HEALTH

DIABETIC INFORMATION

In your working place if you stand two hours more a day than you’ll burn 280 calories a day .The sit/stand design helps prevent pain from prolonged sitting, and improves attention levels,  It’s also better for overall health .

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MIGRAINE RELIEVER

If you're experiencing chronic migraine, check what you're eating. Some of the foods that trigger migraine: Fried foods, sugar, artificial sweeteners, flour products, dairy products, alcohol, caffeine, food additives, chocolate and some nuts/seeds.

Most of the time, a migraine is the body’s way of signalling that it is dehydrated. Drink PLENTY of water, fresh fruit and vegetable juices to rid the body of the toxins that are the main culprit of headaches.

Most fruits and vegetables are rich in three very important minerals that help remedy migraine, namely: Potassium, calcium and magnesium. Some foods that especially help: Dark green vegetables, bananas, cantaloupe, celery, cucumber, lemon, pineapple, watermelon, and ginger.

Suggested MIGRAINE RELIEVER RECIPE:
- 1/2 pineapple
- 3-4 leaves kale or a bunch of spinach
- 1 stick of celery
- 1/4 lemon
- 1/2 inch ginger root (optional)

And drink LOTS of water!

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Garlic – garlic may lower blood pressure for 2-3 hours after it is consumed. It also has anti-clotting compounds that may lower the risk of clot formations. Garlic is very flavorful which means that you can use extra garlic as you prepare meals and reduce the amount of salt that you use while still retaining flavor. 

Turmeric – Turmeric is a yellow herb that is commonly used in Indian cooking. Its extract appears to have anti-inflammatory properties. It may also lower cholesterol and reduce the formation of clots in the arteries. Turmeric has high antioxidant levels that may improve blood flow and circulation while strengthening the blood vessels.

Ginger – Ginger is to reduce platelet clotting in the blood. This may reduce the risk for heart attack and stroke. It also may improve circulation and help blood to move more easily throughout the body. Many believe that ginger can relax the muscle surrounding blood vessels which can lead to lower blood pressure.