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Case Study: Digestive Issues and Traditional Chinese Medicine

BW came to me complaining of intense pain in his stomach and also along the left underside of his ribcage (which, incidentally, is called the ‘hypochondriac region’; ‘hypochondrium’ derived from the Greek word for ‘abdomen’).  He said he had lost his appetite, and he was feeling very tired - pretty close to the point of…
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5 Common Cancer Risk Factors

Many risk factors for cancer are widely known.  You are probably already aware of the dangers of asbestos, sunlight, and tobacco.  But a couple of the following on this list might surprise you, if only at how common they are. 1. Don’t Paint it Black.  Over-cooking your food may not seem like such a big…
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5 Diabetes Myths Debunked

Although diabetes has been a diagnosed illness for some time now, there still abound several myths that can, when believed, certainly lead you astray from a healthy attitude towards your diet and exercise regime. The truth, however, is that knowing about these myths and learning the real facts can potentially make you healthier. Read on!…
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7 Things Every Woman Should Know About Fertility

  Getting pregnant is either easy or it’s just way too hard - that kind of attitude is very common in our society of quick fixes and extremes. But the truth is that we may not know everything about our bodies and we certainly don’t know everything there is to know about getting pregnant, even…
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