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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛЮТИЙ 2019 WWW. UNWLA .ORG 33 FOOD AS MEDICINE by Ihor Magun, MD, FACP The history of medicine underscores just how far we have come and how much has changed over the centuries. If you can only imagine, physicians in the past encouraged pregnant patients to star t smoking to prevent excessive weight gain. Treat - ment of infectious tuberculosis focused on isolat- ing the infected individual in an institution; today, a daily pill provides a complete cure. Today, mod- ern methods of diagnosis and sophisticated medi- cations continue to provide truly remarkable re- sults in treating diseases or other health issues. But despite all the advances and availability of modern meds, sometime s, going back to old - fashioned but tried and true basics can be just as helpful. Take for exam ple a simple box of baking soda . Aside from the fact that it is used in baking as a leavening agent, it has many medicinal uses. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonat e. Many over the counter antacids contain bicarbonate as a key in- gredient, but if you are deali ng with the discomfort of stomach acid and the drugstore is closed or the weather is not conducive to driving, you can relieve and neutralize stomach acid by dis solving half a teaspoon of baking soda in a half glass of water. This remedy works well, but sh ould only be used occasionally. Run out of underarm deodorant? Brush on some dry baking soda. It is safe and works. You can also use this dry powder as an antid ote for itchy skin or insect bites and to alleviate itching caused by poison ivy. Try an invigo rating foot soak by add- ing several tablespoons of baking soda into a warm basin of water. Baking soda turned into a paste works as an exfoliator for any body par t. Honey can also be added your medicinal armamentarium and has long been used in cold remedy p roducts. Studies have shown that undi- luted darker honey (buckwheat type) can be ex- tremely helpful in cough suppression and in easing sore throats. Ginger has be come a staple product in many home kitchens. Aside from all the delicious dishes it is used in, it is a common remedy for nau- sea. A slice of ginger root can be chewed or made into a tea. It can also be used during pregnancy for nausea control. Peppermint leaves have been used for me- dicinal purposes for centuries in many parts of the world. It has p articularly made its mark in cold remedy medications. The mechanism of action is due to its ability to lower mu- cus. Chewing one or two leaves of the fresh pepper mint leaf can markedly relieve nasal congestion, and peppermint oil can be used to soothe heada ches. A drop dabbed on each temple works wonders. Green tea has historically been an ingredi- ent of good health. The main reason for this is its antioxidant effec ts (catechin component). Benefits include prevention of heart - related issues, im- provement of bl ood flow, lower cholesterol and im- proved glucose levels in diabetic patients. Balsamic vinegar has been medically proven to reduce blood cholesterol levels. This property has been one of the most documented medicinal applications, but there are other bene- f its. Balsamic vinegar contains strains of “good bacteria” (probiotics), so it aids in digestion and promotes good gut health. Turmeric has been a key ingredient in Asian cuisine for centuries. Its medicinal benefits stem from the presence of phytochemicals , which provided significant anti - inflammatory effects in individuals who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Consuming it only in food may not be sufficient to re ap the benefits, and you might want to consider supplementing turmeric in tablet form, which is readily available and inexpensive. For those individuals who have issues with iron deficiency anemia, eating pistachios may be helpful because pistachios conta in large amounts of iron. The only caveat here is that pistachios taste so good that it’s easy to binge. We’ve all heard the old adage about “too much of a good thing,” so al- ways be aware of the portion you ingest. The bottom line is that there are many differ- ent products that don’t come from the drugstore but can promote well - being. Not every item men- tioned here will be perfectly suited to every person reading this. But it is important to note that gen- eral good health does not come from a drugstore or a supermarket, so we should all try to eat as healthy as possible and get adequate rest and exerci se. Moreover, a routine medical examination with your physician is an essential component of good health and is strongly recommended.
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