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9. Include more garlic in your
diet. Garlic has been shown to lower
total cholesterol levels while improving HDL cholesterol levels. Garlic’s
antimicrobial activity is a result of
the compound allicin, which is effective against common infections such
as flu and colds, Candida yeast and
stomach viruses. Research shows the
quantity of allicin produced in a single clove of garlic is effective in killing
methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA) and vancomycinresistant Enterococci.
10. Get some vitamin D. If you
are experiencing symptoms of
depression, have your vitamin D
level checked. Some studies show
a connection between low levels of
vitamin D and higher incidences of
depression.
11. Eat your spinach. Popeye
was right! Spinach (and other leafy
greens, including kale, Swiss chard,
collard greens, etc.) has magnesium
that helps reduce high blood pressure.
12. Fight migraine nausea with an
acupressure wristband. If you suffer from migraine nausea, consider
trying an acupressure wristband. A
recent study has shown acupressure
wristbands can be effective in relieving migraine nausea.
13. Add some ginger to your diet.
Studies have shown that ginger has
a substantial effect on both the prevention and treatment of motion
sickness. In addition, a recent study
found individuals with osteoarthritis
who had ingested ginger extract had a
greater reduction in knee pain compared to those who did
not ingest ginger.
14. Control your
stress. Stress can
negatively affect sleep,
leave you more
susceptible to
depression
and cause
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