The Nutritional Remedies of Different Nations!
Each country has its own wisdom,
collected through centuries. It can be wisdom regarding literature, the
ways of human interaction, or about how to make the best pasta. It can
also be about medicine. Each nation, each people, have their own
remedies in which they put stock, and today, we bring you that wisdom,
backed by some cold, hard scientific facts.
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Sri Lanka
Coconut to battle fat
A
resident of Sri Lanka eats, on average, about 116 coconuts a year, and
the people living in this tropical paradise have the lowest risk of
obesity in the world.
The
reason? Coconut oil is rich in fatty acids of medium length that absorb
swiftly in the body, accelarate the rate of metabolism and calorie burn
in the body, and give a lasting sense of being full. A study conducted
on the topic found that consuming about 2 spoons of coconut oil a day,
170 gram or 300ml, can help the person lose about 1.3 kg a month.
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Austria
Yoga to beat insomnia
The
use of yoga to decrease stress is known, but in Austria it is also used
to battle insomnia. According to a study by Pensilvenya university, a
yoga exercise of about 20 minutes a day is just as useful as taking a
sleeping pill.
In
addition, the yoga reduces stress, chronic tension and depressed moods
within two weeks time. The reason is that the gentle stretching and
controlled breathing make the body secrete the GABA neurotransmitter,
which has a calming effect on the nervous system.
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Indonesia
Ginger to boost cardio health
Indonesia
has the highest consumption rate of ginger in the world. Locals don't
just throw this tasty root into their foods, the use it to make tea,
candy, bread and other foodstuffs. They see it as a plant with great
benefits for the heart - and are not backed up by science.
Researchers
from Stanford claim that half a tablespoon of ginger a day will reduce
risk of clogged arteries by 27%, and it is also twice as efficient as
aspirin at preventing dangerous blood clots.
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India
Turmeric to stabilize blood sugar levels
In
India, the turmeric is not only a tasty spice, but a medicinal material
used to treat high blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that the
active ingredient in turmeric - curcumin - reduces and stablizes the
levels of sugar in the blood, as well as helps the pancreas secrete
insulin when the blood sugar levels rise. One must take at least half a
teaspoon a day for results.
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Japan
Mushrooms to control cholesterol levels
Edible
mushrooms are considered food in Japan, but even more so as medicine.
The average Japanese woman consumes about 8 kilograms (17 pounds) of
mushrooms a year. Adding mushrooms to your daily diet can help reduce
the levels of cholesterol by up to 30%, according to a study by
Pensilveniya university.
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England
Mustard to battle muscle pain
Soaking
in a hot bath with mustard seeds is a traditional English remedy for
pain muscles. The unique build of the mustard causes the body to secrete
toxins through the skin pores, improve blood flow, relax tense muscles
and help heal damaged tissue.
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Germany
Chamomile tea to battle gas
This
is an old German remedy that now has science backing it up. Stanford
University researchers found that sipping 2 glasses of chamomile tea a
day can reduce that bloated feeling as well actual gasses in the
digestion system.
The chamomile reduces the secretion of cortisol, a hormone secreted during times of stress and causes stomach cramps.
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Russia
Garlic vs. Viral infections
Russians
use garlic when they need to battle colds, the flu and most other
infectious diseases. A study conducted by the University of Florida
recommends consuming one clove of garlic a day.
According
to the study, garlic contains organic composites that help fight viral
infections, and consuming one clove of garlic a day can decrease the
risk of infection by 43%.
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Finland
Coffee to battle depression
The Finnish are among the biggest
coffee consumers in the world - each of them sips, on average, 1,640
cups of coffee a year (that's more than 4 cups a day). When coffee first
arrived in Finland in the 18th century, it was sold as anti-depression
medicine.
Drinking 2 cups of coffee a day can
reduce depressed moods by 34%, drinking 3 - by 42%. According to the
study, the combination of caffeine with the antioxidants found in
coffee, energizes the brain and causes it to secrete anti-depression
hormones such as serotonin and dopamine.
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New Zealand
Honey to battle sinus and throat infections.
Unpasteurized honey is a very common
remedy in New Zealand for taking care of inflammations in the sinuses
and throat. According to researchers from the universities of Illinois
and Amsterdam, the natural antibiotics and the enzymes in the
unpasteurized honey destroy almost 100% of the germs and viruses -
including those that cause throat ache and sinus inflammations.
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Egypt
Coriander vs. food poisoning
The coriander is one of the oldest
spices in the world, and a traditional Egyptian medicine for stomach
problems. Now, a study published in the farming and food chemistry
journal shows that the seeds of the coriander hasten the healing process
after suffering from inflammation of the bowels and other stomach problems.
The coriander kills the bacteria
responsible for the stomach pain, including E-Coli and Salmonellae, by
creating holes in the outer shell. So next time you have a really upset
stomach, mix one spoon of coriander powder in hot water and soak for 5
minutes. Drink 3 glasses of these a day until you feel better.
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