The Pomegranate is a fruit often referred to in the Bible (Rimmon in Hebrew). It has many ruby-colored seeds, which are covered with a thin skin and are full of juice. One pomegranate delivers about half of an adult’s daily vitamin C requirement. It is also a rich source of folic acid and of antioxidants.

Antioxidants in Pomegranate may fight hardening of the arteries by reducing blood vessel damage and the antioxidant contained in the fruit may also reverse the progression of hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). Some others points of interest about this fruit is that it helps protect your heart, keeps prostate cancer from returning, lowers bad cholesterol and blood pressure and assist in the fight against breast cancer.

The best way to eat a Pomegranate is to slice off the top, score the rind and break the pieces apart. Then place in a bowl and pry the seeds out. You can eat the seeds immediate, store them in a refrigerator or freeze them. One word of caution, the juice will stain clothes permanently.

During my travels in Central American I ran across something that is used in the Indian culture to treat urinary problems, which is corn silk. It is used to sooth the lining of the urinary tract and can be beneficial in the relief of pain and difficulty with urination. Corn silk can also help to prevent frequent urination and help relieve fluid retention throughout the body. It is also believed to reduce the formation of kidney stones and relieve symptoms for individuals that already have stones.

You can use corn silk fresh or dried but is best if used fresh. Take the corn silk (2-3- tsp if dried) and cover with a cup of boiling water, brewing time takes 10-15 minutes and it’s recommend to take 3 times a day.

The All-New Doctor-Approved Home Remedies That Cure Back Pain, Headaches, Insomnia and Much More

By PAMELA BOND for Prevention
March 5, 2008

Home remedies are a staple of natural medicine. They are cheap and fast, often work just as well as a drugstore fix, and may be as near as your spice cabinet, refrigerator or laundry room. To update your arsenal, we asked seven experts to share their latest discoveries, from headache panaceas to simple solutions for stiff backs, indigestion, charley horses and more. Here are their surprising, patient-tested contributions.

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