Going Bananas natural remedy for many ills by Stephen Eagle

[Dept of PMM Artists & things]

A professor at CCNY for a
physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He
A professor at CCNY for asaid the expression "going bananas" is from the effects of
bananas on the brain. Read on:

Never, put your banana in
the refrigerator!!!
This is interesting.
After reading this, you'll
never look at a banana in the same way again..

Bananas contain three
natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with
fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial
boost of energy.

Research has proven that
just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous
90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one
fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only
way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome
or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions,
making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a
recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering
from depression, many felt much better after eating a
banana.. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type
of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to
make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you
feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat
a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose
levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia : High in iron,
bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the
blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique
tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in
salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so,
the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the
banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's
ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at
a Twickenham (Middlesex) school ( England ) were helped
through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast,

break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power.
Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can
assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber,
including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel
action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to
laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the
quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana
milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the
stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted
blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates
your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a
natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from
heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking
on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up
and avoid morning sickness

Mosquito bites: Before
reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected
area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it
amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in
B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.


Overweight and at work?
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found
pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like
chocolate and chips... Looking at 5,000 hospital patients,
researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in
high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid
panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood
sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every
two hours to keep levels steady..

Ulcers: The banana is used
as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of
its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit
that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases.
It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by
coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control: Many
other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can
lower both the physical and emotional temperature of
expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women
eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool
temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder
(SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain
the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking &Tobacco Use:
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The
B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium
found in them, help the body recover from the effects of
nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital
mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen
to the brain and regulates your body's water balance.. When
we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing
our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help
of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to
research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating
bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death
by strokes by as much as 40%!

Warts: Those keen on natural
alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take
a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the
yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a
plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a
natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an
apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate
, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and
iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals.. It is also
rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around
So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that
we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

PASS IT ON TO YOUR FRIENDS

PS: Bananas must be the
reason monkeys are so happy all the time! I will add one
here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of
the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with
dry cloth. Amazing fruit !!!