Health Benefits

Fact or myth: Eating spicy food leads to hemorrhoids

Fact or myth: Eating spicy food leads to hemorrhoids

If you suffer from hemorrhoids, or what some people call piles, you may be wondering if your diet is to blame.  According to an expert, spicy food isn’t the problem.

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Is spicy food to blame for my acid reflux?

Is spicy food to blame for my acid reflux?

Acid reflux can make you miserable. Usually, it starts with an uncomfortable burning sensation, but sometimes that heartburn pain moves up into your throat and neck. When your stomach fluid hits the back of your throat you may sense a sour or bitter taste.

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6 good reasons to add more spicy food to your diet

6 good reasons to add more spicy food to your diet

It’s hard to believe anyone doesn’t love the taste of spicy food. There are so many great options when it comes to trying out new flavors on the hot pepper scale, it’s sometimes hard to choose just one. Luckily, you don’t have to

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Could capsaicin be the key to fighting obesity?

Could capsaicin be the key to fighting obesity?

A lot of people find themselves constantly fighting the scale. It’s tough for a lot of us to take off the weight and keep it off. But what if there were an easier way to fight obesity? Some researchers are looking into whether a compound found naturally in hot peppers may also help people fight weight gain.

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