Occupational Hazards – chemicals and radiation
It may surprise you, but certain chemicals can increase your risk of infertility. This particularly applies to women who work in factories or other jobs where there is an ongoing exposure to various industrial chemicals and pollutants. (more…)

The Ins and Outs of IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome is a functional bowel disorder, which means that although your intestines are in an uproar, they’re actually otherwise healthy and free of growths. IBS is thought to result from abnormal muscle contractions, and indeed people with IBS seem to be more sensitive to things that stimulate digestive tract muscle movement, such as stress and caffeine.

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