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When my sisters and I were growing up, it seemed like there was always a huge pot of seaweed soup on the stove. Seaweed soup, called Mi-Yuk Gook in Korean, has been a staple in the Korean diet for much of Korea's 5000 year history.

For Koreans living all over the world, seaweed soup is a must for all pregnant women and students. Read more

Here are six simple steps that you can take to protect your eyesight for years to come and even improve your current eyesight:

1. Rest your eyes whenever you can.
   Whenever you take a short break from your daily duties, close your eyes while you rest. Closing your eyes for a few minutes every hour can dramatically reduce eye strain, tension headaches, and even fatigue. Read more

Did you know that even on relatively cool days, the temperature inside a parked car can get hot enough to cause heatstroke? A recent study by researchers at Stanford Medical School found that the temperature inside of a parked car with the windows rolled up can rise an average of 40 degrees Fahrenheit within an hour. 80 percent of of this increase occurs within the first half hour. Read more

Ingredients:

1 cup of raw cashews
1/2 cup of raw almonds

Directions:

Use a strong blender or food processor to process nuts until they form a thick, spreadable paste. Read more

The next time you have a headache and want quick relief without pills, try some acupressure on your own hand. It's super simple to do and can provide significant relief in a matter of minutes. Read more

Ingredients:

2 filets of fresh wild salmon, skin removed
2 cups of orange juice
1 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Bring orange juice to a hearty simmer. Read more

A close friend of mine mentioned to me the other day that when she and her husband first married, one of the activities she enjoyed most was having him rub her feet in the evenings while they chatted about their day. She really loved feeling the warmth of his hands and the pressure on her skin, as well as spending the time with him. She enjoyed this activity to the point where, when she’d see him in the evenings, she would clear her throat and wiggle her toes at him as a way of asking for another foot massage. Read more

One of the most powerful steps that you can take to prevent disease is to eat plenty of antioxidant-rich foods.

A recent study by the Canadian government found that good ol' apples are an excellent source of antioxidants. Here is a summary of what this study found:

• Of eight different varieties of apples, Red Delicious had the highest concentration of antioxidants

With this super easy recipe, you get the great taste of garlic without the same sharpness that comes with raw garlic.

Ingredients:

One or more whole garlic heads
Extra virgin olive oil

Directions: Read more

Ingredients:

4 (12 oz.) cans of chickpeas, drained, rinsed and boiled for a minute or two
1 heaping tablespoon of tomato paste dissolved in 12 oz of warm water
1 large onion, thinly sliced
Extra virgin olive oil (to cover bottom of pot)
Sea salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Fresh or dried basil (optional) Read more