No matter how strange it may seem, cravings may be a consequence of certain diseases, according to Chinese medicine. This idea is confirmed by classic medicine as well.
Bananas and melons are usually cravings specific to those who suffer from the lack of potassium. The lack of potassium appears due to excess sweating, carbohydrates excess, diuretics treatment, or diarrhea. Potassium cravings should be satisfied because they may lead to cardiovascular diseases, asthenia, or anemia.
Sour foods may stop nausea usually produced by fat excess, alcohol, pregnancy, indigestions, gastritis, hepatitis, renal insufficiency, or increased activity of the thyroid.
Bitter products clean the blood from the excess of cholesterol, toxins, and everything that may burden blood circulation. This is why the cravings for the bitter foods may be brought by cardiovascular diseases.
Pepper, curry, chilly peppers, or horse radish cravings may be a sign of pulmonary conditions because hot spices activate blood circulation.
Cocoa and chocolate cravings are very popular. They may occur because of the need for caffeine or excessive calcium consumption. (c) Project Weight Loss 2008. All rights reserved.
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