Foods that Can Replace Pills

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’ll probably help with your predicament,  they’re also bound to have unwanted side effects. The best  solution is to use these 14 natural remedies, which are just as  efficient as drugs.

1. Bananas – Stress and anxiety 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.

2. Yogurt – Constipation and gas One and a half cups of yogurt are packed full of probiotics that  assist in digestion and improves the stomach’s ability to  digest dairy and legumes – a major cause of gastric gasses. 3. Raisins - High blood pressure A large handful of resins (approx. 60) contains over  200mg of potassium, as well as 1 gram 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, help maintain the circulatory system and reduce  blood pressure.

4. Apricots – Kidney stones 4 dried apricots contain 2 grams of fiber, 235mg of potassium  and just 3mg of sodium. This combination is highly  effective at preventing minerals from getting trapped in your  kidneys, which is the cause of the most common kidney stones. 5. Tuna – Foul mood A can of tuna contains about 800mg of Omega-3, a fatty acid  that is considered vital in the treatment of depression. Omega 3  is even an approved treatment for depression by the  American Psychiatric Association.

6. Ginger tea - Nausea 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 ‘cottonmouth’ and lethargy) 7. Basil - Indigestion Studies suggest that the eugenol in basil is highly effective as  a gastric painkiller, nausea reduction, cramping and  diarrhea by eliminating bacteria like Salmonella and Listeria.  Basil is also effective at preventing halitosis. 8. Pears – High cholesterol The average pear contains 5 grams of the dietary fiber Pectin,  which helps clear the body of ‘bad cholesterol’ (LDL). 9. Cabbage – Stomach ulcers 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 main cause for ulcers).  It is believed that sulforaphane may also help prevent gastric  tumors.

10. Figs - Hemorrhoids Dried figs are rich in dietary fiber, which in turn, produce  softer feces and aiding in reducing hemorrhoids and the  likeliness of developing them. 11. Potatoes - Headaches Amedium-sized potato contains 37 carbohydrates, which  help reduce headaches by increasing serotonin production  in the brain. 12. Garlic – Yeast infection Garlic contains many essential oils that help prevent the  development of yeast infections.

13. Chamomile tea – Heartburn A great treatment for gastric inflammation, cramping,  heartburn and gas, is mixing 2 teaspoons of chamomile  tea in a cup of boiling water and brewing it for about 20  minutes and then drinking it. 14. Orange juice – Lethargy 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 a key factor in  maintaining iron levels in our blood, which keeps it  oxygenated.