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Fibersigmoidoscopy Preparation

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What is fibersigmoidoscopy? A fibersigmoidoscopy is an examination of the first 25-35 inches of your colon. In order for you to have the best exam possible, the lower portion of the colon must be clean. Hereunder is the fibersigmoidoscopy preparation. You should follow these directions: Day before the test You should eat lightly this day. Take only soup, baked potato and other light foods. Day before test This is the time between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. You should need to take 10 ounces of Citrate of Magnesia. You may purchase this at your pharmacy. Chill this or pour it over ice and sip it slowly. Day of test You should keep the meal before your examination. Just take light toast, juice, soup, etc. If you are going to be sedated, no food or after midnight. Day of test You will need to take enemas until clear 1-2 hours before your exam. We suggest purchasing two Fleet's enemas at your pharmacy for this purpose. However if you are on medication for high blood pressure or a heart co...

DRINKING COLD WATER

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Can you believe this? Drinking cold water after a meal leads to cancer! For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer. It is best to drink hot soup, warm water or warm beer after a meal. A serious note about heart attacks heart attack procedure': Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do no...

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GUAVA & PAPAYA

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Guavas and Papayas are the top awardees for vitamin C sources. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WATERMELON

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The watermelon is the coolest thirst quencher. It is composed of 92% water. Watermelon is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. Watermelons are key source of lycopene. The lycopene that is proved to be the cancer fighting oxidant. There are other nutrients that are found in watermelon, they are vitamin C & Potassium.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF AN ORANGE

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Orange is the sweetest medicine. Research says that taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF STRAWBERRY

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Strawberry is considered as the protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF AN APPLE

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Just always remember the saying that “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Apple has lower vitamin C content compared to other fruits, but it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C. This mechanism is thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF KIWI

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Kiwi is a tiny fruit but has mighty health benefits. Kiwi is a good source several vitamins and mineral such as potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. The vitamin C content of Kiwi is twice as much as that of an orange.

FACTS ON EATING FRUITS

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We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat. What is the correct way of eating fruits? Fruits should be eaten on an empty stomach. This simple means that eating fruits should not be done after your meals! If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities. FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so. In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil. So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals!...