Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
According to MedlinePlus, lisinopril is a prescription medicine used to treat heart conditions, including high blood pressure and heart failure, and to prolong survival after a heart attack. It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme, or ACE, Inhibitors.
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Although turmeric is best known as a spice, coloring agent and flavoring for various foods, it has also been used medicinally for thousands of years for such conditions as indigestion, liver ailments, and arthritis. Today, turmeric is used for various health problems including headaches, depression and cancer.
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Dandelion has been used medicinally for centuries by many cultural groups ranging from Arabic to Native American Indians. It is now used for a wide variety of medical conditions, but there is not enough scientific information to determine if it is effective for any of them.
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Cranberry has long been used by Native Americans as both a food and a medicine to treat many types of ailments, including digestive problems, bladder disorders and kidney diseases. In 2011, it is best known for its use in preventing urinary tract infections, or UTIs.
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Aloeβs medicinal use dates back 6,000 years and many of its same uses remain today, including treating skin conditions such as minor abrasions and burns. The topical use of aloe is now being tested for possible benefits in managing ailments such as psoriasis and genital herpes.
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For thousands of years, noni has been used in Polynesia as a food, dye and medicine. Today, noni is used medicinally for conditions such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Noni commonly is taken as a juice but also is available as a tea and in capsule form. Before taking noni, consult with your doctor.
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