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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.