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You changed your diet and now you’re getting headaches!

18 Thursday Jul 2019

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It’s not surprising. According to Dr. Seth Marquit, the medical director at the Pritikin Longevity Center, any time you make a major dietary change – even if it’s healthy – it can throw off your system, and one side effect is headaches. Like if you cut out chocolate – or caffeine… both of which HELP head pain. The good news is, the headaches will be a short-term problem and should disappear once your body adjusts to the new eating plan. But in the meantime, here are a few natural ways to get rid of them.

First: Drink a glass of water. Headaches can be caused by dehydration. Once you’re adequately hydrated, your blood will flow more smoothly and the pain should subside.

Another natural headache cure: Pinch the spot between your thumb and index finger for 60 seconds. That’s an acupressure point that can relieve head pain.

Lastly, try aromatherapy – and take a whiff of an essential oil like eucalyptus, basil or peppermint. They all trigger a relaxation response.

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Pumpkin spice latte vs. hot chocolate!

05 Tuesday Sep 2017

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If you’re in line at Starbucks and need to choose between a pumpkin spice latte and hot chocolate – which is better? According to the Pritikin Longevity Center, go for the hot chocolate! Yes, pumpkin is a superfood. But even though your latte contains a little real pumpkin, it isn’t enough to have any significant health benefits. However, the cocoa powder in the hot chocolate is! The antioxidants and flavonols reduce inflammation and improve blood flow. And when the cocoa is heated – as opposed to cold chocolate milk – even more flavonols are released.

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