Marissa Fischer PA-C

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• What Kind of Dietary Fiber Do We Need?

  Fiber or roughage is the indigestible part of our food that plays an important part in health. Dietary fiber is found naturally in the plant parts that we eat. They are not digested but just pass through our system, absorb water, and aid in bowel movement. We all have heard that fiber is important,...

• Get More Fiber in Your Diet

  Most of us know that fiber is important for our diet. However, many of us do not know how much fiber is required for us to be healthy. According to the Institute of Medicine, an average adult consumes only 15 grams of fiber per day, but an average woman requires 25 grams of dietary fiber, while men...

• Chronic Pelvic Pain and Cross-sensitization

  Conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and overactive bladder, both of which causes chronic pain in the pelvic region, are often found to occur together. A new study has revealed some of the facts that may explain why this happens. Chronic pain results when the pain is ongoing, whether...

• Teen's Start-Up Is Leading the Fight in Alzheimer's Disease

  Teenager Victoria Da Conceicao is the CEO and founder of the Alzheimer’s organization named Brain Box. This initiative is a way for Victoria to fight for her grandmother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. The initiative was first organized for Victoria’s grandmother, but it has since reached...

• What Are the Complications of a Bariatric Surgery?

  Bariatric surgery, like all other types of surgeries, has its own complications that arise from different causes. Maybe it’s the doctor, the equipment used, or the patients themselves. Complications may vary according to the type of surgery performed.Major complications could arise if:...

• What Is The Point of a Circumcision?

  What Is The Point of a Circumcision?Circumcision is one of the oldest social and cultural practices of man. Its origin is not known, but centuries of the removal of the foreskin has been practiced by many communities. Different communities hold various beliefs concerning circumcision.Some consider...