Health Topics
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What You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Gut
Most doctors’ advice is that you need to have a bowel movement at least once every 24 hours. Chronic constipation has been known to result in colon cancers and in some instances, Parkinson’s disease. Constipation is often caused by dehydration, magnesium deficiency, low thyroid function, and intestinal infections, among others. Constipation can be very painful…
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Basics about Beans
The term dried beans is commonly used to refer to a wide variety of seeds from the legumes plant family, including lentils and peas. Many people are confused when it comes to buying dried beans. What are the features that you should be looking for when buying beans? Beans can be purchased in packages, in…
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Fresh Groceries for Spring
With spring around the corner, it means that the demand for seasonal fresh fruits and veggies is going to shoot up. These are some of the favorite products that are likely to be popping up this season. Look out for these in your nearest grocery stores and you are likely to get a good deal.…
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Proteins 101
There is often a lot of confusion about proteins and their functions in the human body. Here is some insight into the most basic concepts within this food group. Proteins make up most of the cell tissues in the body. These tissues are constantly being broken down and replaced as we carry out normal daily…
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The BBQ Season
With the barbecue season kicking in, it is time to enjoy the outdoor grilling events with your family and friends. Summer comes with the flip side of being the season with the highest number of cases of people with food-borne diseases. The Center for Disease Control estimates that the number of food-borne diseases increases by…
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Tips for Safe Grilling
Grilling makes food taste delicious and the experience itself is enjoyable and fun. There are a number of tips that you can take advantage of to make this experience a safe and productive one. You should avoid using grills in the house. Ensure that the grill is at least ten feet away from your house…
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American Diabetes Association Doing Wrong
In a move that seems to have sparked a number of criticisms from various divides in the market, the American Diabetes Association announced a multi-million dollar alliance with Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages (CSAB). The alliance was aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of making healthy food choices in order to promote healthy living. The…
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The Best Disease Prevention Strategies
Most people fuss about having great health. The problem is that many people do not know exactly what they need to do in order to ensure that they are able to maintain this objective. To be able to live a healthy lifestyle, you need to identify what creates a healthy lifestyle. This is a diversion…