Question

Describe three therapeutic uses of food among African Americans. Have you ever used these practices in your own life, or could you see yourself engaging in one of these practices?

Answer 1

The first therapeutic use of the food is to boost the immune system. For this purpose, the citric fruits and vegetables are very popular and important among the African Americans. The second therapeutic use of food is to heal any cut or swelling using the turmeric paste. It is done by putting the turmeric paste upon the affected areas of the body and it gives relief over a period of time, besides healing the tissues of the concerned area. The third therapeutic use is the use of ginger soup when somebody faces cold and cough problem. It is also very popular among African Americans. It is very effective, as it helps the relieving cough and getting person feel better. So, these are the some of the therapeutic uses of food items available, among the African Americans.

I, myself used, to take soup of ginger and other similar herb based food items to get relieved in my cough problem. Besides, use of citrus  fruits such as oranges, lemon and Amla are regularly used to help not only to boost the immune system, but also to prevent sneezing, running nose and cough as well. So, these practices are very popular.