Nutrition

Staying sinusitis free with our diet

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In this chapter, we will be discussing how we can live a sinusitis free life with our diet.

If you are fed up with that swollen, achy feeling in your forehead, and your cold or hay feverseems to have lasted far longer than usual, you might have sinusitis.

The sinuses are hollow air spaces inside the bones surrounding the nose. Sinuses produce mucus, which drains into the nose. Unfortunately, swelling in the nose can block the sinuses and cause pain and infection. When the sinuses get infected or inflamed, it is called sinusitis.

Some causes include allergies, pollutants, nasal problems, and certain diseases. Symptoms of sinusitis may include fever, weakness, fatigue, cough, and nasal congestion. Nasal drip (mucous drainage in the back of the throat) may also be present.

Management of sinusitis is mainly conservative and medical. Diet plays a key role in the management as well.

Foods to include

Antioxidant (vitamins A, C, E, and glutathione) rich foods such as; sweet potatoes, carrots, avocados, oranges, and honeydew melons.

Bromelain rich foods such as; fresh pineapples.

Probiotic bacteria, commonly found in probiotic yogurt.

Water moistens the mucous membrane, facilitating proper draining of the sinuses.

Foods to avoid

Dairy and related products such as; milk, cheese, custard, and butter.

Gluten-containing foods such as wheat and wheat products.

Monosodium glutamate, often found in canned foods, salad dressing, deli meats, and fast foods.

Lifestyle modification

Avoiding all forms of allergens.

Cessation of cigarette smoking or secondhand smoking.

Moderation of alcohol.

Inhalation of vapour from warm water.

Applying heating pads to the inflamed area.

In conclusion, having sinusitis can be one of the most inconvenient experiences ever; a massive pain-in-the-head. Knowing the symptoms and tackling them before they arrive will be most rewarding, and the above dietary and lifestyle changes will be sure to take care of us.

The writer Dr Bernice Korkor Asare is the CEO of Holistic Health Consult

“Your diet your health, your health your wealth”

E-mail: holistichealthconsultgh@gmail.com

Nutrition

Benefits of Dawada

Dawadawa has a lot of nutritional benefits

The African Locust bean, commonly referred to as “Dawadawa” by Ghanaians is a local seasoning used in soups and stews. It is rich in diverse nutrients and has great health benefits to Africans who consume it.

-Good vision

Due to the natural ingredients and nutrients found in the African locust bean, it makes it therefore one of the best treatments of bad vision and eye issues such as Myopia, Cataract and even minus eyes.

-It can treat stroke

Stroke is caused when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly obstructed by any substance which is fatal and dangerous to the health of individuals.

Research shows that consuming a good amount of African locust beans will definitely help you against such sickness.

-Reduces cholesterol

Cholesterol can cause blockage within the blood vessels thereby reducing the flow of blood to the heart which will definitely lead to heart issues. Eating locust beans can help your body burn the amount of cholesterol found in our bodies.

-Treat Diarrhoea

Due to the amount of tannin found in the African locust beans, it can cure diarrhoea, which is a gastrointestinal disorder with the symptoms of frequent watery bowel movements. Consuming African locust beans will help relieve you of diarrhoea

-Treat hypertension

Hypertension also referred to as high blood pressure is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently increasing above the normal level. Therefore consuming a good amount of African Locust beans will help people with hypertension.

-Helps control blood sugar level

The human body requires sugar to produce enough energy but it should be stable otherwise if unstable, it will cause diabetes. Therefore consuming African locust beans will help you control blood sugar level.

-Improve digestion

Eating a good amount of African locust beans can improve digestion. Good digestion will give you a healthy body as the excretion process in the body will be facilitated which will prevent constipation.

-Healthy weight

Underweight is not healthy and vice-versa. It is not easy to have normal weight or for the underweight to gain weight. Eating African locust bean will help you gain weight in a natural way.

-Heal Wounds

As mentioned above it can be used to treat ulcer wounds internally as well as external wounds. The leaves when pounded can be applied on wounds and the beans can be put on the wound to heal the wounds.

-Reduce Fever

Consuming a good amount of African locust beans can reduce fever. It was traditionally used to reduce high fever which is still practiced in some rural African communities and also send away evil spirits because of its unpleasant smell.

African locust beans is one of the best gift of God to Africans but sadly, only a few see this, it consist of many vital nutrients which are cherished by the body. Therefore regular consumption of healthy African locust beans will give you good health

Source: https://gh.opera.news