Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.
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Nearly all drugs pass into human breast milk. How often a drug is taken influences the amount of drug that will pass into the milk. Medications taken 30 to 60 minutes before breastfeeding are likely to be at peak blood levels when the baby is nursing.
Taking a Patient’s Axillary Temperature