Power of Fresh Fruits

Fresh fruit is one of the joys of eating.  The delicious sweet succulent taste, beautiful variety of colors and exotic fragrance are all irresistible to the senses. Fruit is definitely one of the miracles of nature.

Fruits are also some of the healthiest foods that you can consume for strength, nutrition, cleansing and detoxification, and rebuilding the body from the inside out. 

Here are the miraculous benefits of some common fruits:

Apple

• great source of potassium which is necessary for healthy muscles
• helps lower cholesterol
• relieves and prevents constipation

Apricots

• prevents age spots and wrinkles

Banana

• relieves diarrhea
• great source of potassium
• helps build size and strength for athletes

Berries

• Good for Arthritis
• Strengthens and cleans the blood vessels
• Regulates blood sugar
• Relieves many types of skin rashes

Cherries

• natural cure for Gout
• Helps stop coughing
• Antidote for food poisoning from eating spoiled seafood

Grapefruit

• Boosts digestion and eliminates indigestion
• Helps with weight loss
• Prevention of Heart Disease
• Remedy for Allergies and Sore Throat

Grapes

• Use externally as a facial moisturizer
• Benefits immune system
• Helps lower cholesterol
• Lowers Blood Sugar
• Regulates Blood Pressure

Lemons

• Stops bleeding gums
• Breaks up mucus congestion
• Helps detoxify the liver
• Heals sore throats

Lime

• Helps break alcohol addiction
• Helps to stop smoking
• Benefits the digestion

Melons

• Excellent diuretic to get rid of water retention
• Cools the body and refreshing in hot weather

Oranges

• Stops stomach pains
• Strengthens and heals the lungs
• Good for memory

Bishara Wilson, L.Ac., MSTOM

www.NewYorkSportsAcupuncture.com