Diverticulitis or Diverticular Disease of the Colon

Millions of people are affected each year by diverticulitis, also called diverticular disease of the colon, or diverticulosis. Diverticulitis develops as a result of formation of very small sacs (diverticuli) in the walls of the intestinal tract (usually the large intestine).   This painful disease can be very disruptive to everyday life, as well as being [...]

Medicinal & Nutritional Value of Carrots

Carrots are one of the foods that contain an extraordinary amount of provitamin A. Carrots contains half the amount of protein found in potatoes, has little or no fats, and carbohydrates make up approximately 7% of their weight. Carrots are also a good source of several vitamins – vitamin B, vitamin C, and vitamin E. [...]

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