In one study in the journal Chest, asthmatics were able to breathe easier after they drank three cups of caffeinated coffee, as compared to drinking decaf. Mount Sinai's Doctor Krieger says that coffee acts as a mild bronchodilator and that coffee can prevent a mild asthma attack from getting worse. When you are feeling over-stuffed the last thing you want to do is eat something. But a little bit of canned or fresh pineapple can make you feel better. The reason is that pineapple is loaded with enzymes that help you digest food.
Pineapple can also reduce inflammation because it contains the enzyme bromelain.
If you're prone to frequent yeast infections, it can help reduce the recurrences, according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The lactobacillus acidophilus cultures in yogurt help create a more normal bacterial environment in the vagina. Make sure it says, 'contains live acidophilus cultures' on the label. Dr. Bunnell says that cranberry juice works because it prevents the bacteria that cause the infection from sticking to the lining of the urinary tract. The Journal of the American Medical Association recommends drinking more than 8 ounces of cranberry juice every day if you are prone to these infections.