First For Women

BLOOD PRESSURE BALANCER

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No need to peel a kumquat—you’re supposed to eat the whole thing. And that’s great news for health since a compound in the skin (hesperidin) is shown to lower BP by six points—that’s better results than Rx meds! Plus, the fruit’s flavor prompts the release of sleepinduc­ing brain waves. Chinese scientists say nibbling on three of these gems before bed could help you drift off in just 10 minutes!

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