by: John Lim

Hemorrhoids have two main causes: diet, and toilet-strain. Studies have also shown that these two causes are linked because eating bad food can lead to constipation which then leads to straining on the toilet.
Diet
A diet that lacks fiber contributes to hemorrhoids. This is why the Western diet which is rich in processed foods [...]

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by: Mike Spencer
Irritable bowel syndrome is a frequently diagnosed condition in this country. Approximately 10 to 20% of people have this condition. Women account for almost 70% of this group. This condition causes explosive diarrhoea, constipation and abdominal pain as well as other symptoms. There is no cure for irritable bowel syndrome so one of [...]

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by: Protica Research
Diabetes, which affects more than 6% of the US population or over 18,000,000 people [i], is diagnosed when the body is not creating or effectively utilizing the hormone called insulin. As a result, much-needed energy from sugar, starch, and other sources are not being exploited as effectively as they should. This can lead [...]

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1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup figs (stemmed)
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup wheat germ
5 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 [...]

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