{"id":73084,"date":"2016-05-09T12:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/?p=73084"},"modified":"2016-05-08T11:46:05","modified_gmt":"2016-05-08T10:46:05","slug":"thirteen-foods-that-can-replace-pills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/2016\/05\/thirteen-foods-that-can-replace-pills\/","title":{"rendered":"Thirteen Foods That Can Replace Pills"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whenever we start feeling ill, the first thing we do is reach for the medicine cabinet. The problem with taking pills is that even though they\u2019ll probably help with your predicament, they\u2019re also bound to have unwanted side effects. The best solution is to use these 13 natural remedies, which are just as efficient as drugs:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Bananas \u2013 Stress and anxiety<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Next time you feel stressed, grab a banana! With an average of 105 calories and 14 grams of sugar, a banana will boost your blood-sugar levels and help combat hunger. Additionally, a banana contains 30% of your daily requirement of Vitamin B6, which helps your brain in the production of serotonin – a chemical that helps reduce stress.<\/p>\n

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    1. Yogurt \u2013 Constipation and gas<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      One-and-a-half cups of yogurt are packed full of probiotics that assist with\u00a0digestion and improve\u00a0the stomach\u2019s ability to digest dairy and legumes \u2013 a major cause of gastric gasses.<\/p>\n

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      1. Raisins – High blood pressure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        A large handful of raisins (approx. 60) contains over 200\u00a0mg of potassium, as well as a\u00a0gram of fiber. These are strongly recommended as part of a diet to help reduce blood pressure. Recent studies show that the polyphenols in grapes, raisins and wine\u00a0help maintain the circulatory system and reduce blood pressure.<\/p>\n

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        1. Apricots \u2013 Kidney stones<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Four\u00a0dried apricots contain two\u00a0grams of fiber, 235\u00a0mg of potassium and just 3\u00a0mg of sodium. This combination is highly effective at preventing minerals from getting trapped in your kidneys, which are\u00a0the cause of the most common kidney stones.<\/p>\n

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          1. Ginger tea – Nausea<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            A time-old proven treatment for nausea, ginger has also been scientifically proven to be helpful in dealing with nausea caused by motion sickness as well as morning sickness. It is as effective as anti-nausea medicine, but without the side effects (such as \u2018cottonmouth\u2019 and lethargy).<\/p>\n

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            1. Basil – Indigestion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Studies suggest that the eugenol in basil is highly effective as a gastric painkiller, and at reducing\u00a0nausea, cramping and diarrhea by eliminating bacteria like salmonella and listeria. Basil is also effective at preventing halitosis.<\/p>\n

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              1. Pears \u2013 High cholesterol<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                The average pear contains five\u00a0grams of the dietary fiber pectin, which helps clear the body of \u2018bad cholesterol\u2019 (LDL).<\/p>\n

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                1. Cabbage \u2013 Stomach ulcers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  In a research published by the John Hopkins Medical School, it was found that the sulforaphane in cabbage helps battle the helicobacter pylori bacteria (a principle\u00a0cause of\u00a0ulcers). It is believed that sulforaphane may also help prevent gastric tumors.<\/p>\n

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                  1. Figs – Hemorrhoids<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Dried figs are rich in dietary fiber, which in turn\u00a0produce\u00a0softer feces and aids\u00a0in reducing hemorrhoids. It also diminishes the likeliness\u00a0of developing them.<\/p>\n

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                    1. Potatoes – Headaches<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      A medium-sized potato contains 37 carbohydrates, which help reduce headaches by increasing serotonin production in the brain.<\/p>\n

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                      1. Garlic \u2013 Yeast infection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Garlic contains many essential oils that help prevent the development of yeast infections.<\/p>\n

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                        1. Chamomile tea \u2013 Heartburn<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          A great treatment for gastric inflammation, cramping, heartburn and gas consists of mixing two teaspoons of chamomile tea in a cup of boiling water and brewing it for about 20 minutes,\u00a0then drinking it.<\/p>\n

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                          1. Orange juice \u2013 Lethargy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                            The fructose in orange juice is a natural and fast-working stimulant, and research has proven the ability of Vitamin C to reduce damage caused by free radicals and provide the body with energy. Vitamin C is also crucial for\u00a0maintaining iron levels in our blood, which keeps it oxygenated.<\/p>\n

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                            Whenever we start feeling ill, the first thing we do is reach for the medicine cabinet. The problem with taking pills is that even though they\u2019ll probably help with your predicament, they\u2019re also bound to have unwanted side effects. The best solution is to use these 13 natural remedies, which are just as efficient as drugs: <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-73084","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73084","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=73084"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73084\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=73084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=73084"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.transcend.org\/tms\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=73084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}