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April 14, 2025/Nutrition

What Are Essential Nutrients?

… This essential nutrient helps:Carry nutrientsFlush out toxinsImprove blood flowPrevent dehydrationProtect nerves and jointsPromote digestion and prevent constipationRegulate body temperatureHow can you get essential nutrients from food?Eating a variety of healthy foods every day …

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February 12, 2025/Heart Health

Can Dehydration Cause Heart Palpitations?

… is one of the main reasons, you’ll likely have one or more other symptoms, such as:ConstipationDark urineDecreased urinationDizziness and light-headednessDry mouthFatigueHeadachesMuscle crampsNauseaOftentimes, you can pinpoint the source of dehydration based on your …

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August 30, 2023/Digestive

8 Signs That Irritable Bowel Syndrome’s Causing Your Digestive Troubles

… clear or white mucous in the mix, it could be a sign that you have IBS.Diarrhea, constipation or a combination of the twoThere are three different types of IBS: IBS with constipation (IBS-C …

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January 13, 2020/Urinary & Kidney Health

Are Your Medications Causing Your Incontinence, or Making It Worse?

… your awareness that you need to go to the bathroom.“Some of these drugs can also cause constipation,” Dr. Rackley says. “Constipation, in turn, can cause indirect bladder incontinence, because being constipated takes up more …

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August 25, 2022/Cancer Care & Prevention

Cholangiocarcinoma Diet: What To Eat When You Have Bile Duct Cancer

… a short time to help ease any side effects.She also cautions that you may also experience constipation. “In those cases, increase fluids and fiber intakes. There might be some over-the-counter medication that …

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March 28, 2025/Mental Health

Dehydration and Mental Health: What’s the Connection?

… well.In addition to the symptoms we’ve already mentioned, dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue, muscle cramps, constipation and more.“Physical well-being is intricately linked with mental health,” Dr. Albers emphasizes. “When your body …

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February 5, 2020/Urinary & Kidney Health

Can Cranberry Stop Your UTIs?

… bacteria from the rectum strays into the vagina, she says. That most commonly happens when you have constipation or diarrhea, so do what you can to stay regular.Balance “good” bacteria with bad. For post …

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April 2, 2025/Nutrition

Can Chlorophyll Supplements Benefit Your Health?

Thanks to your middle school science knowledge, you probably know that chlorophyll is what gives plants their green color. But can chlorophyll also improve your health?While there’s plenty of chatter around how chlorophyll …

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March 27, 2023/Digestive

Understanding the Differences Between IBD and IBS

We’ve all experienced digestive discomfort. Bloating, painful cramps, being unable to go, going too much … you get the gist.But if these symptoms occur on the regular, you may be dealing with a chronic …

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November 7, 2023/Nutrition

5 Health Benefits of Pears

Ironically, not every pear is “pear-shaped.” One variety, Asian pears, is actually shaped like an apple. But no matter their shape, all pears are rich in disease-fighting nutrients.“Pears are so healthy, and …

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