Foods that double as medicine
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Buckwheat honey is better than cough syrup for nocturnal cough in kids, experts say.
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Fermented foods, such as pickled vegetables, contain living bacteria that can treat antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
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Ginger powder taken during the first four days of a menstrual cycle is an effective treatment for cramps.
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Peppermint oil is prescribed to help treat abdominal cramping and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
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Multiple studies back up the blood-pressure-lowering abilities of hibiscus tea.
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Used medicinally, nutrition experts recommends turmeric to help treat inflammatory conditions.
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Chia seeds can be used to help lower high LDL cholesterol levels.
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One study found that eating at least 3 grams of oats daily is associated with lower LDL cholesterol levels.
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Beans are useful in lowering blood sugar levels and managing high cholesterol.
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