“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”

Even though you still may see the doctor from time to time, this quote still has a lot of truth. Apples have many beneficial properties and are used to help treat various conditions. One of these conditions is diarrhea. It is the pectin in the apple skin that is most beneficial in treating diarrhea. The simplest thing to do is eat a raw apple. The only problem with that, is that the raw apple may irritate already irritated intestines. Another option would be to eat a baked apple . . . this will help prevent irritating the intestines. My favorite way however is to peel the apple skin, boil it in milk (preferebly not non-fat), and then drink (when the milk cools a bit) . . . throwing a little bit of white rice with the milk and apple skin may help also. You can even add a little honey to sweeten the taste. Both the honey and the milk will help soothe the intestines. Obviously, if you are lactose intolerant, this isn’t the best way to go .

Apples are also beneficial to the liver and gallbladder. Drinking apple juice (fresh and organic is always ideal) and eating apples (ideally organic), whether raw or cooked, helps cleanse the liver and gallbladder and keep them healthy. It is also said that apples soften gallstones.

Apples can even help relieve swelling and irritation of the eyes (like sunburn). Place a poultice of grated apple (grated apple/apple pulp wrapped in a thin cloth) on the eyes for twenty minutes and it should help.