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Fibre and your health

… 68h Nutrition Series What is fibre? Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the …
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Getting Enough Fibre

… Overview Why is fibre important? Eating a diet high in fibre is thought to help prevent constipation … What is the recommended daily amount of fibre? In general, experts recommend that men …
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Managing constipation with diet adults

… routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting … How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids work together to help keep your bowel movements regular. Fibre-rich foods hold liquid in your stools to …
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Hemorrhoids Which Treatment Should I Use

… hemorrhoids work for most people: Eat more fibre, drink more fluids, use a stool … or sit in warm water ( sitz bath ). Eat more fibre, and drink more water. Take stool … times a day, or sit in a warm bath. Eat more fibre. Drink more water. Take stool softeners. …
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Following a Low-Fibre Diet

… Overview What is a low-fibre diet? A low-fibre diet contains foods that don't create … your bowels and gives them a chance to rest. Fibre is the part of plants that your body …
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Asbestos When should I worry

… to a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres found in rock. For decades, asbestos … Asbestos is usually white. The matted fibres can be crumbly and airbone if unbound … When you inhale large amounts of asbestos fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs …
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Hemorrhoids

… is all you need. This includes slowly adding fibre to your meals, drinking more water, and … your diet each day. These foods are high in fibre. Drink plenty of fluids. Get some … or more throughout your day and week. Take a fibre supplement, such as Benefibre or …
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Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults

… more often. Fluids, physical activity and fibre can help Your body’s ability to use or … beverages, margarine and egg yolk. Fibre Fibre can be soluble or insoluble.  Soluble …
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Diverticulitis

… do not. In most cases, a diet with good fibre makes stool that is bulky and can move easily through the colon. A low-fibre diet can cause small, hard stools. This … to develop diverticulitis if you: Eat a low-fibre diet. Have a family history of …
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS

… your doctor about increasing the amount of fibre you eat. If your doctor recommends more fibre: Slowly increase the amount of fibre you eat. For some people who have IBS, …