If you aren’t keen on popping all the pills that big pharma offers us, you may be looking for ways to help fight daily ailments through your diet. Check out these natural remedies that you may already have!
Migraines: Quinoa for the magnesium and spinach for the riboflavin. Both are thought to reduce inflammation and the good news is that these two foods are powerhouses of nutrition otherwise. From iron to protein, these two foods are like superheroes.
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PMS: Try pineapples and almonds. Pineapple has a natural diuretic and it’s sweetness may curb your sugar craving. Almonds are high in magnesium so the pre-menstrual headaches can be a thing of the past.
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Insomnia: Pop a few pumpkin seeds before bed to help nod off. Pumpkin seeds are chock full of the calming amino acid tryptophan.
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Allergies: If you or your child has allergies, try apples, bananas and citrus fruits. Dutch researchers have found a possible link between eating fruits and a lower rate of asthma and allergies.
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For more information on other foods that fight common ailments:
Mother Nature Network
NBC News.com
Eating Well