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CAMEL Milk Camels are known for their ability to survive and give milk in the harshest conditions. Their milk has been described as the new white gold. It contains a rich source of iron and three times more vitamin C then cow milk. Camel milk has been used to treat a range of illnesses including hepatitis, diabetes and liver problems. It is expensive though and the taste may need some getting used to! Tasting a lot more salty and costing around NZ$4.40 per kilogram compared to regular milk which costs around 98cents, it is an expensive product but those that can afford it are convinced of its efficacy. Pakistan's biggest city Karachi is the trend-setter of this new product after importing it from Africa and the Middle-East. Several vendors in Karachi have set up shops in the past year. Source: Washington Post Mummified The biggest-ever study of mummies searching for the condition of clogged arteries has been conducted. Results found that people had clogged arteries over 4000 years ago! Developing clogged arteries leads to heart conditions which in modern days have been associated with unhealthy lifestyle habits such as smoking and eating junk-food. The research suggests that heart disease may be a more natural part of aging rather than a result of modern day lifestyles. 137 mummies were tested from Egypt, Peru, South West America and Aleutian Islands. Source: AP Getting a PREGNANT FEET Researchers have found that pregnancy leads to permanent changes in feet. Women's feet size has been proven to increase in size. Doctors believe the arch of the foot flattens out due to the extra weight and looseness of joints when pregnant. The study suggested the major changes occur during women's first pregnancy with only minor to none changes occurring in second and third pregnancies. The study was conducted at the University of Iowa where they measured 49 pregnant women during their first trimester and again five months after childbirth. Source: Daily Mail good sleep Struggling to get that perfect sleep? It's a beautiful feeling when we wake up from a good night's sleep and here are five tips to help get that perfect slumber: 1. Keep screens out of the bedroom – watching TV or playing on the computer can interfere with sleep so turn them off an hour before sleeping or don't have them in the bedroom at all. 2. Wind it down – Make your life less stressful by dealing with things earlier in the day. Unwind before bed and develop a relaxing wind-down routine. 3. Time-keeping – Watching the clock can increase anxiety about not sleeping. You could take the clock out of your bedroom or turn it around so you can't see the time. 4. It's your haven – Keep your bedroom nice, comfortable and clean. It's a relaxing area which you should keep quiet, dark and fairly cool. 5. Help please – If you are still struggling to get a good night's sleep and have issues with mood, snoring or restlessness then call your doctor for help and advice. Source: Sleep Health Foundation www.h e rmagaz in e .co.n z | 73