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The Importance of Hydrochloric Acid in Digestion

The Importance of Hydrochloric Acid in Digestion
When you think of hydrochloric acid (if you think about it at all!) you probably think of the dramatic uses for this chemical in movies, on TV, and from news stories. This substance is dangerous and capable of dissolving almost anything, right? Not exactly. Like anything, hydrochloric acid can be dangerous when it is used…
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Classifications of Diabetes

What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism characterized by fasting elevated glucose (blood sugar) levels. Diabetes carries a significantly increased risk of stroke, heart and kidney disease, retinopathy and loss of nerve function. There are two classifications of Diabetes: Type 1, or insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), is…
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Fibromyalgia

What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a composite of related syndromes, which includes myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and chronic fatigue immune deficiency (CFIDS).   With fibromyalgia, energy is used up much faster than it can be produced, leading to cellular energy depletion, resulting in fatigue and increasing muscle pain.   Although pain…
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What is Osteoporosis?

What is Osteoporosis?  Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become thin (lose density) and weaken (lose structural integrity). It is estimated that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and 18 million more have low bone mass, increasing their susceptibility of spine, wrist and hip fractures. (National Institute of Health 2010)   Osteoporosis is considered to be…
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