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May 1, 2025/Nutrition

Why Is Fiber So Important?

This carbohydrate helps you avoid constipation, stabilize blood sugar, lower cholesterol and stay fuller longer

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February 25, 2025/Digestive

9 Tips To Relieve Constipation at Home

Drinking water, eating high-fiber foods and exercising are just a few of the ways to get back to your ‘regular’ self

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December 5, 2024/Digestive

9 Common IBS Triggers and What To Do About Them

Triggers can range from the foods you eat and the medications you take to how often you exercise and how stressed you are

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September 4, 2024/Children's Health

Kids and Teens Deal With IBS, Too

Pediatric IBS treatment involves making dietary adjustments, getting mental health support and — in some cases — taking prescription medication

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August 19, 2024/Digestive

Is Constipation Causing Your Back Pain?

It might be, but it’s more likely that your symptoms of constipation and back pain are caused by underlying conditions

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December 11, 2023/Nutrition

Should You Be Using Psyllium Husk?

The fiber supplement can help ease constipation, manage diabetes and lower LDL cholesterol

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September 19, 2023/Digestive

On the Road Again With Constipation

From staying hydrated to staying on schedule, these tips can help you stay regular on-the-go

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August 16, 2023/Digestive

Can a Hernia Heal Itself Without Surgery?

Hernias don’t go away on their own, but they don’t always require surgery either

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June 19, 2023/Women's Health

Do Uterine Fibroids Make You Gain Weight?

Depending on their size, these noncancerous growths can create an abdominal bulge

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May 25, 2023/Digestive

Coffee Enemas Are the Next Hot Trend You Shouldn’t Try

Coffee is better (and safer) ingested than injected

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