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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Eat More Fiber Part 3

Growing Healthy Kids

" A high-fiber diet appears to reduce the risk of developing various conditions, including heart disease , diabetes , diverticular disease, constipation and colon cancer. Our digestive system, to be specific. Yes, I am talking about bowel movements. When we eat enough fiber, everything just works better.

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The Art of Breath Control: Harnessing the Benefits of Kapalbhati

The Sporting

This is due to its unique ability to cleanse the frontal lobe through the movement of cerebrospinal fluid. Kapalbhati Pranayama offers a natural and effective solution for it, as the gentle stimulation of the abdominal muscles during Kapalbhati aids in improving intestinal peristalsis and the functioning of the digestive system.

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Cystic Fibrosis

Teen Health 101

As an autosomal recessive disorder, cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition, which can be obtained when both parents have the recessive gene in which CF is derived: more specifically, it is a mutation in the CFTR gene in the 7th chromosome. But what causes cystic fibrosis?