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A-Z COMPENDIUM OF COMMON AILMENTS & NATURAL CURES

All the following foods can cure, heal and soothe or act as preventative medicines for the ailments and conditions mentioned.

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A

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: red cabbage
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: alfalfa
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: 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: alfalfa, 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,
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: alfalfa, 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

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, 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.

Blood disorders: water,
Meat, Fish & Dairy: beef (lean, low fat, organic), 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: alfalfa, 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.
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
H
erbs, 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 (click for recipe), comfrey (hot fomentation compress), honey, aloe vera, pot marigold, reed mace

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C

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, 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),

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

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 (click for recipe)

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 & dairy products, 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: a
pple, 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, 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, carrots, cucumber, beet, spinach, watercress, lettuce, potatoes, brown rice,
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, psyllium 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)
Concoction for Colds and Flu>>

Cramp (Muscles): water, salt

Cystitis: water
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa, 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,
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:
Vegetables & Cereals: carrots, celery, lettuce, spinach, oats, whole grains, corn, beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, fenugreek
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: citrus fruits, apples, watermelon, walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: cayenne pepper, sage, oregano, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, cloves, black strap molasses, honey, gynema sylvestre (Indian herb), saffron

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,  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, 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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F

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).
Concoction for Colds and Flu>>

Food Poisoning: Honey, live yoghurt, vinegar, coriander, turmeric, ginger.

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

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

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G

Gall Bladder Infections: water
Vegetables & Cereals:
alfalfa
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: walnuts
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: aloe vera, dandelion, angelica root, anise, barberry, bayberry, y
ellow 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, live yoghurt
Meat, Fish & Dairy: egg whites,
Vegetables & Cereals:
alfalfa, lettuce, potatoes, carrots, brown rice, watercress
Fruit, Nuts & Seeds: almonds, lemon, fennel seeds,
Herbs, Spices & Derivatives: 
b
urdock 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

Glandular problems: water
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa
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,
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
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
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, 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, 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, feverfew, salt
, yohimbine, rosemary tea
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High Blood Sugar: water
Vegetables & Cereals: w
hole 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, 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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I

Immune Deficiency: water
Meat, Fish & Dairy: calf's liver,
acidophilus enriched live yoghurt
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa, 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,

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)
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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, rhubarb, pumpkin seeds, linseeds, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, almonds
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
NOTE: If irritable bowel syndrome is complicated by diverticulosis do not eat seeds or nuts.

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J

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,
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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K

Kidney & Bladder Stones & Infections: water
Vegetables & Cereals: alfalfa, 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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