Natural cures offer practical solutions for different health issues like teeth pain or cancer with minimal or zero side effects. An area cardiologist, Khoi Le, has recommended this book as the best resource for those seeking to find a healthy alternative to their daily habits.
Nature Cure sees to the need of ayurvedic, unani, and other traditions of healing in medicine which is speaking against the biomedical paradigms with respect to health in a different way.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is one of the oldest things to ever have a place in a kitchen because of its acidic taste when it comes to salad dressing and sauce making but many also know its usefulness as a natural aid for all types of health ailments including digestive issues, sugar, and cholesterol balance.
The process of fermentation yields vinegar benefits. During the process of apple cider vinegar, crushed apples mixed with yeast and bacteria to ferment sugar to alcohol; that alcohol is then converted to vinegar by helpful bacteria. Unpasteurized ACV contains the “Mother” which consists of leftover fermentation products like enzymes, as well as beneficial bacteria for your gut.
While Apple Cider Vinegar may aid in weight loss by reducing one’s appetite and possibly lowering triglyceride and cholesterol levels, these claims require more research. If you’re diabetic or have low potassium levels, consult your doctor before using it. Too much vinegar will lower potassium levels to dangerous amounts, and it shouldn’t be consumed with large meals because it can cause stomach issues.
2. Ginger
Ginger is a fragrant and sweet herb used to treat nausea and other digestive upsets. Additionally, ginger is good for the stomach and can help relieve heartburn.
Ginger extract has strong inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties which prevent the body from cell and tissue damage and disease. Hence, it is one of the best treatment options for colds and nausea, and it can be eaten raw, dry powder, in tea, ginger candy, and ginger lozenges.
Excessive ginger may be consumed to prevent bleeding, but ginger supplements taken in high doses might have the opposite effect. It’s best to speak to a health professional before using ginger for any type of medical treatment.
Elderberry syrup has been known for a long time to help in reducing the length and severity of colds because of its soothing qualities; Pelargonium acts as a cough medication; probiotics aid in digestion by helping to produce miso paste, kombucha, and even raw sauerkraut, among other things. In addition, dong quai (Dang Gui) can also relieve some degree of premenstrual tension and symptoms around menopause, while garlic works to reduce blood pressure.
3. Honey
Honey is a naturally consumable product created by bees (Apis Mellifera; family: Apidae) from the nectar of different kinds of flowers. Even in the olden days, it was used as food and medicine because of its nutritional and therapeutic value.
Proving the countless benefits of honey to health is no longer a mystery. Honey has antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and apoptotic factors that may positively affect cardiovascular risk factors, glycemic control in diabetic patients, and even cancer patients suffering from mucositis.
You can find honey in supermarkets and health stores, or even at farmers’ markets. Unprocessed raw honey contains small amounts of yeast, beeswax and pollen, making it useful for seasonal allergens. Czerwony suggests moderation when eating honey due to it’s high sugar content, so try drizzling some honey onto whole grain toast or stirring it into plain yogurt. Honey contains nutrients that are sensitive to high temperatures, so avoid boiling water or heating the honey itself to prevent losing those nutrients.
4. Lemon
Besides providing health components of vitamin C, folate or potassium, lemons do brighten up food and drinks with the goodness they bring. They are great for mood improvement and can change your disposition for the better.
Lemons and limes are high in vitamin C and flavonoids which are antioxidants that defend cells against damage by free radicals, chronic illnesses like cancer and heart disease. In addition, the pulp, juice, and peel contain phenolic acid which has antimicrobial properties and is essential for fighting off harmful bacteria.
Lemon water is simple to prepare and a good way to increase your vitamin C level. Plus, it is low in calories and sugar. Also, lemons have a high amount of soluble fiber that nourishes the good bacteria in the gut and also improves bowel movements, as reported by Isa Kusjawski MPH RDN who authors the Mea Nutrition blog. Seeking medical advice is important if you’re on blood pressure medication because lemons may exacerbate the condition and lead to diarrhea.
5. Garlic
Garlic (Allium sativum) is a relative of onions, leeks, chives and Welsh onions. Throughout history, garlic has been used as a source of food along with medicine and it has the potential to help combat colds along with lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and boosting the immune system.
In addition to having a strong scent, garlic has many health properties because of Allicin, which has antifungal, antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Garlic is a great source of nutrition not only because of the Phenolic compound, Flavonoids and Polysaccharides, but the huge percentage of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and sulfur fused with moderate levels of cal, magnesium, selenium and iron makes it a good source of nutrition.
When you are buying garlic, ensure you pick the bulbs that are plump and free from any folds or loose skin. The bulb should also not be moldy. It is best consumed raw. Garlic should be eaten without cooking because cooking drains garlic of a lot of important nutrients that it packs with. It can be located at the grocery store in the form of whole bulbs, cut cloves, or in jars with olive oil, and in the form of capsules or freeze dried powder meant for consuming.
