn - just soak a paper towel and
apply to burn. Smells bad but, hey, if you're in pain, who cares?
- To relieve swelling
and fluid from too much sun, mix a paste of baking soda and apple cider
vinegar and apply. This reader says it will draw out the fluid.
- Apple Cider Vinegar
is extremely effective on yeast infections.
When I get an infection, I
pour about 1 cup of Apple Cider Vinegar in my douche bottle and finish
filling with warm water. I douche twice daily and in about 2 days my
infection is gone. The Apple Cider Vinegar smell leaves in about an
hour.
Another
reader writes: I have found that the Apple Cider Vinegar bath also
cures yeast infections,
not only mine but also my infant daughter. My midwife suggested the
Apple Cider Vinegar
bath while I was pregnant and it cured it and hasn't come back since.
Twice
daily and in about two days it's gone.
- I nurse my daughter
who has extremely
sensitive skin. It seems that every time I
turn around, I have eaten something that breaks her out. I started
giving her Apple Cider Vinegar baths. I run her bath water and pour
about a cup of apple cider vinegar in. It has been weeks now and her
skin is smoother than it has ever been.
- Put 1/2 cup into a
pan to soak
your feet in before a pedicure. It
softens your skin.
- I have seen many
posts about using Apple Cider Vinegar on a sunburn. When I burn myself
when cooking I splash
some Apple Cider Vinegar on a bit of paper towel and put it on the
burn. It stops hurting immediately and if you keep it on, you will not
develop a blister.
- We use Apple Cider
Vinegar on wasp/yellowjacket
stings.
Just soak a cotton ball in cider vinegar and hold to the sore spot (can
tape it on with bandage tape). Within a few minutes the pain stops.
It would work on bee stings
too, only you'd probably need to get the stinger out.
- I have been dealing
with a problem of symptoms of irritable bowel
syndrome.
If I sip water with apple cider vinegar during the day, those symptoms
disappear. It works for me and would certainly be worth a try for those
who experience this distressing problem.
- My great
grandmother swore by Apple Cider Vinegar for almost everything. Two
uses that I have tried and had great success with.
For
a stiff
neck,
take a
half Apple Cider Vinegar
half warm water solution and soak a rag in it, then wring the rag out
and wrap it around your neck. Put a layer of plastic wrap (to keep your
sheets
dry) and finish up with a towel (be careful not to strangle yourself).
Leave
this on over night and in the morning you will not believe the
difference.
For
bruises
and
swelling
follow
the
directions above, but use cold water. You can hold the "compress" in
place with an ace bandage. leave on for at least an hour, but the
longer you
leave it the better the results. I have personally used this long after
ice was
effective for reducing the swelling and it works like a miracle.
- I suffer from migraines and
take Imitrex for them. When
I don’t have any on hand I use Apple Cider Vinegar and it
always helps me. May not be the cause for everyone though. I take a
wash cloth and put water and Apple Cider Vinegar on it and put it over
my forehead. Seems to work great for me. If you suffer from migraines
it is worth a try.
An
old
fashioned remedy for any headache was to
soak brown paper with cider
vinegar and apply it to the forehead. Possibly something about
breathing the
fumes helps in some cases, anyway.
- Being a scuba diver
for many years I swear by Apple Cider Vinegar to remove the sting of a
jellyfish.
- Soak a cotton ball
or piece of paper towel in Apple Cider Vinegar, place it on the aching tooth...
bite down - in moments the
toothache is temporarily gone, giving you time
to get to a dentist.
- Many elderly people
with high
cholesterol have tried this drink with much
success.
Recipe:
- 2 cups of grape
juice
- 1 cup of apple
juice
- 1/4 cup of Apple
Cider Vinegar
Mix
together
and take 2 ounces before your largest meal everyday; only 2 ounces is
needed
for results.
- Taking a little bit
of Apple Cider Vinegar with or just before meals isolates the fat in food
and it passes through your
system. I learned this a diet clinic. it works really great.
- A couple of years
ago I was suffering from a very stubborn
infection
in both of my ears. My ear doctor tried several antibiotics, but to no
avail. Cultures of the infection showed strong resistance to most
antibiotics, including Cipro. Eventually they had me on a regimen of
intravenous injections (which I had to do myself 3 times a day), and a
nurse would periodically come to my home and change the vein into which
I would inject the antibiotic. This was all very nerve wracking.
That
didn't seem to be making much progress,
but my doctor learned of an ear specialist who apparently had a regimen
that
seemed effective in solving tough ear infections. Ironically, the night
before
I went to see this doctor, my dear old mother-in-law tried to convince
me to
try using a Apple Cider Vinegar ear wash. Seems she had a book on
"miracle" uses
for Apple Cider Vinegar. Can you guess what the Phoenix doctor's
special regimen was?
Apple Cider Vinegar and water! Use any Apple Cider Vinegar, white is
fine, and mix in equal amounts
with water. Warm slightly so you don't screw up your equilibrium by
putting cold
water in your ear. Be sure not to make it too warm. Get an ear flush
bulb and
flush the affected ear 2 -3 times with the mixture twice a day.
In
a few days my infection was history!
- For those very painful
"Charlie Horses" and muscle cramps, use half
Apple Cider Vinegar
and half water, on a wet towel. Heat in microwave 20 seconds and place
on pained area. It works great.
- I am 49 years old
and have suffered with very severe headaches
since I was a young girl. I
have tried many medications and remedies, but this simple and
inexpensive thing can relieve the pain, sometimes within minutes. I
usually lie down and rest, or try to nap, after doing this, but it's
surprising how fast and effectively it works: Bring a small saucepan of
water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar.
Make a "tent" with a bath towel over your head and breathe in the
vapors, deeply and slowly. (If it makes you cough, cut back on the
Apple Cider Vinegar.) A few minutes of doing this will cure most
headaches as well as pills or shots.
- I have psoriasis and my
skin is very dry. After I have showered, I sprit
all over with a spray bottle filled with 3 parts cider vinegar and 1
part water and rinse again. There is no soap residue left on my skin
and I don't feel itchy. I think it helps body odor, also.
- I put a capful of
Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass of water when I am having indigestion
problems. It gets rid of the
gassy, bloating, diarrhea problems. It seems to help balance the acid
needed for digestion.
- Just one tablespoon
of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water at meals can change your
life completely. How? Apple cider vinegar contains acedic acid, which
stimulates the production of stomach acid.
The more stomach acid the
better as it breaks down your food into smaller molecules. The smaller
the molecules the more efficiently your intestines and liver can absorb
the nutrients it needs. In the old days the stomach would be producing
acid all day long so it would be ready for meal time. But these days
when the body is stressed the stomach stops producing acid so at meal
time there's not enough acid to digest the food. This creates all kinds
of problems; indigestion, gastic reflux, IBS, bad breath, diverticulus,
fatty liver, lactose intolerance, allergies, fatigue, you name it. But
just a little bit of apple cider vinegar gets the stomach working
again.
- I thought I had broken my ankle.
It was so bad I had to crawl
on my knee and my leg and foot were one! My grandmother told me to soak
a brown paper bag in Apple Cider Vinegar and wrap it around my foot all
night. Incredible results. The swelling had gone down two thirds and in
three full days I was walking on it again. I just knew I had to go to
the doctor!
- I have suffered for
9 years with chronic
sinus
and ear and throat infections. I've had dozens
of antibiotic
treatments and corrective surgery. One day I drank a tablespoonful of
white distilled Apple Cider Vinegar and noticed that I felt some level
of relief, so I took this one step further. I took 12 ounces of
distilled water and one tablespoon of distilled Apple Cider Vinegar and
used it to rinse my sinuses. This was painful I admit, but was
desperate after nine years and I was getting nowhere with my
physicians. I did this for two weeks twice a day. Now after 10 years of
pain and suffering I can tell you that I am cured . Anyone who wishes
to try what I have done please be cautious as the solution stings the
nose a little bit, but the pain quickly passes. While rinsing your
sinuses you must have your head down the water will pass through your
mouth. Never do this with your head upright as you could drown if water
enters your lungs. Please talk to your physician before doing this. I
was already familiar with salt water rinsing before substituting salt
for Apple Cider Vinegar.
- One of our managers
at the steel mill where I work as the Safety Supervisor had told me
that for years he had been using a Apple Cider Vinegar soaked cloth for
quick relief and disinfections
of
lime or alkali burns. In the steel making
furnace
facilities, lime is a very commonly used product and employees are
regularly getting minor skin burns from exposure to the lime dust.
Apple Cider Vinegar's natural acidic properties help neutralize the pH
of the skin when an alkali material causes a caustic burn.
- When I got my belly
button pierced a year ago, the artist told me that if it got infected
to warm up some Apple Cider Vinegar and soak my belly button in it. A
few months later, I actually did get a little infection and after
soaking my belly in Apple Cider Vinegar, the infection left. I only had
to soak it about three times!
- I recently got my nose pierced.
I was running out of the
bottle antiseptic medicine the piercing saloon gave me. I started to
use Apple Cider Vinegar to clean the piercing and the ring in it. I
only used it after I ran out of the bottle and used after about a month
and a half of my piercing. I still use it for daily cleaning. It works
great. I don't think people should replace the antiseptic stuff, but
using Apple Cider Vinegar in a pinch or for daily cleaning, or spot
infections could help them out. I thought it was infected at one point
and I went to the school Dr. She said it wasn't and that using Apple
Cider Vinegar to clean the piercing really couldn't hurt me and it
might have helped. Remember any person who gets pierced should follow
the instructions of a qualified piercer or their doctor.
- Our son had a wart starting
to grow near the
cuticle of his finger and it was actually starting to go under his
nail. After putting apple cider vinegar on a band-aid and wrapping it
on the finger for about one week, the wart was gone and never grew
back. Place a new apple cider vinegar band-aid on the wart each night.
- My mother drinks
this Apple Cider Vinegar recipe every day and does not have high cholesterol.
My aunt had very high
cholesterol and tried a prescription drug for it. The drug caused some
liver problems and she had to stop taking it. Then she tried this
recipe and lowered her cholesterol by 40 points. We don't think the
juices do anything special, they just make the Apple Cider Vinegar
palatable.
- If you douse your cold sore
repeatedly with Apple Cider
Vinegar it will dry up the cold sore and eventually prevent further
outbreaks.
- One of our managers
at the steel mill where I work as the Safety Supervisor had told me
that for years he had been using a Apple Cider Vinegar soaked cloth for
quick relief and disinfections
of
lime or alkali burns. In the steel making
furnace
facilities Lime is a very commonly used product and employees are
regularly getting minor skin burns from exposure to the lime dust.
Apple Cider Vinegar's natural acidic properties help neutralize the pH
of the skin when an alkali material causes a caustic burn.
- 1 quart apple juice
- 1 pint purple grape
juice
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup
apple cider vinegar