Blood clots are your body's way of healing wounds. Platelets in your blood respond to an injury, like a cut, by sticking together to stop the bleeding. Some foods affect the ability of your body to form a clot. These foods may thicken or thin blood.
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The Dr. Oz Raw Food Challenge is a 28-day call to eat a diet rich in uncooked fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts. The 28-day program claims to promote increased energy, improve skin appearance, better digestion, weight loss and a reduced risk of heart disease.
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Preliminary research as of 2011 suggests coffee is safe if you have gallstones. The American Medical Association found coffee reduces the risk of gallstones in men, though no such study exists for women.
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If you have an ulcer or gastritis, consider drinking a glass of cranberry juice. The juice appears to be a helpful natural treatment for both ailments. Ulcers are open sores in the esophagus, stomach or small intestine. Gastritis is the term for a group of conditions that includes a common element -- inflammation.
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