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December 3, 2012 - Issue 2298


For Best Toilet Health: Squat or Sit?

Colon Diagram

December 3, 2012

The way most people go to the bathroom is like trying to drive a car without releasing the parking brake - and the chronic straining can cause hernias. Also linked to other pelvic problems including hemorrhoids, appendicitis and colon cancer. Try this instead...

Strong New Evidence That MS Risk Affected by Birth Month, Mom's Vitamin D Status

Sunlight

December 3, 2012

By taking simple steps to optimize your vitamin D levels, you can lower your baby's risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life.