JOY FEELINGS MAGAZINE February Love issue 2017! | Page 38
our genetic infrastructure in need of continual resupply of many of the key vitamins and phytocompounds they contain copious quantities of.
With this symbiotic relationship between fruitbearing plant and seeddisseminating animal in mind, the following healing fruit facts won ' t seem so unbelievable...
Grapefruit – Infection: The seeds of this fruit, at a dose of 5 to 6 every 8 hours for two weeks, have been shown effective in eradicating urinary tract infections, including drugresistant strains.
Pineapple – Cancer: The enzyme bromelain, extracted from pineapple, has been shown to be more potent that the chemotoxic agent 5- fluorouracil in killing cancer, in the animal model.
Watermelon – Hypertension: Watermelon contains amino acids, such as L- citrulline, which help the blood vessels dilate naturally, countermanding endotheli al dysfunction and reducing blood pressure.
Cherry – Inflammation / Pain: Compounds within cherries known as anthrocyanins have been shown to be as effective as NSAID drugs in reducing pain and inflammation.
Lemon – Kidney Stones: Lemonade therapy has been shown to be a reasonable alternative for