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Alcohol is a toxic, addictive drug that can be very damaging to health. Alcohol products, mainly beer, spirits and wine can be marketed without reference to alcohol in the advertising. Alcohol is consumed without restraint or regard for its health consequences.
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Tropical Fruits: Pineapple, Mango, Papaya @HarvardHealth






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These tropical #fruits deserve a place on your shopping list at least once in a while. Try these suggestions when you’re craving something sweet for a snack or after dinner. https://bit.ly/3fUfqEq #HarvardHealth

Tropical fruits are those native to warm, tropical climates and include everyday favorites such as bananas and oranges. Here, we’re highlighting a few slightly more exotic choices that deserve a place on your shopping list at least once in a while. Try these suggestions when you’re craving something sweet for a snack or after dinner.

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Pineapple. Sure, canned pineapple is convenient, but the flavor of a fresh pineapple is far more vibrant. Try pineapple chunks tossed with chopped fresh mint.

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Mango. The pale orange, creamy flesh of ripe mango has a sweet, slightly spicy or pine-like flavor, according to some people. To serve, slice the mango close to the pit, then score the flesh crosswise, as shown above. If you like spicy food, sprinkle with a little chili powder.

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Papaya. These large, pear-shaped fruits have reddish-orange flesh with a flavor akin to a melon with a faint floral quality. If you like, you can eat the black seeds, which have a peppery bite. Scoop the flesh out with a melon baller or spoon. A squeeze of fresh lime juice helps temper the sweetness.

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Headaches? Try physical therapy instead of codeine

 

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Have you ever thought of physiotherapy treatment for your headache?

There are numerous different types of headaches including migraine, tension type headaches and headaches arising from the neck. Many headaches can be caused by reduced movement in the neck, having the neck in a certain position, increased tightness or tension in the neck muscles and sustained poor postures e.g. sitting at a computer.

Physiotherapy treatment may involve mobilising the joints of the neck, soft tissue massage, trigger point release and stretching of neck muscles and retraining muscle strength and coordination.