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How to avoid that Altitude Headache

by James on 9 October 2009

Whether you’re going hiking for the weekend, or just visiting Uncle Frank who lives at a high altitude, mountain sickness – and so an altitude headache – could be a risk for you.  You may not have thought about it, but it’s actually quite common, and headache is a common symptom.
Most often, acute mountain sickness [...]

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1% Thursday: Vitamin C

by James on 4 June 2009

Talk to your doctor about taking a 500mg Vitamin C supplement.
Of course, we always recommend talking to your doctor before taking anything new!  That being said, this would be a good one to try.  She might recommend a different dosage, but 500mg is a good place to start.
Everyone knows vitamin C is good for you. [...]

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