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08/31/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Natural cures for acne
Acne is the most commonly treated skin condition to date, per the American Academy of Dermatology. It’s more of an annoyance than a serious disorder, but having a severe case of acne may cause emotional stress and may eventually affect an individual’s self-esteem. What is acne? Acne usually manifests on a person’s face, shoulders, and upper back. An […]
07/27/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Periodically constipated? A traditional Japanese foot massage can alleviate its symptoms, according to a study
Constipation is a topic that many people aren’t comfortable with – partly because of the pain, bloating, and straining associated with it. In a recent study, researchers from the Shinshu University School of Medicine in Japan found that using a traditional method of massaging tired feet also relieves constipation. The findings of their study, published […]
06/06/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Eating more fruits and vegetables builds stronger bones
Growing up, a lot of people were led to believe the myth that only milk contains the right amount of nutrients to make their bones strong. Most studies, in particular, only showed how calcium benefits our bones; however, these would not delve into the details of bone health. Scientists from the University of Surrey in the […]
05/16/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Eat lots of fiber with breakfast to balance your blood sugar levels, especially if you’re diabetic
Diabetes is a disease that plagues around 193,000 Americans under 20. Every year, there are 1.5 million cases diagnosed in the U.S. For those who are diagnosed with the metabolic condition, the solution can be found in diet and nutrition. A study published in the The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that consuming more fiber from food and supplements […]
05/15/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Science-backed eating tips for those with inflammatory bowel disease
If you suffer from IBS, your diet can help treat your condition. Researchers have recently identified some science-backed eating tips for relieving or treating inflammatory bowel disease. Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as colitis and Crohn’s disease, are disorders that cause chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. The signs and symptoms that are common to both IBDs […]
04/24/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Why you need to “rough up” your diet with fiber
Have you taken your fiber today? Fiber or roughage is the non-digestible part of plant foods that travels along our digestive system, absorbing water along the way, and helping us move our bowels more easily. In our diet, fiber refers to nutrients that are not digested by gastrointestinal enzymes but still play an important role […]
04/14/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Diabetes prevention study: Fiber helps reduce blood sugar, improve gut bacteria
Fiber helps lower blood sugar levels and improve gut bacteria, according to a study published in the journal Science. The study, led by researchers at Rutgers University, New Brunswick (RUNB), found that people with Type 2 diabetes who followed a diet rich in fibers had a greater reduction in blood sugar levels. In the study, […]
04/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Fiber found to be an underutilized treatment for type-2 diabetes
Getting more fiber into your diet isn’t just good for digestion. According to a study, it could also reduce symptoms of diabetes and help with weight loss. The study, published in the journal Science, revealed that dietary fiber could “rebalance” the gut microbiota, encouraging the development of specific types of gut bacteria that improve blood glucose […]
12/28/2017
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By Rita Winters
Clean your colon: Eating fiber helps prevent colon cancer, and lowers death risk of colon cancer survivors
Fiber consumption has many health benefits, including regularizing your bowel movements and cleaning out your colon. A study published on JAMA Oncology found that high fiber consumption is associated with lower risks of death from non-metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC). The study included 1,575 health professionals from the Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study […]
11/25/2017
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By Frances Bloomfield
Massive health study finds dietary fiber intake slashes risk of numerous diseases
The consumption of dietary fiber can significantly improve one’s health by decreasing the risk of certain diseases. This was the conclusion researchers behind a 2011 study came to following data analysis of over 388,122 participants in the National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health Study. At the beginning of the study in 1995, the participants—219,123 […]
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