On the broader issueâhow long of a leave is too long to be reasonableâthe court punted. While the court passed on this important issue, it did suggest that six months might be too long, although a hard-cap on a duration of a leave as a reasonable accommodation is a moving target.
Don't give up greens just because you're on blood thinners. Vitamin K, found in green leafy vegetables, helps your blood clot when you get cut. That's why some people on blood thinners, such as Coumadin, believe they shouldn't eat broccoli or spinach or green salads.
What You Need to Know: Disease-Fighting Power of Polyphenols Polyphenols found in fruits and vegetables are potent antioxidants, particularly those in cocoa, green tea, chokeberry, and apples. Polyphenols also have beneficial effects on the endothelial lining of blood vessels by increasing the availability of nitric oxide, and by preventing the lipid oxidation underlying atherosclerosis. The typical Western diet lacks sufficient amounts and variety of plant polyphenols to be of optimal benefit.