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You should always find out the underlying problem before resorting to masking it with painkiller drugs!! The right nutrition can cure a lot of problems, taking drugs can just cover up the problem and doesn't solve it in most cases. Find out why you may have head ache, it could be dehydration for example, try drinking some water and eating some fruit instead of reaching for the ibuprofen

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Gout is a disease that is caused by uric acid build-up in the body. Uric acid is formed when the digestive system breaks down purines in our food. A diet low in purines helps by allowing excess uric acid to be flushed out in the urine.

Here are some foods that prevent gout.

1.Pineapple
Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain that is an anti-inflammatory. Research has found that supplementing with bromelain may relieve the pain associated with gout.

2.Ginger
Ginger is a powerful anti-inflammatory that has been found reapeatedly in clinical studies to reduce chronic inflammation. One study in mice found that a compound in ginger may help to reduce the inflammation associated with uric acid buildup.

3.Turmeric
Turmeric has long been recognized as an anti-inflammatory by many cultures and has been proven in several studies. Some experts recommend a daily dose of turmeric to reduce the inflammation associated with gout.

4.Cherry Juice
Cherry juice has been used to alleiviate gout symptoms for decades. Small studies in Italy and the United States have reported sucess with cherry juice as a gout treatment, though scientists are not certain what mechanism is active in producing this result. Cherry juice does not appear to lower uric acid levels directly but research suggests that its antiinflammatory properties may play a role in reducing gout attack occurrence from 3-4 times per year to about once a year.

5.Hot Peppers
Hot peppers are rich in vitamin C which has been shown to reduce uric acid levels.

6.Watercress
Watercress contains moderate levels of vitamins and minerals and is reputed to be very beneficial to the kidneys. It may help to rid the body of excess uric acid.

7.Lemons
Studies have found that the higher a person's vitamin C intake, the lower the incidence of gout. Try adding lemon to your water every day to alleviate gout symptoms.

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The coconut tree, as we all know it, is one of the most useful natural resources known to mankind.

Cut the flower into small pieces, pound, add water and extract the juice from the flower. This juice is rich in “Thuvarpu sakti” and Vitamin K.

This juice is very good to be consumed by middle-aged ladies (40 to 50 years old) who experience heavy blood flow during their menstrual period. Whenever you have this problem, threat this juice as a medicine and consume one ounce of it, three times a day.

Fresh unfermented toddy (kallu) is obtained from the flower stem. It is good to drink fresh Kallu as it helps to lower body heat.

When the flower transforms into nut-sized coconuts, pound it and bring it to a boil.
Consume the boiled water. Those who are anaemic can treat this as a medicine as it is rich in iron.

Avoid giving processed packet foods as snacks. Cut the flesh of a coconut into small pieces and serve to your children as a snack. Do not over eat as it can cause worms in the stomach. However do not to worry as it is easy to remove stomach worms as there are many types of herbal medicines available. Stomach worms can also be removed by drinking butter milk (mooru).

Coconut Husk

Ancient Tamil tradition has been using coconut husks with red soil to remove dirt from the body while bathing. Instead of using ready made kitchen scrubs and wires, you can also make use of coconut husks as a scrub to wash pots, pans and cooking utensils.

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