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April 10, 2025/Nutrition

6 Reasons To Eat More Papaya

… They have a spicy or peppery flavor,” reports Zumpano.Papaya seeds have fiber, which may help prevent constipation. But eating too many seeds can cause stomach upset and diarrhea.A TikTok trend encourages people to …

Mother and child checking cough syrup in their medicine cabinet.
January 13, 2023/Primary Care

What To Keep in Your Medicine Cabinet

… medication with loperamide (such as Imodium®) to slow down your overactive bowels and firm things up.Constipation. Feeling plugged up? Using a medicine with polyethylene glycol (such as MiraLAX®) can get you back …

Wheatgrass juice in glass
February 22, 2022/Nutrition

Is Wheatgrass Worth the Hype? 7 Benefits

… effectsWheatgrass is generally considered safe to use. In some cases, you may experience nausea, appetite loss and constipation.Prescott says it pays to be smart when adding something new to your diet.“When starting any …

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November 21, 2022/Women's Health

Living With Uterine Fibroids

… to your provider if you experience:Bleeding between periods or any bleeding after menopause.Digestive problems, like constipation or diarrhea.Pain during urination or a frequent urge to urinate.Passing large blood clots.Signs of …

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April 22, 2025/Nutrition

What Is the Pescatarian Diet?

… component of a pescatarian diet, are great for your gut. The fiber in plant foods helps prevent constipation and feeds your gut microbiome, which is home to bacteria, fungi and yeast that live in your …

Portobello sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion and dijon vinaigrette on multigrain bread
September 12, 2024/Recipes

Recipe: Roasted Portobello Sandwich With Dijon Balsamic Vinaigrette

… powerful combination to keep your immune system working as it should while promoting good vision and preventing constipation.Tomatoes: It’s easy to overlook such a common ingredient in many cuisines, but like onions, tomatoes …

Spoonful of apple cider vinegar
March 27, 2024/Weight Loss

Does Apple Cider Vinegar Help You Lose Weight?

Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, is good for you — and it’s a great thing to have around the house. You can kill weeds with it, use it to wash your freshly harvested fruits and …

Variety of weight loss drugs.
January 17, 2023/Weight Loss

The New Anti-Obesity Drugs: What You Should Know

“Frustration” is probably the mildest (non-swear) word to describe the feeling when the scale doesn’t budge or after you gain back lost weight. Does it feel like you’ve tried every type …

Farmer's market cabbage stand.
September 2, 2022/Nutrition

8 Health Benefits of Cabbage

Cabbage may not be the most attractive vegetable, but it’s full of nutritional goodness that can keep you feeling strong and healthy. From boosting your immune system to improving your digestion (sometimes with embarrassing …

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November 11, 2021/Wellness

Everything You Need to Know About Massage Therapy

If you’re stressed and sore, you may think there’s nothing you can do but take some over-the-counter pain relievers and plow through your day. But licensed massage therapist, Victoria Bodner, LMT …

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