If you are like many people, you've probably experienced an occasional headache.  They can be unpleasant, but aren't too big a deal if they aren't too painful and don't last too long.  But if you get headaches often and they are painful, the first thing you should do is see a doctor.  If your doctor
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Arugula originated in the Meditarranean region and was highly valued in ancient Roman times.  It was brought to North America from Britain long ago.  It is in the brassica family like kale, cabbage, brocolli, and bok choy.  But due to it's strong taste, it has never been very popular in spite of
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If you're experiencing mild pain, there may be some natural solutions for you to try.  If it is general stiffness or achiness that isn't due to an injurty, the first thing to do is to look at your diet.  Many people are sensitive to foods and don't realize it.  If the discomfort comes and goes, pay
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Staying hydrated is important for a lot of reasons.  But sometimes plain water isn't enough, especially if you've been perspiring a lot.  Your body needs certain minerals so that your cells can function and communicate with other cells.   Sport drinks are popular with athletes because they contain
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Of course you want to maintain your eye health so that you can see clearly and minimize the use of glasses and/or contacts.  There are health conditions that can affect your vision and noticing a change in your vision can be an early warning sign.  If you suspect this is the case, see a doctor as
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If you're lucky and live in an area with farmer's markets, you can easily find some amazing purple vegetables.  You've probably heard that it is best to eat "the rainbow".  So eating a variety of fruits and vegetables in all different colors gives you the best chance at getting all the nutrients you
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Iron is important for all living things.  Your body uses it to make hemoglobin which is a protein in your blood.  Hemoblobin transports oxygen to your tissue and organs.  This makes it obvious that you need enough iron to have healthy blood.  But too much iron can be harmful.  The iron found in
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If you are experiencing pain, or want to avoid it, there are foods and drinks that can help you. Inflammation is generally the root cause of pain.  So the first step is to avoid foods that you are sensitive to because they will cause inflammation.  The second thing you can do is to avoid highly
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People have eaten oats for thousands of years.  They have also been fed to livestock.  They are a rich source of fiber and are a good plant based protein option.  Oats are considered gluten free since they aren't a type of barley, rye or wheat.  But because oats are sometimes grown and/or processed
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It more common for children to have allergies these days.  An allergy is the bodys' response to something it sees as an outside invader.  In many cases, avoiding the allergen is that best path.  That is why some pre-schools are nut-free.  And there are nut-free tables in children's cafeterias.  That
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