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What Elderberries Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Health

… a useful addition to a diabetes management program.May promote gut healthElderberries are sometimes used to treat constipation, but there’s little science proving it’s an effective laxative. (If it is, it’s likely …

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April 24, 2025/Nutrition

How To Follow a Low-Fiber Diet

… it’s OK to have canned, frozen or steamed fruits and vegetables.Stay hydrated. You may experience constipation while on a low-fiber diet. Drinking water and staying hydrated are key.Keep it small. Try …

A child blowing a bubble with bubble gum
April 25, 2022/Digestive

What Happens if You Swallow Gum?

… swallowed a lot of gum and start to experience signs of an intestinal blockage, like:Abdominal pain.Constipation.A feeling of extreme fullness or swelling.Severe cramping.Vomiting.What if your child swallows their gum …

woman with soda burps
June 27, 2022/Digestive

Why Do We Burp?

… Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This is a chronic condition associated with bloating, gas, abdominal pain, diarrhea or constipation.For any of the above, it’s important to speak to your healthcare provider about your symptoms …

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Raw, whole coconut, with coconut slices and shavings scattered around, with coconut milk in the background
June 17, 2025/Nutrition

7 Health Benefits of Coconut

… make digestive enzymes that break down nutrients in food. Fiber keeps your bowels moving, which helps prevent constipation.5. Fights inflammationLike other fruits and veggies, coconut is high in antioxidants. These naturally occurring chemicals help …

Orange plate of bright green sea moss
January 6, 2025/Nutrition

8 Potential Health Benefits of Sea Moss

Sea moss is a type of red algae. It’s also known as Irish sea moss and Irish moss — or Chondrus crispus, if you want to get formal about it. It’s harvested for its …

Pouring a homemade spinach and banana smoothie into a glass
February 16, 2024/Nutrition

7 Reasons You Should Eat More Spinach

… of fiber, so you feel full longer,” notes Kopp. Fiber also adds bulk to stools, helping prevent constipation.6. Supports healthy bloodSpinach is rich in non-heme (plant-based) iron, making it an excellent choice …

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Working While Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Receiving a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can be frightening. As the most advanced stage of breast cancer, this is when cancer cells have spread to other parts of your body like your lungs, lymph nodes …

Person talking with doctor on a virtual call about vitamins
May 13, 2024/Nutrition

Yes, You Can Take Too Many Vitamins

Worried you’re not getting enough of the vital vitamins and minerals your body needs to function at its best?You’re not alone. Many of us aren’t eating as many fruits and vegetables …

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November 5, 2021/Exercise & Fitness

Types and Health Benefits of Hydrotherapy

Water is essential for our everyday life. From drinking it and using it to bathe, water helps us stay healthy and helps treat disease. Hydrotherapy, also known as aquatic therapy or water therapy, is the …

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