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Many of us have heard of bioflavonoids and have perhaps even heard that they are essential to the proper absorption of vitamin C. But if you are like the majority of people, you may not know exactly what these are or what they do.

An extremely important part of our overall health that is commonly neglected are the eyes. Many times we do not take care of our eyes or get regular check ups until something starts bothering us and often by that time it is too late. There are many things that you can do to take care of your eyes and if you start now hopefully they will stay healthy throughout your lifetime.

We have all heard how great broccoli is for you, and our mothers have been telling us to eat it for years. But exactly what is so great about this green vegetable and what is it doing for us?

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a paper that listed foods most likely to prevent colon cancer, and broccoli came up first against all other foods.

Many of us take our eye sight for granted and cannot imagine life without it. Of the five senses, sight is the one that is most commonly lost. Around 120 people each day in the UK alone lose their eye sight.