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Is drinking a lot of fiber a good way to get rid of build up and clear out the system once in a while? i know, eat fiber everyday, but i don't...
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Yes: But save money and eat more naturally - especially vegetable and fruit and you will get a gentler more natural result. Btw increasing fiber in your diet reduces your cholesterol too! ask your doctor for examples of high fiber foods or go to the mayoclinic.Org and read their newsletter.
Answered 6/5/2013
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