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What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin A?

Look for a mixture of antioxidant carotenoids, which includes... Full Answer

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What is the autonomic nervous system?

The autonomic nervous system is the part of the nervous system that automatically controls

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What is the treatment for a food allergy?

Other than avoidance, there are no effective treatments for food allergies. If allergies are... Full Answer

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How common is metabolic syndrome?

The epidemic of metabolic syndrome has spread to adolescents and young adults. Studies now... Full Answer

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What are the benefits of dietary fiber?

Fiber is necessary to promote normal peristalsis, the wavelike muscular contractions that move... Full Answer

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How can I boost my fiber intake?

These steps can help you increase your fiber intake:
  • Add fiber gradually and be
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How does irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affect the body?

Whatever you may have discovered about your irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms over the... Full Answer

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Does irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have an effect on my bladder?

The bladder symptoms that are most commonly associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are... Full Answer

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What can I do to sleep better?

Here are some recommendations for improving your sleep:

  • Relax for at least one
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Can antibiotics treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

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What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of many functional symptom syndromes

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What is small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)?

SIBO is

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Is there a link between chronic pain disorders and overactive bladder?

Dr. Susie Whitworth provides important insight that there may be a link, and here is how I see

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What causes interstitial cystitis?

Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome is one of many functional symptom

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What causes low back pain?

When pain is chronic, tests usually do not identify the cause.

There are many potential

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