Sweeteners Guide: Natural Honey, Stevia & Sugar Risks

Are natural sweeteners like Stevia and Manuka honey safer than white sugar? Explore the health impacts of sugar addiction, the dangers of aspartame for kids, and why high fructose corn syrup is restricted in certain regions.

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Does Corn Syrup Work as a Laxative for Adults?

Corn syrup was once a common home remedy for infant constipation. Added to an infantโ€™s bottle it would prompt a bowel movement, but medical authorities no longer consider this treatment to be an effective remedy -- for infants or adults.

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Is Sugar Bad for Diverticulitis?

Diverticulitis is a serious disorder of the bowels that causes pockets to form along the walls of the large intestine. The pouches bubble out, much like a weak spot on a tire, and become inflamed. When your condition worsens, you may experience diarrhea, bloating, abdominal tenderness and bleeding from your rectum.

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