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| Question: | When I' m exposed to a lot of exhaust fumes I get headaches. How can I stop this? |
| Answer: | Obviously, the main aim is to reduce your exposure to the fumes in the first place. If you ride your bicycle to work through traffic-ridden areas, for instance, map out a less crowded route. That said, you can also improve the way your body processes these harmful chemicals, which contain lots of free radicals or oxidants. You' ll need a good supply of antioxidant nutrients, so eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, especially the red, orange and purple foods such as berries, apricots, sweet potatoes, peppers and carrots. Probably the best weapon against oxidants is a watermelon smoothie - just put chunks of it in a blender, seeds and all, and once it' s whizzed up you' ve got a refreshing drink loaded with antioxidant nutrients.
You can also supplement an antioxidant complex. Also make sure you' re drinking at least 1.5 litres of bottled or filtered water a day and avoiding things that burden your body, such as coffee and alcohol. |
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