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Some of the most common culprits are milk, eggs, wheat, corn, soy, peanuts, citrus fruits, colas and chocolate. "Many people have food allergies, and when they get off the food, their symptoms miraculously go away," says Dr. Gaby. If you stop drinking milk for several days, for example, and your belching stops, you may have found the problem. Just to be sure, have some more milk: If your belching resumes, you may have to find another source of calcium, he says. Take a test.

These include alcohol, coffee, tea, cranberry juice, chocolate, carbonated beverages, all citrus fruits, tomatoes, chili, spicy foods, vinegar, aspartame and sugar. Even decaffeinated coffee can be an irritant, Dr. Whitmore adds. Eliminating all of these foods from your diet can ease the burning and other urinary discomforts within about ten days, according to Dr. Bavendam. Once the burning sensation is gone, you can start adding them back to your diet one at a time to see which substance (or substances) is causing a problem.

Milk, eggs, wheat, corn, soy, peanuts, citrus fruits, colas and chocolate are some of the most common foods that cause allergic reactions. During an elimination diet, you avoid one group of foods at a time, carefully monitoring yourself for symptoms. If your symptoms disappear, you may have found the culprit. Ask about medication. If you suffer from persistent irritable bowel syndrome, ask your doctor about antispasmodics, which prevent spasms by relaxing intestinal muscles, for use during severe episodes, says Dr. Clarkston.

If you're improving your diet with food like apples, apricots, bananas, beans, brussels sprouts, cabbage, citrus fruits, celery, eggplant, onions, potatoes, prunes, radishes and raisins, you may have found that you're getting more bang for your buck than you bargained for—literally. But don't let a little noise keep you from eating these important, healthy foods. Just be aware that gas comes with the territory, says Dr. Gossel. As your body gets used to digesting more fiber, gas will become less of a problem. Cut needless flatulence foods.

Doctors aren't sure why, but citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits and tangerines, and spicy foods, like curry and hot peppers, can cause some people to develop irritating secretions at the anus, says Juan Nogueras, M.D., a colon and rectal surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic-Florida in Fort Lauderdale. Simply eliminating these foods from your diet may solve the problem, he says. Slash your coffee drinking. Coffee beans contain oils that you can't digest. The oils irritate the skin surrounding the anus when they are excreted from the body.

Foods or beverages containing tyramine or other headache-producing substances include most alcoholic beverages, aged cheeses, cured meats, pickles, chocolate, citrus fruits, pizza and anything containing monosodium glutamate (MSG). "If you suspect that foods are causing your headaches, try eliminating them one by one from your diet and see what happens," Dr. Spierings says. Pass on red. The next time you're offered red wine, think twice. Red wine contains many chemicals that can dilate blood vessels and cause headaches, Dr. Spierings says. No more third cups.

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Limonene in citrus fruits, for example, is known to increase the production of enzymes that help the body dispose of potentially carcinogenic substances. Even the National Cancer Institute estimates that one in three cancer deaths are diet related and that 8 of 10 cancers have a nutrition/diet component. Phytochemicals have been actively used by pharmaceutical companies in making many of their products. According to a report in Business Week (February 15, 1993), 25% of modern pharmaceuticals are derived in some way from plants.

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He recommends eliminating foods such as citrus fruits (including tomatoes), wheat, dairy products, eggs and all meats for at least four weeks. When planning a restricted diet, consider which foods might be suspects. Among the leading culprits are corn, wheat, bacon, pork, oranges, milk, oats, rye, eggs, beef and coffee. In fact, these foods are the ones most likely to cause discomfort for people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers at Epson General Hospital in Surrey, England. Test your reactions. After following the restricted diet for a month or more, Dr.

Tomatoes 6. citrus fruits (especially the white pulpy parts) 7. Cabbage 8. Cantaloupe or watermelon 9. Beans 10. Tea (green or black) Flavonoids also keep your arteries free and clear, say researchers. Essentially, they just use their antioxidant powers to prevent "bad" LDL cholesterol from oxidizing, and if cholesterol doesn't oxidize, it doesn't adhere to artery walls. In the wine rack, flavonoids enter the picture in the form of quercetin.

If you can't give up your daily jolts of Java, experts advise eating more inositol-packed foods like cantaloupe, whole grains and citrus fruits (except lemons). If you think you might benefit from taking inositol, talk to your doctor and follow his recommendation for supplementation. And be aware that doses as high as two grams may cause diarrhea. "Good Lactobacillus acidophilus V QtllDb Like so many nutritional supplements, acidophilus gets a lot of hype. It's also enormously popular.

He says it's best treated with a pitta-pacifying diet, and especially avoiding sour foods like citrus fruits, vinegar, cheese and fermented foods. Psoriasis. Psoriasis "can be vata, pitta or kapha," says Dr. Lad. "Vata is dry, rough and scaly, pitta has a lot of inflammation, and kapha has silvery, crusty scabs." He suggests following the appropriate dosha-pacifying diet. Urinary Tract Disorders All three doshas can potentially be blamed in diseases of the urinary tract, but urinary infections are primarily pitta, says Dr. Sodhi. Here are the conditions that diet can help. Kidney stones.

Sour: Foods like citrus fruits or fermented food. • Salty: Foods like anchovies. • Bitter: Foods like rhubarb or coffee. • Pungent: Foods like chili peppers. • Astringent: The taste of foods like apples or cabbage. Food also has six "qualities" that play a role in keeping your doshas balanced, but they're secondary to taste. They are: heavy, oily, hot (temperature), light, dry and cold. Generally, Ayurvedic experts recommend that you favor foods that have qualities opposite those of your primary dosha.

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Among the more common foods that cause allergic reactions are milk and wheat products, chocolate, nuts, citrus fruits, eggs, beans and other legumes, herbs, spices, and shellfish. To further complicate the issue, allergic reactions can be caused not only by foods themselves but also by colorants, preservatives, residues of antibiotics, insecticides, and molds that they contain. Some food additives have been linked to allergic reactions. One such group is the sulfites, antioxidants that are used to keep fruit, vegetables, and fish looking fresh and are found in some wines, dried fruits (i.e.

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Citricidal is an extract made from the seeds and pulp of citrus fruits. It is being used effectively in South America, Europe and the Far East. CLOVES Many travelers carry powdered clove with them to use in case diarrhea strikes. In Uruguay, clove tea and liquor are taken to treat diarrhea. Most South Americans believe that cloves have antibacterial and antiviral properties. To make clove tea, use 1 teaspoon of powdered clove per cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes before drinking. You can also help to settle an upset stomach by adding powdered cloves to other herbal teas.

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For now, experts say, don't spend money on supplements; instead chow down on bioflavonoid-rich foods such as citrus fruits, cherries, dark Prescriptions for Healing For the best allergy-alleviating action, some doctors suggest adding these nutrients to a healthy, balanced diet. Nutrient Daily Amount Magnesium 400 milligrams Vitamin C {,000-2,000 milligrams (ester-C or calcium ascorbate), taken as 2 divided doses Plus a multivitamin/mineral supplement MEDICAL ALERT: If you have heart disease or kidney problems, check with your doctor before taking magnesium supplements.

Also, though snacking on citrus fruits may help keep your skin healthier, inBKflrtuiHi I nnouKiriiunB run 11 c n Li 11> U don't count on being able to eat enough oranges to protect you from the sun, says Sheldon Pinnell, M.D., chief of dermatology at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, and another of the developers of Cellex-C. "The cream allows you to get 20 to 40 times the levels that you would achieve by ingesting vitamin C," he says.

Although vitamin C supplements can easily boost your intake, eating vitamin C-rich foods such as citrus fruits and other tropical fruits, broccoli and brussels sprouts provides additional cancer protection with nutrients such as folate (the naturally occurring form of folic acid), beta-carotene, bioflavonoids and fiber. In fact, evidence of anti-cancer activity is considerably stronger for vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables than for vitamin C itself.

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Nuts, chocolates, and citrus fruits can cause recurrence of mouth ulcers; ulcers may also be caused by bowel inflammation or physical and emotional stress. WHAT TO DO HERBS Gargle and also use as herbal tea one or more of the following herbs: Myrrh, Golden Seal, Raspberry, Marjoram, or Sage. Teatree oil may be applied directly to the ulcer. HOMEOPATHIC Borax 30c: Small ulcers that bleed if touched, or when eating; mouth is hot. Mercurius 30c: Much saliva with spongy gums, sweet metallic taste and thirst. Nitric Acid 30c: Ulcers with splinterlike pains, bad breath, and much saliva.

Give a liquid diet initially—plenty of fluid-apple juice or apple cider vinegar/water • Later add citrus fruits, greens, and root vegetables, fish, and white meats. • Avoid meat, egg, dairy products, pickles, refined carbohydrates, sugar and spices, rhubarb, gooseberries, coffee, and tea. • Massage helps stimulate circulation to the affected parts and prevents toxic deposits from settling in joints.

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Yogurt, sour milk, vinegar, apples, citrus fruits and wine contain AHAs, which are particularly important for a mask because they loosen the tight bond that holds the old surface skin (they also restore the skin's natural acidity). For hundreds of years (until the beginning of the twentieth century), sour milk was used as a face wash throughout the Western world; it is still used today in India. Yogurt is a better choice since it does not smell as sour, but either one can be mixed with other mask ingredients. Acidic fruit such as lemon and strawberry also help maintain acidity.

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Begin drinking eight to ten glasses of water a day, discontinue all citrus fruits, and consider the following homeopathic remedies: Aconite. Sudden retention of urine from chill or fright. Cantharis. Persistent and violent urging, passing a few drops at a time; may be accompanied by aching in small of back. Mercurius corrosivus (mercury chloride). Persistent urging with intense burning, unfulfilled need to urinate, with constant urging and straining. Urine may be mixed with a little blood. Nux vomica. Frequent and painful urging with little result.

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The word fungus often brings to mind unsalutary growths such as athlete's foot, the blue and green molds that grow on citrus fruits, the fuzzy white stuff on stale bread, or the mildew that thrives in dirty showers. Farmers and people who live in agricultural areas have also heard about the fungal parasites that can devastate food crops such as corn, rice, wheat, and rye. So what does the familiar umbrella-shaped mushroom have to do with these fearsome fungi, and how could fungi possibly be medicinal? Actually, mushrooms are just one of the many kinds of fungi.

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Some of the best food sources of antioxidant compounds include vitamin C-packed citrus fruits, broccoli, green and sweet red peppers, and dark green leafy vegetables; beta-carotene-rich carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach; and wheat germ and vegetable oils, which are loaded with vitamin E. "You also need to keep things in perspective," adds Dr. Frei. "Even if it turns out that free radicals play a major role in disease, they are still only one player among many factors. You shouldn't get too panicky about them. Rather, live healthfully, eat sensibly, and exercise.

You can also get lots of vitamin C from citrus fruits, brussels sprouts, green and red peppers, tomatoes, and melons. Oiling Up Your Eyes Vitamin E is yet another antioxidant that spends much of its life swimming in the lenses of your eyes. Here's the payoff. In a study of over 15,000 male physicians, researchers at Harvard University found that those whose eyes contained the most vitamin E were less likely to develop cataracts than those who had smaller amounts. The one problem with vitamin E is that it's hard to get the necessary amounts without taking supplements.

Limonene, found in the peel of citrus fruits, is another member of this family. These compounds have been shown in studies to block the formation of a variety of cancers, including those of the breasts, lungs, stomach, liver, and skin. Expectations for perillyl alcohol are high, in part, because it is 5 to 10 times more potent than limonene, which itself has been proven to be very effective. It's not yet known how much perillyl alcohol there is in cherries, adds Pamela Crowell, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.

It appears that some flavonoids, like silymarin and tangeretin, which is found beneath the rind of oranges, lemons, and other citrus fruits, may, in fact, play a role in preventing cancer. In studies on mice, for example, researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland found that, when applied to the skin, silymarin was able to stop tumors from forming. Other laboratory studies have found that tangeretin can help prevent the growth of human breast cancer cells.

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Studies in the United States and China have shown that citrus fruits provide strong protection against esophageal cancers. People who ate citrus fruit daily had a cancer risk more than tenfold lower than that of those who rarely ate citrus.

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Other super sources include citrus fruits, bell peppers, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and strawberries. Breathe Deep with E Research suggests that vitamin E can dramatically lower your risk of asthma. In a large study of 75,000 nurses, for example, Harvard University researchers found that those getting the most vitamin E in their diets were 47 percent less likely to have asthma than those getting the least. The advantage of vitamin E is that it appears to target free radicals that are caused by air pollution, one of the leading causes of asthma.

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Fresh fruit such as watermelon or guava • 1 medium slice or 1 small fruit • Tomato sauce • V2 cup over pasta or in recipes, or 1 cup of times each week) • Olive oil, as a replacement for other vegetable oils, butter, and margarine • 1-2 teaspoons • Salmon or tuna • Up to 2 4-ounce servings of salmon each v\ of tuna • Citrus fruits: oranges, grapefruits • 1 medium orange or V2 grapefruit Vitamins and Minerals Nonvitamin Nutrients • Vitamin A complex (5,000 international units vitamin A; 1 milligram alpha-carotene; 5 milligrams lycopene; 6 milligrams lutein; 0.

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These include wheat, dairy products, cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts), yeast, tomatoes, citrus fruits and eggs. A high sugar intake has been linked to Crohn's. And some people react unfavorably to dairy products. In addition, researchers at Ninewells Medical School in Scotland discovered that yeast caused flare-ups in some patients — and that the symptoms subsided when yeast was eliminated from their diets. ¦ Add the "right" foods to your diet.

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