Black tea prevents influenza
Japanese scientists soak the infected area in a black tea solution with a lighter concentration than ordinary black tea solution for 5 seconds, and the virus will lose its infectivity. To this end, the researchers suggest that in the flu season, people often drink black tea or insist on gargling with black tea water to prevent the flu.
Prevention and treatment of diabetes with vitamin B6
It has been reported in France, Italy and Japan that diabetic patients with vitamin B6 below normal value are given 100 mg of vitamin B6 every day, and after 6 weeks, symptoms such as numbness and pain in limbs are alleviated or disappeared. Eating more foods rich in vitamin B6, such as brown rice, flour, eggs, cabbage and dried yeast, is also effective in preventing and treating diabetes.
Prevention and treatment of bronchitis with milk
A recent survey by American scholars found that 3 1.7% smokers with chronic bronchitis never drink milk, while smokers who drink milk every day suffer from bronchitis in less than 20%. Because a large amount of vitamin A contained in milk can protect bronchi and bronchial walls and reduce the chance of inflammation.
Royal jelly can prevent arthritis.
After studying 200 arthritis patients, British scientists have reached a new conclusion: taking royal jelly once a day for arthritis patients can reduce pain by as much as 50% and improve joint flexibility 17%.
Prevention and treatment of urinary tract infection with orange juice
Maliki, an American obstetrician and gynecologist, believes that people who are prone to urinary tract infections drink 300 ml of orange juice every day, which is better than drinking water alone. Because orange juice can not only help excrete bacteria, but also prevent bacteria from adhering to the urethral wall.
Prevention and treatment of prostate diseases with pumpkin seeds
A recent scientific paper published by American researchers pointed out that eating a handful of pumpkin seeds (about 50 grams) every day can treat prostate hypertrophy, so that the symptoms in the second stage can be restored to the initial stage, and the condition in the third stage can be significantly improved. Because the active ingredients in pumpkin seeds can eliminate the initial swelling of prostate and prevent prostate cancer.
Prevention and treatment of intestinal cancer with starch food
A study by Cambridge University shows that the incidence of colon cancer in Australia is four times higher than that in China. One of the main reasons is that the former consumes less starch (below 100g per day), while the latter consumes more starch (above 370g per day). Experts pointed out that butyrate in starch-rich foods such as bananas, potatoes and peas can directly inhibit the proliferation of bacteria in the large intestine and is a powerful inhibitory substance for the growth of cancer cells.
Spinach prevents retinal degeneration
A recent study by Harvard University shows that eating spinach 2-4 times a week can reduce the risk of retinal degeneration. It is said that the key of spinach's vision protection is carotenoid, which exists in green leafy vegetables and can prevent sunlight from damaging the retina.