Doc Gurley: Well Worth It - November
What You Should Know - a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome is only made after you’ve been thoroughly evaluated for other diseases - it’s a diagnosis of exclusion. So what other things should your doctor make sure you don’t have? There’s a long list of possibilities, some of which range from colon cancer and inflammatory bowel disease, to celiac disease (also called gluten sensitivity), all the way to amoebas. Even if you’ve been diagnosed with irritable bowel for ages, a change in bowel habits also requires a re-evaluation. Make sure you get the evaluation you deserve before hitting the peppermint oil!
3) Use What You Know - Sure, we all know no one should smoke, but here’s a chatty, great, thorough review of 12 non-obvious reasons why quitting smoking is good for you.
Who Does This Help? Besides being grounded in the data, this article is like a cheering section - one we all need as we all start to ponder our New Year’s resolutions.
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