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[15 Apr 2005 | No Comment | 133 views]

Fiber is helpful to the body in many ways:

Relieving constipation and hemorrhoids
Preventing certain diseases
Keeping weight under control

Avoiding and Relieving Constipation
Fiber can absorb large amounts of water in the bowels, and this makes stools softer and easier to pass. Anyone starting a higher-fiber diet will notice the difference in stool bulk.
In almost all cases, increasing fiber in the diet will relieve constipation within hours or days.
Because stools are easier to pass, less straining is necessary, and this can help relieve hemorrhoids.
Need To Know:
Constipation can have other causes, however, so you should …

Beauty Tips, Body Care »

[25 Sep 2004 | No Comment | 142 views]

The fact that we enjoyed perfect velvety skin in our teenage years is not reason enough to enjoy it throughout. Sun damage is cumulative and can be seen on our skin a decade or two later. The skin on our body needs the same kind of love and care as our face. Dull, coarse and lifeless skin is a result of a generally toxic lifestyle, and healthy eating, proper exercise and body brushing can make a dramatic difference.
Grab the Veggies
Your diet supplies the nutrients needed by the cells to keep …