Classifying Fiber - Soluble and Insoluble. One way to classify fiber is by how easily it dissolves in water. Soluble fiber dissolves in water, which helps soften stools, making them easier to eliminate from the body. Soluble fiber is found in oats, citrus fruits, apples, barley, psyllium, flax seeds and beans. Insoluble fiber is found in whole grains, nuts, wheat bran and vegetables. This fiber doesn't dissolve in water, so it helps move material through the colon faster by increasing the bulk of the stool.
If your spine is curved from side to side or in an âSâ or âCâ shape, you probably have scoliosis. According to the Scoliosis Research Society, more than 80 percent of scoliosis cases have no identifiable cause (SRS). The condition is often diagnosed during the first seven years of a childâs life. Common causes (when they can be pinpointed) are birth defects, neurological abnormalities, and genetic conditions.
If you are an adult living with scoliosis, or have a child with spinal deformity and need a specialist in spine deformity treatment please call the Southwest Scoliosis Institute. Our help is available to you now. To learn more, click on any of the questions below: What is scoliosis? What causes scoliosis? Is scoliosis hereditary?