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1. Use Garlic Instead of SaltLowering your sodium intake is an essential part of managing high blood pressure, so grate a bit of dried garlic and use it in lieu of salt.Garlic contains allicin, an active compound that helps reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol. One review found that garlic could reduce mean supine systolic blood pressure by 12 mmHg .Ingredients:6 garlic cloves2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oilInstructions:Peel and crush the garlic.Set aside for 10-15 minutesPlace them in an oiled skillet over low heat until they get golden.Strain off the olive oil, and store for future use. This flavoured...

Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces in your home is something we all should do, even if we aren't leaving the house. Here are high-touch surfaces to clean and disinfect daily.Strike your home’s high-touch surfacesWhenever you bring in the mail or takeout meals, or anytime people come and go, there’s a risk of exposure to new germs. Transmission from person-to-person is a much greater possibility than transmission from surfaces, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends we clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces in our homes daily to be safe.“High-touch surfaces are surfaces that are handled frequently throughout the day...

Make sure to avoid these cooking mistakes to ensure your dish is as close to perfection as possible.Adding too much saltAdding too much salt to your dish doesn’t only make you want to chug a glass of water, it’s also really unhealthy. Add a little sprinkle of salt as you cook your food and taste it to know when you’ve added the right amount.Not sifting the flourIf you don’t sift your flour when cooking it can lead to lumps. People often run into this problem when making gravies and sauces. If your sauce has a lot of lumps, throw it...

Aloe vera gel is used in many over-the-counter skin products. This plant extract has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, which has led to its use in treating acne.Aloe vera has been shown to work alongside traditional acne medications. One study reported that a combination of tretinoin cream, a common acne medication, and aloe vera cream effectively reduced acne lesions in people with mild to moderate acne.People can apply aloe vera to acne lesions on their face and other parts of the body. It can be used on its own or in combination with other natural products.In this article, we look at...