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Everyone is different in size, shape, body mass, lifestyle and metabolism so it is impossible to list the amounts of the following foods you should eat. This is a guide for you to stock up on those items which will be beneficial to your particular ailment and avoid those that are not good for you. Then try to eat a varied amount of them all through out the week. Some should be consumed on a daily basis but how much is a matter of each individual trying them out. Start with very small amounts and increase gradually until you begin to feel the benefits. To find out more about the nutritious value of each food go to the A-Z of Kitchen Cures page. For a complete list of all healthy foods in alphabetical order click here.

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Aches & Pains:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: chamomile tea, turmeric, devil's claw, dong quai (Chinese herb), periwinkle, hops, cilantro
Externally;
rosemary (diluted essential oil)
Note: Essential oil is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers

Acne: water
Vegetables & Cereals: carrot, potato, spinach, hops
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
apple cider vinegar, grapes, pears, plums, tomato, cucumber, brazil nuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
flaxseed oil, saffron

Externally; vinegar, bergamot, basil (diluted essential oil)
Note: Essential oil is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers

Allergies:
Vegetables & Cereals: carrot, beet, spinach
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: pears, apricot, grapes
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
cayenne pepper, liquorice, gingko, apple cider vinegar, common stinging nettles

Alzheimer's disease: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: oily fish: such as salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, red cabbage
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: gingko
NOTE: People with thyroid gland problems, kidney or gallstones should avoid cabbage

Anaemia: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy:
eggs, calf's liver, lamb, poultry, salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, tofu, spinach, seaweed, cabbage, soybeans, lentils, broad bean, red kidney bean, chickpeas, pinto bean, lima bean, black bean, navy beans, black-eyed peas, beet, celery, carrot, cress, spinach, kelp, wheat grain cereals, brown rice, common stinging nettles
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apples, oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapefruit, apricot, plums, prunes, strawberry, red grape, berries, cherries, raisins, figs, dates, peaches, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, nasturtium seeds
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: parsley, black strap molasses, thyme, cumin, black pepper, coriander, yellow dock root, wild strawberry leaf, cayenne pepper
NOTE: Those suffering with kidney & gallstones, joint problems, or osteoporosis should avoid plums & prunes.
People with thyroid gland problems, kidney or gallstones should avoid cabbage.
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Anxiety: water
Vegetables & Cereals: lettuce, oats
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: chamomile tea, motherwort, passion flower, schizandra, valerian, skull cap, periwinkle, lobelia, rock-rose flowers, lavender
Avoid: ginseng

Arteriosclerosis:
Vegetables & Cereals: celery, carrot, lettuce, spinach
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: Grapefruit, pineapple, lemon, walnuts, almonds

Arthritis:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's liver
Vegetables & Cereals: watercress, cucumber, celery, beet, red peppers, chilli peppers, carrot, lettuce, spinach, alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: sour cherry, pineapple, sour apples, berries, watermelon
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cayenne pepper, dill, garlic, devil's claw, fenugreek, black strap molasses, apple cider vinegar, nettle leaf, turmeric, parsley, scutellariae (not recommended in pregnancy), yukka (desert plant), devil's claw, lavender, saffron, borage, noni, common stinging nettles, cinnamon
Externally: cayenne pepper, cilantro

Athlete's foot:
Externally: clove oil, garlic

Asthma :
Meat, Fish & Dairy: beef (lean, low fat, organic)
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, tomatoes, bell pepper, radish, celery
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apricots, lemon, pineapple, peaches, apples, watermelon, walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cayenne pepper, passion flower, saffron, common stinging nettles
Avoid: ginseng

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B

Bad Breath: water
Vegetables & Cereals: tomato, carrots, celery, spinach, fenugreek, celery
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apples, grapefruit, lemon, pineapple, guava, avocado
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: parsley, cloves, cilantro
Symptoms, causes & natural treatments & cures

Bleeding:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:

Externally; cayenne pepper, lemon, tea (can help stop bleeding)

Bloating: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: live bio yoghurt, lactose free milk
Vegetables & Cereals:
brown rice, potatoes
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: basil, turmeric, sage, dill, anise, fennel seeds, cloves, mint, parsley, black pepper, cayenne pepper, peppermint,  tea (peppermint, chamomile or fennel)
Externally; bergamot (steam inhalation)
Avoid: dairy products except fresh live yoghurt & lactose free milk, chewing gum, coffee, chocolate, wheat
Slow down; chew carefully. When you eat too fast, you can easily trap a pint or more of air in your gut. With slow, careful chewing, you'll take in less air and you'll drench your food with saliva. Saliva contains enzymes that begin to break down food before it even reaches your gut.

Blood disorders: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: beef (lean, low fat, organic), tofu, lamb, poultry, liver, salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish, eggs
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, oats, whole grains, brown rice, corn, garlic, ginger, onions, carrots, tomatoes, celery, bell peppers, artichoke, beets, soybeans, lentils, broad bean, red kidney bean, chickpeas, pinto bean, lima bean, black bean, navy beans, black-eyed peas, fenugreek
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: almonds, peanuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, pistachio nuts, grapes, apples, oranges, tangerines, limes, lemons, grapefruit, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, grated orange and tangerine peel
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
cayenne pepper, cumin, black pepper, dill, nutmeg, hawthorne berry, motherwort, olive oil, hops, elderberry flowers, yerba santa, yellow dock root, bdellium gum, safflower, dandelion, tea (especially green tea), borage, flaxseed oil, apple cider vinegar, turmeric
Avoid: fatty meats, ephedra, ginseng, liquorice, feverfew, salt
NOTE:
If you take anti-coagulants, see a doctor before consuming large amounts of ginger, which could thin the blood further. Also if you have high cholesterol avoid shell fish, eggs and other dairy products
See: Anaemia

Boils: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: acidophilus enriched live yoghurt
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: grapes
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
turmeric (1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in warm water 3 x a day), nutmeg, nasturtium, garlic, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper
Externally; watercress, honey (to draw out bacteria and pus), tea tree oil, apple cider vinegar, baking soda compress, tomato paste, oatmeal, salt, crushed garlic cloves, fenugreek, parsley, red beet
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Breast cancer:
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa, tofu, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts, turnips, kohlrabi, rutabaga, bok choy, kale, carrots, onions,  tomatoes, red peppers, corn, wheat, oats (reduces the risk of cancer), mushrooms (reduces the risk of cancer)
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apples, pineapple, pumpkin, tangerines, apples, berries, (reduces the risk of cancer), walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cayenne pepper, turmeric, ginseng, comfrey, green tea, suma, spices
(reduces the risk of cancer)

Bronchitis:
Vegetables & Cereals: watercress, ginger, garlic, tomato, carrots, onion, spinach
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: almonds, lemons, elderberry, apricot, lemon, pineapple, peach
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: honey, basil, rosemary, cloves, cayenne pepper, oregano, liquorice, echinacea, comfrey, thyme, pan pien pien, slippery elm, periwinkle, yerba santa, mullien
Externally; mint (vapours), eucalyptus (vapours)

Bruises & Swelling:
Externally; vinegar, lettuce (as a poultice)

Burns:
Externally; egg white (beaten to fluffy stage), potato burns paste, comfrey (hot fomentation compress), honey, aloe vera, pot marigold, reed mace

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Cancer: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's liver, beef (lean, low fat, organic protects against colon cancer), shellfish (reduces risk of some cancers)
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, tofu, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts, turnips, kohlrabi, rutabaga, bok choy, carrots, pumpkin, corn, kale, red peppers, eggplants/aubergines, soybeans, lentils, broad bean, red kidney bean, chickpeas, pinto bean, lima bean, black bean, navy beans, black-eyed peas, (all legumes protect against colon cancer), mushrooms (reduce risk of cancer), corn (protects against colon cancer), tomatoes (lowers the risk of prostate, mouth, oesophagus, stomach, colon cancers), artichoke (protects against skin cancer), garlic (protects against stomach cancer), onions (protects against bladder cancer in smokers) carrots (protects against cancer in smokers), brown rice (protects against colon cancer), seaweed (reduces risk of some cancers), wheat, oats (protects against colon and breast cancer),
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apples, pineapple, bananas, strawberries, walnuts, oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapefruit (citrus fruits protect against stomach and colon cancer), berries (reduce risk of cancer), pears (reduce the risk of colon cancer), peanuts, watermelon (reduces risk of colon cancer)
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: dill, rosemary, turmeric, cumin, cayenne pepper, saffron, sage, nutmeg, black pepper, thyme, paprika, ginger, cardamom, tarragon, oregano, basil, cilantro, cloves, comfrey, ginseng, flaxseed oil, tea (especially green tea, suma, lemongrass, cumin (protects against stomach and colon cancer), spices (protect against some cancers)
Externally: raw garlic slices placed onto affected skin has been known to eliminate skin cancers

Candida:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: rosemary tea (Note: Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women or those with high blood pressure), garlic, cayenne pepper, golden seal root, apple cider vinegar, pau d'arco (herb)

Catarrh:
Vegetables & Cereals: watercress, fenugreek, common stinging nettles
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: honey, anise, cilantro
Avoid: milk and milk products

Cellulite:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: gotu kola

Chest Infections:  
Vegetables & Cereals: tomato, carrots, onion, spinach, ginger, watercress, garlic, common stinging nettles
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apricot, lemon, pineapple, peach, elderberry, almonds
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: basil, cloves, rosemary, cayenne pepper, oregano, liquorice, echinacea, comfrey, thyme, pan pien pien, slippery elm, periwinkle, mullien, yerba santa, elecampane, honey, nasturtium juice (freshly pressed)
Externally; mint (vapours), eucalyptus (vapours)

Chilblains:
Externally; potato paste

Cholera:
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apples, limes

Cholesterol problems: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa, tofu, oats, wheat, carrots, artichoke, whole grains, brown rice, corn, garlic, onions, tomatoes, celery, bell peppers, eggplants/aubergines, beets, soybeans, lentils, broad bean, red kidney bean, chickpeas, pinto bean, lima bean, black bean, navy beans, black-eyed peas,
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apples, pears, oranges, tangerines, limes, lemons, grapefruit, pumpkin, avocado, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, pistachio nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cayenne pepper, turmeric, coriander,
fenugreek, green tea, olive oil, flax seed oil, nut oil, cod liver oil, sunflower oil, sunflower margarine, apple cider vinegar, honey, grated orange and tangerine peel, bdellium gum, safflower, saffron, borage, tea (especially green tea), flaxseed oil
Avoid: meat, eggs & dairy products, processed food, ginseng,
yohimbine, rosemary tea

Circulation problems:
Vegetables & Cereals: ginger, onion, garlic, common stinging nettles
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cayenne pepper, rosemary, cayenne pepper, bilberry, dong quai (Chinese herb), elderberry flowers, gingko, gotu kola, hawthorne berry, blackcurrant oil, cats claw, suma, prickly ash, periwinkle, dandelion, tea (especially green tea)

Cold Sores:
Vegetables & Cereals: watercress,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: liquorice, flax seed oil

Colic:
Vegetables & Cereals: potatoes, brown rice
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: mint, parsley, turmeric

Colitis:
Vegetables & Cereals: lettuce, carrots, beet, cucumber, spinach, ginger
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apple, apricot, pear, peach, pineapple, papaya

Concentration Probems: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: lamb, poultry, salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, eggplant/aubergine, spinach
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: blueberries, strawberries, walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: rosemary, gingko, schizandra, periwinkle, gotu kola, ginseng (not recommended for patients with heart disease or high blood pressure)

Constipation: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: egg whites
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, carrots, cucumber, beet, spinach, watercress, lettuce, potatoes, brown rice, oats
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: prunes, plums, apricots, lemon, oranges, apples, pears, grapes, rhubarb, mint, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: flaxseed oil, black strap molasses, black pepper, cayenne pepper, p
syllium husks, black walnut, cascara sagrada, senna, raspberry leaf, aloe vera, anise
NOTE: Those suffering with kidney & gallstones, joint problems, or osteoporosis should avoid plums & prunes.

Coughs & Colds:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's liver, chicken broth
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, onion, celery, spinach, garlic, common stinging nettles
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: almonds, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pineapple
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: honey, basil, cloves, ginger, rosemary, elderberry, oregano, liquorice, echinacea, comfrey, barberry, blue vervain, thyme, spices, slippery elm, safflower, periwinkle, hyssop, yerba santa, cilantro elecampane, lemongrass, saffron, cayenne pepper, anise, cilantro, cinnamon
Externally: mint (vapours), eucalyptus (vapours), bergamot (vapours)

 

Cramp (Muscles): water, salt

Cystitis: water
Vegetables & Cereals:
alfalfa sprouts, cucumber, carrots, celery, watercress,
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: cranberry juice, apples, apricot, lemon
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: parsley, cider apple vinegar, juniper berry, coriander, bearberry (uva ursi herb), golden seal root, hydrangea, horsetail, cilantro

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Diarrhoea: water,
Meat, Fish & Dairy: egg whites, live yoghurt,
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, celery, brown rice, ginger
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: papaya, lemon, oranges, pineapple, bananas
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
cloves, honey, mint, black pepper, cayenne pepper, turmeric, psyllium husks, reed mace flowers, raspberry leaf, water lily, comfrey, catnip, tea, cardamom, cilantro, cinnamon

Depression:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cloves, apple cider vinegar, St John's wort, valerian, false unicorn

Diabetes:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: liver, kidneys, heart, lamb, beef, pork, bacon, goose, duck, turkey, chicken, fish, seafood, eggs
Vegetables & Cereals: celery, lettuce, spinach, oats, corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, fenugreek
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: citrus fruits, apples, watermelon, walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: chamomile tea with meals (reduces blood glucose levels)  cayenne pepper, sage, oregano, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, cloves, gynema sylvestre (Indian herb), saffron
AVOID: all grains; wheat, rye, barley, corn, rice, bread, pasta, pastry, cakes, biscuits, pies, tarts, breakfast cereals, potatoes and parsnips in particular; and go easy with beet, carrots, peas, beans, milk, yoghurt

Digestive & Stomach Disorders:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: egg whites, live yoghurt,
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa, watercress, carrots, potatoes, brown rice, ginger
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apricots, bananas, lemon, cranberry juice, almonds
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:  thyme, parsley, cayenne pepper, basil, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, black pepper,  psyllium husks, peppermint, vinegar, chamomile tea, fennel seeds, gentian root, green tea, cumin, turmeric, anise, blue vervain, cascara sagrada, catnip, wild yam, white willow, chickweed, slippery elm, safflower, mandrake, pippali fruit pepper, marshmallow, liquorice root, burdock root, pot marigold, cinquefoil, yarrow

Diverticulosis - Diverticulitis: water
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, celery, beetroot, cucumber, chickpeas, soya flour, oatbran, sprouted grains
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: pineapple, papaya, lemon, apricots
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: aloe extract, cats claw, psyllium husks
Avoid: wheat, rye, dairy products, nuts, seeds
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Dry Skin: water, all fruits & vegetables.
Externally; tea tree oil, sweet almond oil and pastes made from the crushed nuts can help dry skin conditions.

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Earache & Infections:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: beef (lean, low fat, organic), calf's liver
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: oranges
Externally; olive oil, garlic (as an infusion in oil)
Avoid:
aspirin, smoking, extra salt, caffeine

Eczema & Inflamed Itchy Skin: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, carrots, spinach, cucumber, beet, walnuts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
red grapes, pumpkin seeds,  poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, linseeds, brazil nuts,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: 
borage, flaxseed oil, saffron, cayenne pepper
Externally;  Oats, parsley, burdock root, watercress, egg white (beaten to fluffy stage), pure vitamin E Oil, borage, apricots

Emphysema:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's liver
Vegetables & Cereals: bell peppers

Epilepsy:
Vegetables & Cereals: carrot, celery, spinach
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: red grapes, figs

Eye disorders, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration:
Vegetables & Cereals: broccoli, celery, peas, brussel sprouts, collards, turnip greens, yellow corn (BETA-CAROTENE from carrots, spinach, kale, pumpkin, tomatoes, cantaloupe, red bell peppers, sweet potato & winter squash etc particularly appears to benefit smokers according to recent studies)
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apricots, limes, oranges, tangerines, papaya, water melon, pink grapefruit, nectarines, lemon, apples, pineapple, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, plums, prunes
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: parsley, bilberry, eyebright, cyani flowers, flaxseed oil, paprika, dandelion greens, mustard greens
NOTE: Sunken eyes and under eye circles are signs that you need more water
Externally: Cucumber to reduce swelling and puffiness
NOTE: Those suffering with kidney & gallstones, joint problems, or osteoporosis should avoid plums & prunes.

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Fever: water
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: ginger, mint, olive oil

Fibrositis: Externally; comfrey (hot fomentation compress)

Flatulence:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cardamom, cinnamon

Flu: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: chicken broth
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, onion, celery, spinach, ginger, garlic
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: almonds, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pineapple
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
honey, basil, cloves, rosemary, elderberry, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, lemongrass, echinacea, liquorice, catnip, nasturtium, anise, cilantro, cinnamon
Externally: mint (vapours), eucalyptus (vapours)
More about pleurisy and pneumonia

Food Poisoning: honey, live yoghurt, cider apple vinegar, coriander, cayenne pepper, turmeric, ginger

Fractures:
Externally;
c
omfrey (hot & cold fomentation compress)

Fungal Infections: blueberry leaf extract, vinegar, fennel seeds, honey

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Gall Bladder Infections: water
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: aloe vera, dandelion, angelica root, anise, barberry, bayberry, yellow dock root, chickweed, cascara sagrada, safflower, mandrake, pot marigold.
Avoid: cabbage, kale, plums & prunes

Gall stones: water
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: 
m
ilk thistle, apple cider vinegar

Gangrene:
Externally: Comfrey (hot fomentation compress)

Gastritis: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: egg whites, live yoghurt
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, lettuce, potatoes, carrots, brown rice, watercress
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: almonds, lemon, fennel seeds, pineapple, papaya
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: 
burdock root, peppermint, honey, basil, coriander, cumin, parsley, vinegar, chamomile tea, gentian root, green tea, turmeric, chickweed, anise, white willow, thyme, slippery elm (herb), liquorice root, cayenne pepper, psyllium husks

Glandular problems: water
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: bdellium gum, burdoch, comfrey, suma, Siberian ginseng, sarsaparilla, mullien, mandrake, liquorice, kelp, Irish moss, horsetail, dandelion.
Avoid: cabbage & kale

Gout:
Vegetables & Cereals: watercress, beet, carrots, celery, spinach
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: red sour cherries, pineapple
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: apple cider vinegar, nettle leaf, tomato, cucumber, devil's claw,
comfrey, bissy nut

Greasy Skin: water
Vegetables & Cereals: all vegetables, alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: all fruits
Externally: lemon

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Haemorrhoids:
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, spinach, turnip, watercress, oats,
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
lemon, orange, papaya, pineapple
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: 
cayenne pepper, horse chestnut, psyllium husks
Externally; butchers broom, horse chestnut, yarrow

Halitosis: water
Vegetables & Cereals: tomato, carrots, celery, spinach, fenugreek, celery
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apples, grapefruit, lemon, pineapple, avocado, guava
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: parsley, cloves, cilantro, cayenne pepper
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Hayfever:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cloves, honey, apple cider vinegar, nettle leaf, scutellariae (herb not recommended in pregnancy)

Headaches: water (some headaches are caused by dehydration)
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: cherries, cranberries, pears, prunes
Vegetables & Cereals: lettuce, spinach alfalfa sprouts, spinach, broccoli, collards, chard, sweet potato, carrots, beetroot, summer squash
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: grapes, lemon
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: basil, cilantro, cinnamon, devil's claw, false unicorn, feverfew, wood betony, noni, ginger, rosemary (not suitable for pregnant & lactating women)
Foods to avoid or which can be triggers are: citrus fruits, apples, bananas, peaches, tomatoes, tea, coffee, onions, corn, wheat, eggs, nuts, chocolate, bread, pasta, meat, dairy products
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Headlice: Externally; Parsley

Heartburn & Acid indigestion:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: egg whites, milk
Vegetables & Cereals: carrot, spinach
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: bananas, lemon, grapes, mosambi,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: apple cider vinegar

Heart Disease: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish,
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, tofu, carrots, oats, wheat, whole grains, brown rice, mushrooms, cucumber, celery, carrots, turnips, swede, parsnips, onions, garlic, tomatoes, beet, potatoes, spinach, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts, turnips, kohlrabi, rutabaga, bok choy, beets, soybeans, lentils, broad bean, red kidney bean, chickpeas, pinto bean, lima bean, black bean, navy beans, black-eyed peas
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: watermelon, bananas, apples, bananas, red grapes, oranges, lemon, limes, pumpkin, squashes,  avocado, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, pistachio nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cayenne pepper, olive oil, flax seed oil, nut oil, cod liver oil, sunflower oil, sunflower margarine, tea (especially green tea), saffron, borage, comfrey,
Avoid: All animal fats, milk, cheese, ephedra, ginseng, liquorice, feverfew, salt

Herpes: tea
Externally; liquorice

Hiccups: water
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: lemon
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cloves, mint, cinnamon

High Blood Pressure:
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: bananas, oranges, lemons, limes, apples, grapes, walnuts
Vegetables & Cereals:  tofu, garlic, almonds, oats, whole grains, brown rice, mushrooms, potatoes, celery, cucumber, carrots, beet, soybeans, lentils, broad bean, red kidney bean, chickpeas, pinto bean, lima bean, black bean, navy beans, black-eyed peas, fenugreek
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cinnamon, hawthorne berry, motherwort, olive oil, cayenne pepper, bilberry, skull cap, flax seed, gotu kola, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper
Avoid: All animal fats, milk, cheese, ephedra, ginseng, liquorice, black strap molasses, feverfew, salt,
yohimbine, rosemary tea
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

High Blood Sugar: water
Vegetables & Cereals: whole grains, tomatoes, corn, soybeans, lentils, broad bean, red kidney bean, chickpeas, pinto bean, lima bean, black bean, navy beans, black-eyed peas, fenugreek
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apples, peanuts, walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cayenne pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, cloves, sage, oregano, gynema sylvestre (Indian herb), black strap molasses, Siberian ginseng

Hormone Imbalance: water
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, spinach, lettuce, cabbage, turnips, beet
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: grapes, prunes, cherry,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: basil, primrose oil, fennel, dong quai (Chinese herb), motherwort, black cohosh, black currant oil, blessed thistle, burdoch, flax seed oil, wild yam, sarsaparilla, raspberry leaf, damiana, liquorice

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Immune Deficiency: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's liver,
acidophilus enriched live yoghurt
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, t
ofu, 
carrots, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts, turnips, kohlrabi, rutabaga, bok choy, ginger, garlic, mushrooms, avocado, onions, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, pistachio nuts, fenugreek
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: all fruits, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: fennel, cats claw, echinacea, flax seed oil, nut oil, black pepper,
cayenne pepper, cumin, suma (herb), Siberian ginseng, quercetin, pau d'arco, ho shou wu (Asian herb), ginkgo biloba, Hawaiian noni, flax seed oil

Impotency:
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
bananas, dates
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: saffron, ginkgo biloba, flax oil, maca root, fenugreek, saw palmetto, cayenne pepper, liquorice,
kudzu root extract, angelica pubescens, cnidium monniera seeds, damiana leaves, green tea
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Indigestion:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: egg whites, live yoghurt lemon,
Vegetables & Cereals: potatoes, brown rice,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: basil, parsley, apple cider vinegar, cardamom

Insect Bites:
Externally;
vinegar, basil; (externally diluted essential oil. Note: Essential oil is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers)

Insomnia:
Vegetables & Cereals: lettuce,
carrots, celery
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
apples, grapes, lemon, walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
passion flower, valerian, skull cap, hops, chamomile tea

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: water
Vegetables & Cereals:
lettuce, corn, carrots
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: oranges, pineapple, papaya, rhubarb
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:  mint, flaxseed oil, chamomile tea,
psyllium husks, black pepper, turmeric, cumin, comfrey, barberry, peppermint, cascara sagrada, white willow, safflower, raspberry leaf, cayenne pepper
AVOID: If irritable bowel syndrome is complicated by diverticulosis do not eat seeds or nuts.

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Jaundice: water
Vegetables & Cereals:
carrots, celery, spinach, beet, cucumber
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: lemon, grapes, pear

Joint problems:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts,
bell peppers, spinach, asparagus, ginger, quinoa (grain), rye (grain), amaranth (grain)
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: bananas
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: rosemary, parsley, liquorice, turmeric, jasmine, cod liver oil, horsetail (vegetal silica herb) yukka (desert plant), burdoch,
Queen of the meadow, pan pien pien, oatstraw, noni, hydrangea
Externally;
garlic (infused in oil), black cohosh root, cayenne pepper, devil's claw (herb), horse chestnut, rosemary (not suitable for pregnant & lactating women), milk & cheese (strengthens bones and teeth up until age 30-35)
AVOID: cabbage, kale, almonds, plums & prunes

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Kidney & Bladder Stones & Infections: water
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, pearl barley (simmer and consume the juice), grapes, watercress,  cucumber, carrots, celery,  beet, common stinging nettles
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:  apples, oranges, grapefruits, lemon
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: turmeric, blueberry (tea brewed from the leaves), white willow, juniper berry, Irish moss, hydrangea, horsetail, ho shou wu (Asian herb), gentian root. saffron, parsley, tea (especially green tea), nasturtium juice (freshly pressed)
Avoid: almonds, cabbage, kale, plums & prunes

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Lethargy; water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's liver, beef (lean, organic, fat free)
Vegetables & Cereals: tomatoes, beets, ginger, alfalfa sprouts

Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
e
lderberry, apples, oranges, grapefruits, lemon, watermelon
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
apple cider vinegar, honey, cumin, black pepper, cayenne pepper,
gingko, ginseng, valerian, kelp, ho shou wu (Asian herb) gotu kola, garcinia cambogia (Asian herb), ephedra sinica (Chinese herb), damiana

Liver & Pancreas Problems: water
Vegetables & Cereals: cauliflower, cabbage, kale, carrots, tomato, beet, hops, cucumber, garlic, ginger
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
lemon, papaya, grapes, almonds
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: turmeric, cayenne pepper, rosemary,
dandelion (stimulates bile action), milk thistle, picrorizha (Indian), schizandra, sarsaparilla, barberry, bayberry, cascara sagrada, safflower, mandrake, ho shou wu (Asian herb), vinegar, honey gentian root, yellow dock root, artichoke (protects against hepatitus), wild strawberry leaf, saffron
Liver cleanser: lemon juice, turmeric, cayenne pepper, vinegar, honey, rosemary, (all previous five ingredients together taken in a glass of warm water first thing in the morning is a liver cleanser & detoxifier), 

Low Blood Sugar: oats, whole grains

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Malaria: water & freshly squeezed orange juice (7-15 days) then grapefruit, lime, lemon, cinnamon, pepper powder, honey, alum, oranges, grapes, grapefruit, apple, pineapple, mango, papaya, milk seeds, nuts, grains, raw vegetable juices.
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Measles:
Vegetables & Cereals:  barley water, eggplant seeds
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: Orange, lemon, almonds, gourd,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: turmeric, honey, liquorice
Externally:
mud packs, neem leaves
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Menopause: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's liver, live yoghurt
Vegetables & Cereals: tofu, spinach, lettuce, turnips, beet, alfalfa sprouts

Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
grapes, prunes, apples, cherry, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
sage, linseed oil, flax seed oil, basil, primrose oil, spices, blessed thistle, dill,
fennel, dong quai (Chinese herb), liquorice, motherwort, red cloves, ginseng, green tea, valerian, hops, false unicorn, black cohosh (take in moderation - can cause allergic reaction)

Menstrual Problems: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's Liver, tofu, lamb, poultry, salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish

Vegetables & Cereals:
spinach, seaweed, kale, celery, carrots, cress, lettuce, cabbage, turnips, beet, oats, soybeans, lentils, broad bean, red kidney bean, chickpeas, pinto bean, lima bean, black bean, navy beans, black-eyed peas, alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
 oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapes, prunes, cherry, grapefruit, apricot, prune, strawberry, red grape, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
parsley, turmeric, cayenne pepper, black strap molasses, basil, primrose oil, fennel, dong quai (Chinese herb), motherwort, black currant oil, thyme, cumin, black pepper, coriander, yellow dock root, blessed thistle, burdoch, flax seed oil, wild yam, sarsaparilla, raspberry leaf, damiana, liquorice, chamomile tea, ginseng, yarrow flowers, borage, black cohosh (take in moderation - can cause allergic reaction)

Migraine: water
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
cherries, cranberries, pears, prunes (avoid citrus fruits, apples, bananas, peaches or tomatoes)
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts, spinach,
broccoli, collards, chard, sweet potato, carrots, beetroot, summer squash
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: b
asil, feverfew, wood betony, noni, ginger
Foods to avoid or which can be triggers are:
citrus fruits, apples, bananas, peaches, tomatoes, tea, coffee, onions, corn, wheat, eggs, nuts, chocolate, bread, pasta, meat, dairy products
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Morning Sickness:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: ginger

Motion Sickness:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: ginger

Mouth Ulcers:
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: oranges, lemon, lime
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: honey, blueberry tea
Externally; salt, (as a gargle; one teaspoon in a glass of water), tea (as a mouthwash)

MRSA: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: acidophilus enriched live yoghurt
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: turmeric (1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in warm water 3 x a day), nutmeg, cayenne pepper, nasturtium, garlic
Externally; tea tree oil, tomato paste, baking soda, oatmeal, salt, crushed garlic cloves, fenugreek, parsley
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Mumps:
Vegetables & Cereals: ginger, raw carrot juice
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: juices of orange, apples, pineapple, grape, mosambi, asparagus seeds,

Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: barberry, turmeric
Externally: Chebulic myroblen paste, peepal tree, aloe
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

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Nausea:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
lemon, mint, catnip, cloves, ginger
Externally: bergamot (steam inhalation)

Neuritis:
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, beet
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
orange, pineapple, apples

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Obesity: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: live yoghurt

Vegetables & Cereals: tofu, tomatoes, beet, cabbage, lettuce, spinach, carrots, celery, wholegrain oats & wheat,
alfalfa sprouts,
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: lemon, grapefruit,
apples, oranges, limes, cherries, pineapple, papaya, watermelon
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
cayenne pepper, ginger, black pepper, vinegar, fenugreek, bissy nut, bdellium gum, barberry, anise, chickweed, sarsaparilla, pippali fruit pepper, kelp, garcinia cambogia (Asian herb), ephedra sinica (Chinese herb), ginseng, flax seed oil
Avoid: Fatty meat, cheese, milk, butter, bananas, avocado, nuts, sugar

Osteoporosis:
Meat, Fish & Dairy:
beef (lean, low fat, organic), calf's liver, salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish, milk & cheese (strengthens bones and teeth up until age 30-35)
Vegetables & Cereals:
tofu, broccoli, spinach, asparagus, quinoa (grain), rye (grain), amaranth (grain),
alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
apples, bananas, peanuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, pistachio nuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
cayenne pepper, cod liver oil,  rosemary, parsley, black currant oil, oatstraw, noni, devil's claw, liquorice, turmeric, ginger, jasmine, seaweed (calcium rich, useful until the age of 35)
horsetail (vegetal silica herb) yukka (desert plant)
Externally;
garlic (infused in oil), black cohosh root

Avoid: almonds, cabbage, kale, plums & prunes

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Parasites & Worms:
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, beets, brown rice
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: all fruits, pomegranate bark & leaves, pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, papaya, coconut, prunes
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
basil, garlic, sage, cayenne pepper, crushed cloves,  golden seal root, pau d'arco, black walnut husks, cascara sagrada, wormwood leaves, senna, male fern, false unicorn, horsetail, flaxseed oil, common stinging nettles
AVOID: Isopropyl alcohol can provide an environment within the body which helps parasites to thrive. Many products such as cosmetics and mouthwashes contain this ingredient and are best avoided.
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Pneumonia & Pleurisy: water  
Vegetables & Cereals:
raw juices of carrots, tomatoes, fenugreek
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: seed teas, lemon juice, sesame seeds, linseed, almonds, juices of the following fruits: orange, mosambi, apples, pineapple, grapes
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: salt, honey, cloves, cayenne pepper, common stinging nettles,
Externally; Garlic,
comfrey (hot or cold fomentation compress)
Symptoms, causes & natural treatments & cures

Pregnancy Related Ailments: water
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa sprouts,
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
lime juice
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cloves, cardamon, fennel, coriander seeds, corn silk
Avoid: rosemary tea, scutellariae herb and essential oils
To prevent spina difida in your baby, eat all these vegetables throughout your pregnancy (juiced raw is best): cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts, turnips, kohlrabi, rutabaga, bok choy, beets, corn.

Symptoms, causes & natural treatments & cures

Premenstrual Tension & Other Menstrual Problems:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: eggs, calf's Liver, lamb, poultry, salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish
Vegetables & Cereals: tofu, lettuce, oats, spinach, turnips, beet, wild yam, spinach, seaweed, cabbage, soybeans, lentils, broad bean, red kidney bean, chickpeas, pinto bean, lima bean, black bean, navy beans, black-eyed peas, beet, celery, carrots, cress, spinach, kelp, wheat grain cereals, brown rice,
alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apples, grapes, cherries, oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapefruit, apricot, prune, strawberry, red grape, berries, cherries, raisins, figs, dates, peaches, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: chamomile tea, ginseng, dong quai (Chinese herb), liquorice, motherwort,  raspberry leaf, turmeric, saffron, black cohosh (take in moderation - can cause allergic reaction)

Prostate Problems: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's liver, salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish
Vegetables & Cereals:
t
ofu, asparagus, tomatoes, radish, watercress, carrots, asparagus, lettuce, spinach
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: all fruit juices, alfalfa, saw palmetto berries, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, squash, pumpkin,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
cayenne pepper
, turmeric, coriander, cumin, fennel, flax seed oil, cilantro, pygeum (African herb). Make a tea from the following herbs; goldenseal, uva ursi corn silk, coneflower and drink three times a day

Psoriasis: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy:
salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish
Vegetables & Cereals:
watercress, carrots, beet, cucumber,
alfalfa sprouts,
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
grapes, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, brazil nuts, walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
milk thistle, sarsaparilla
Externally;  Oats, egg white (beaten to fluffy stage), parsley, burdock root

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Rheumatism:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: beef (lean, low fat, organic), calf's liver
Vegetables & Cereals: watercress, tomato, celery, red peppers, chilli peppers, cucumber, beet, carrots, spinach, garlic, alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: grapes, all berries
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: dill,  cayenne pepper, turmeric, juniper berry, sarsaparilla, bissy nut, lavender, devil's claw, borage, noni, cinnamon
Externally; cayenne pepper, cilantro

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Shingles: Pear juice
Externally;
Liquorice

Sinus congestion:
Vegetables & Cereals:  tomatoes, carrots, onion, radish
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apricots, lemon
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: basil, cloves, honey, tea, vinegar, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, liquorice, periwinkle, yerba santa,
Externally: mint (vapours), eucalyptus (vapours)

Skin Infections & Rashes: water
Vegetables & Cereals: garlic, carrots, cabbage,
alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: pears, grapes, all nuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
turmeric, cayenne pepper, nettle leaf, apple cider vinegar, cucumber, nut oil, flax seed oil, sunflower seeds, saffron, nasturtium, common stinging nettles
Externally;  vinegar, potato paste, watercress, cayenne pepper, live yoghurt, pot marigold, apricots (applied to itchy skin due to cold exposure)

Sore throat:
Vegetables & Cereals: garlic,
tomato, carrots, fenugreek
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: apricot, grapes, lemon, pineapple, prune,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
apple cider vinegar, parsley, cayenne pepper, black cohosh, white oak, hyssop, water lily, common stinging nettles, rosemary tea (Note: Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with high blood pressure),
Externally; salt (as a gargle; one teaspoon in a glass of water), comfrey (gargle), myrrh (gargle)

Spina Bifida:
Vegetables & Cereals: cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, brussel sprouts, turnips, kohlrabi, rutabaga, bok choy, beets, corn
, alfalfa sprouts (eat all these vegetables when pregnant)

Sprains & Fractures:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: Queen of the meadow, horsetail
Externally; vinegar, garlic (infused in oil), comfrey (hot & cold fomentation compress) cayenne pepper

Stomach Ulcers:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: milk, live yoghurt

Vegetables & Cereals: lettuce, cabbage, potatoes, brown rice, broccoli, carrots
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: bananas, apricots, grapes, pears, alfalfa

Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
honey, liquorice, comfrey, cayenne pepper

Strokes:
Meat, Fish & Dairy:
beef (lean, low fat, organic prevents stokes), salmon, trout, mackerel, herring, sardines, pilchards, kipper, eel, whitebait, tuna (fresh only), anchovies, swordfish, carp, bloater fish, cacha fish, hilsa fish, jack fish, katla fish, orange roughy fish, pangas fish, sprats, shellfish
Vegetables & Cereals:
broccoli, carrots, corn, garlic, spinach,
alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: oranges, lemons, limes
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cayenne pepper, flaxseed oil, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, tea (especially green tea)

Sunburn:
Externally; vinegar, potato paste, yoghurt, cucumber, pot marigold, apricots

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Tinnitus:
Meat, Fish & Dairy: beef (lean, low fat, organic), calf's liver
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: oranges
Externally; olive oil, garlic (as an infusion in oil)
Avoid:
aspirin, smoking, extra salt, caffeine
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Tonsillitis:
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, spinach, radish

Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
apricots, lemon, oranges, grapefruit, pineapple,
Externally; Salt (
as a gargle; one teaspoon in a glass of water)

Toothache:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cinnamon
Externally; rub the following onto affected area: clove oil, mint oil, parsley, pot marigold, cashew leaves, mango leaves, turmeric, cayenne pepper
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Thrush (vaginal):
Externally; live yoghurt (apply using a tampon and leave inserted for four hours. Then bathe in a sea salt bath, repeat if necessary)

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U

Urinary tract infections: water
Vegetables & Cereals:
watercress, cucumber, carrots, celery,
alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
cranberries & cranberry juice, berries, lemon, apples, apricot
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
cider apple vinegar, juniper berry, coriander, parsley, cayenne pepper, bearberry (uva ursi herb), golden seal root, hydrangea, horsetail, nasturtium, common stinging nettles

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V

Varicose Veins:
Vegetables & Cereals:
o
ats, tomatoes, beetroot, carrots, watercress
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds:
grapes, oranges, plums,  berries,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
butchers broom, gotu kola, horse chestnut  
Externally;  comfrey (hot fomentation compress), horse chestnut, yarrow (herb)

Verrucas:
Externally;  Lemon (as an essential oil. Note: Essential oil is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers)

Vomiting:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: honey, ginger, cinnamon

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W

Wind and cramps: water,
Meat, Fish & Dairy: live bio yoghurt, lactose free milk
Vegetables & Cereals:
brown rice, potatoes
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: basil, turmeric, sage, dill, anise, fennel seeds, cloves, mint, parsley, black pepper, cayenne pepper, peppermint,  tea (peppermint, chamomile or fennel), common stinging nettles, cardamom, cinnamon
Externally; bergamot (steam inhalation)
Avoid: dairy products except fresh live yoghurt & lactose free milk, chewing gum, fizzy drinks, beans, coffee, chocolate, wheat, fat products
Slow down; chew carefully. When you eat too fast, you can easily trap a pint or more of air in your gut. With slow, careful chewing, you'll take in less air and you'll drench your food with saliva. Saliva contains enzymes that begin to break down food before it even reaches your gut.

Water retention: water
Vegetables & Cereals: cucumber, alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: lemon
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
vinegar, parsley, dandelion, nettle leaf, black pepper, cayenne pepper, fennel, sarsaparilla, horsetail (vegetal silica herb), bissy nut, blue vervain, water melon seeds, bearberry (uva ursi herb), juniper berry, saffron, common stinging nettles

Worms & Intestinal Parasites:
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, beets, brown rice
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: all fruits, pomegranate bark & leaves, pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, papaya, coconut, prunes
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives:
basil, garlic, sage, crushed cloves,  golden seal root, pau d'arco, black walnut husks, cascara sagrada, wormwood leaves, senna, male fern, false unicorn, horsetail, flaxseed oil, common stinging nettles
AVOID: Isopropyl alcohol can provide an environment within the body which helps parasites to thrive. Many products such as cosmetics and mouthwashes contain this ingredient and are best avoided.
Symptoms, causes, natural treatments & cures

Wounds, cuts & abrasions:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: suma, white willow, common stinging nettles, cinnamon
Externally; aloe vera, vinegar, mint, parsley, tea, watercress, honey (to draw out bacteria & pus) Comfrey (hot fomentation compress), myrrh (herb), pot marigold, reed mace root, apricots, banana & cayenne pepper

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Y

Yeast Infections:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: garlic, blueberry leaf extract, apple cider vinegar, oregano, golden seal root
Externally;
 pau d'arco (herb)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have or suspect you may have any of the following conditions please consult your doctor before taking ginseng or yohimbine

  • Schizophrenia
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Kidney Disease
  • Pregnancy
  • In elderly patients or children
  • Liver Disease
  • Chronic Inflammation of Sexual Organs or Prostatitis
  • Allergic Hypersensitivity
  • Angina Pectoris and Cardiac Disease

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NB. The information given here are not intended to be a substitute for medical advice.
If you are in any doubt about your health, please consult your GP.

DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is not intended to diagnose medical problems, prescribe remedies for illness, or treat disease. It's intention is solely educational. I would strongly encourage you to use this information in cooperation with a medical or health professional.


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