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Fiber can affect your health. Most people have a very basic understanding of it, and tend to lump it all into one category. However, the truth is that not all fiber is created equal. Some types are highly beneficial, while others can cause digestive problems in some people. This article explains …

Constipation: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments The word constipation comes from the Latin constipare meaning “to press, crowd together”, and from 1400 A.D. Latin Constipationem. Constipation is a condition of the digestive system. The sufferer has hard feces that are difficult to expel. In most cases, this occurs because the colon …

This fruit adds sweetness, tanginess, and freshness to any dish. Oranges can be used to prepare fresh juice, jellies, candies, cakes, muffins, and used in combination with fish or chicken. This citrus fruit is well known for its high source of vitamin C, but this vitamin is just one of …