Smile: A Guide to Headache Remedies

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Bath by Bettijo Relief Organic Stick
Bath by Bettijo Relief
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Head hurts? Try one of these doctor-approved pain relievers.

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Relaxation Techniques

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Best for: Soothing stress before a headache starts.

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Alternative Depression Treatments

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How to treat depression without prescription medications.

7 Alternative Depression Treatments // Blueberries (© FoodCollection/age fotostock)

Food fixes
Dietary changes can alter the brain both chemically and structurally. If you’re feeling blue, take a step toward recovery by ensuring that your diet includes the following:

  • Fish oil contains high levels of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid); a deficiency in DHA has been linked to depression. When DHA is plentiful, your mood isn’t the only thing that gets a boost—memory and learning are enhanced as well. Not a fish fan? Essential fatty acids are also found in a variety of seeds, nuts, oils and leafy vegetables.

  • Antioxidant-rich foods can also serve to bolster mental health. Try to include apricots, broccoli, carrots, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potato, blueberries, kiwi and oranges, among others, in your diet.

  • Daily multivitamins are the final step in keeping your brain and body properly

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CARIBREEZE “SMILEY” TREATS

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‘Run Down’ Codfish Pasta

Ingredients

1 lb desalted and picked codfish

2 large white onions, chopped

1/2 lb fennel bulb, sliced

2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped.

1 cup halved cherry tomato or orange tomatoes

1 cup coconut milk

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