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  Ask the Experts

  Squatting & Constipation

  by Berkeley Wellness

  Is squatting a better way to go to the bathroom, and can it help with constipation? Our experts weigh on whether this position offers benefits.

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  Holding in Intestinal Gas

  by Berkeley Wellness

  Is it okay to hold in intestinal gas, or should you simply let it go? Can restraining yourself have negative effects? The doctors weigh in on this all-too-common concern.

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  Fiber: What, Where, How Much?

  by Berkeley Wellness

  Fiber is actually not one substance but a variety of compounds with different effects in the body. Learn where to get it and how much you need.