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Twenty years ago, you could get a vaccine for Lyme disease. Now you can’t. What happened?

This has more to do with the sugar in cereal than the nutrition in the pizza.....and this is coming from a guy...

Here are eight things to know about the upcoming flu season and getting your annual flu shot during the pandemic.

Heart Health
This is the perfect remedy for those who suffer from cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. Due to their rich magnesium content, watermelon seeds can promote healthy heart function and maintain normal blood pressure levels. Moreover, they also contain good fats and amino acids which regulate heart pressure and protect from heart disease.
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Kidney Stones
Watermelon seed tea is recommended by the renowned doctor and holistic pioneer Edgar Cayce. It is a powerful diuretic and acts as a stimulant to cleanse kidneys and bladder. Also, it helps stimulate underactive kidneys.

Diabetes
Watermelon seeds are great for people with fluctuating glucose levels. People who suffer from diabetes can boil a handful of watermelon seeds and a cup of water and drink it as a tea. The tea will keep their blood sugar levels normal.
Male Fertility
Watermelon seeds are rich in essential amino acids which improve male fertility and sexual health. According to studies, arginine found in watermelon seeds stimulates the production of nitric oxide, promotes sperm production and treats erectile dysfunction.

Anti-aging
Watermelon seeds are an excellent source of antioxidants which are extremely beneficial for your complexion. Eating these seeds on regular basis will make your skin youthful and healthy.

Healthy Hair and Nails
Abundant in proteins, watermelon seeds are great for your hair and nails. It can prevent breakage and make them strong and beautiful. In addition, roasted watermelon seeds will make your hair soft and shiny.
Most people know nuts and seeds do the body good, but comparatively, watermelon seeds are nutritional superstars.

Here are 2 delicious recipes for watermelon seeds if you don't want to eat them right from the watermelon.

Watermelon Seed tea Recipe:
The tea made from watermelon seeds will maintain the normal function of your bladder and kidneys. Being a powerful diuretic, watermelon seeds can cleanse your kidneys and bladder, and prevent the formation of kidney stones.
Those who already have kidney stones fill also find this tea useful since it will stimulate the removal of the stones.
Instructions:
Pulverize and crush a couple of watermelon seeds. Add one teaspoon of the crushed seeds to one cup boiling water. Let it steep for about 15 minutes. Consume at least one cup of tea daily, three times a week. Heat it each time before drinking.

Watermelon seeds can also be toasted in the oven at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Wash and dry as above. Spray seeds with cooking spray and sprinkle evenly with salt. Allow to
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Doctor has run 22 miles to work and back wearing a mask to help stop the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories around face coverings and to raise funds for charity. Tom Lawton, who works at the Bradford Royal Infirmary in Yorkshire, north England, said he decided to run with the mask on, following his concerns for people with respiratory illnesses who want to wear a mask but are too scared to do so over false information. ... He recorded that oxygen levels never fell below 98% of what it would usually be. He told Newsweek: "There are a lot of people out there who just don't want to wear a mask and will find any excuse they can but the people I'm more concerned about are people with respiratory illnesses, who would like to wear a mask, would like to do their bit, but are scared because there have been reports that it causes hypoxia [a condition where the body is deprived of oxygen], I've seen some reports about people dropping dead while wearing masks. NEWSWEEK NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP
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