Question 1

why is fibre impt to our diet?

Accepted Answer

3 c: Fiber in the diet helps prevent constipation, colon cancer and it may help to lower your cholesterol. It also can help to prevent diverticulr disease. Drink plenty of fluids too.

Question 2

which food contains more fibre?

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Unprocessed ones: Vegetables, fruits, whole oats, whole wheat, nuts.

Question 3

how long does a jia flare last?

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Depends: This largely depends on the severity of the flare and if appropriate meds are being taken to end the flare.Low dose weekly Methotrexate may take 6-8 weeks to start working.TNF-inhibitors (Enbrel, Remicade, (infliximab) Humira) work much faster,often with improvement after 2-3 weeks and ending flare within 3-6 weeks depending on dose used. Short burst of steroids can help provide some relief in 2-3 days

Question 4

is tapioca more of a carbo or fibre?

Accepted Answer

Carb: Tapioca is a starch derived from the cassava plant.   It has very little fiber.

Question 5

what to do about tendonitist flare ups?

Accepted Answer

Rest, etc.: Tendinitis is usually from overuse, backing off, stretching , ice at first, and meds like motrin. Look at what set it off and change how you do it if possible.

Question 6

symptoms of not enough fibre in my diet?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Fibre can help you move your bowels so difficulty moving your bowels may be a side effect of insufficient fibre.

Question 7

how can i force myself to start a diet ?

Accepted Answer

Dont force it: Your mind has to be willing, if you are going to undertake any challenge. Remind yourself the health benefits of weight loss (if thats what you need to do).

Question 8

is it possible to force someone to be addicted?

Accepted Answer

Contrl  factor: If  the    other  person  is  controlling  you  and  providing  you  and  keep  on  providing   then  pleasure  becomes  addiction.

Question 9

can you tell me how i could force myself to eat fewer sweets?

Accepted Answer

See below: 1. Throw away all your sweets and when you go to the store, don't have it on your list or go into those aisles.
2. Buy fruits and vegetables - consciously think about eating that first whenever you feel hungry or get cravings. Don't add sugar - it's only a substitute then. 
3. Drink lots of water to make yourself feel full.
4. Start lunch and dinner with soup (same reason as #3).

Question 10

if i've smoked for18 years will quiting improve my ed problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: stopping smoking is always a great idea and may eventually help with your issue to some degree

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