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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

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

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

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: psyllium husks, 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

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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

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

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

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: psyllium husks, parsley, cider apple vinegar, juniper berry, coriander, bearberry (uva ursi herb), golden seal root, hydrangea, horsetail, cilantro

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

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.

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

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, psyllium husks

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.

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

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, psyllium husks, 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

Lethargy; water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's liver, beef (lean, organic, fat free)
Vegetables & Cereals: tomatoes, beets, ginger, alfalfa sprouts
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: elderberry, apples, oranges, grapefruits, lemon, watermelon
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: apple cider vinegar, honey, cumin, psyllium husks, 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, psyllium husks,
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, psyllium husks

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: basil, 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

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

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

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

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: tofu, 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, psyllium husks, 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

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

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

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)

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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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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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, psyllium husks
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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Yeast Infections:
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: garlic, blueberry leaf extract, apple cider vinegar, oregano, golden seal root, psyllium husks
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

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