You are what you eat is a simple, time-tested saying that still holds true today. There are non-medical resources that can help with many of today's most common illnesses and conditions. In fact, making simple changes to your diet to cure your cold, acne, or constipation problems is a much better choice than resorting to medications. First, natural foods and diet remedies don't usually give you any harmful side effects that Western allopathic medicines can cause.


Here are some health issues that can be easily treated with a simple food and diet:

Allergies. More Americans are suffering from allergies than ever before. Perhaps the best cure for allergies is to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Garlic and cayenne have been used for years, and good colon cleansing has been shown to provide relief. Almonds and walnuts, as well as sunflower seeds, reduce symptoms and make you take a multivitamin with the recommended doses of vitamins C, A, E and zinc.

Acne. Acne in both teens and adults is also increasingly common. There are many natural dietary changes you can make to clear up your skin. Drink water first. It washes away the impurities. Soy protein helps, as well as increasing your consumption of whole grains, fresh fruits and root vegetables. Eat three servings of fatty fish weekly and add some cold pressed seed oil daily.

Constipation. To help constipation, you need to increase your folic acid intake. Apple pectin can help relieve constipation and add fiber to your diet. Try drinking some ginger tea or yerba mate in tea form. Cod liver oil is a tried and tested remedy that is difficult to swallow. Warm dandelion tea also helps.

Voltage. Holy basil, also known as Tulsi, has been used to relieve stress and normalize cortical levels. Limiting caffeine can help the body lower adrenaline levels. Eat carbohydrates and fresh vegetables when you are very stressed. They help the body release serotonin, which provides a sense of well-being.



Cancer. Consuming the trace elements abundant in seafood has been shown to help cancer patients. Broccoli, mustard greens, cabbage and turnips have recently been touted as not only preventative maintenance, but perhaps even as a cure for various cancers. Limit your fats.

Help your body heal itself by trying some of these simple food and diet changes. Including them in your regular diet will also help prevent these health problems and build a strong immune system.