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Fixing what ails you...with chicken soup
Latest Updated by 2002-04-29 16:13:51
 Pop a cold pill or sip a cup of mom's chicken soup? You may have scoffed all these years at that old-fashion remedy, but research is now showing that mom may just have known best after all. Chicken soup's just one "food fix" that may be just what the doctor ordered.
The suspected benefits of chicken soup were reported centuries ago when the Egyptian Jewish physician and philosopher Moshe ben Maimon recommended chicken soup for respiratory tract symptoms. His 12thcentury writings were based on earlier Greek writings. Fast forward to 1993 when stephen Rennard, MD<conducted an informal laboratory study and submitted the results mostly on a lark.
Rennard, Larson Professor of Medicine found that chicken--whether prepared form scratch or bouthg in a supermarket -- seems to inhibit or reduce the movement of neutrophils, the most common white cell in the blood that defends the body against in infection. The soup may also improve rehydration and nutrition in the body, and well as providing psychological comfort if you're feeling ill.
On ship or on a plane, a train, or in a car. If you suffer from motion sickness, you may be tempted to stay home. Not necessary, say scientist. In studies, ginger was shown to reduce the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, and was found to be more effective than dimenhydrinate, which is commonly used for motion sickness. To calm the stomach, take one-half to one teaspoon of powdered ginger. Healthy food stores often carry gelatin capsules containing the powdered ginger so you don't have to grind it yourself. Take two capsules about 30 minutes before your trip.
Editor: Weiwei
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