Cucumber juice or eating the fresh vegetable has a long tradition as a natural remedy for headaches caused by dehydration, stress, fatigue, or low blood sugar.  Studies confirm that foods high in magnesium and water content, like cucumbers, can help ease the symptoms of headaches by preventing dehydration and balancing body fluids. 

Here are Three Lesser-Known Facts About Cucumbers:

1. One cup of cucumber juice contains 10% of your daily vitamin K, 6% vitamin C, 3% Potassium, and 2% magnesium, to name just a few of its nutrients. Cucumber juice is a great way to stay hydrated and can be easily added to smoothies and other beverages.
2. A fresh slice of refrigerated cucumber can be placed on the eyes to help decrease puffiness and redness, as well as calm and cool the psyche. Raw cucumbers or their juice can help soothe headaches caused by heat.
3. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), cucumbers are famous for their Cooling and Restorative properties. Native to Western Asia, they are often used in products to treat sunburns, acne, and other hot, dry skin conditions. They are also well known for Promoting Urination to help detoxification and cool fevers.

Cucumbers, there’s more to them than meets the eye!

Find out more about cucumbers!  Check out our video on Cucumber’s abilities for balancing your pH.