Alternative therapies offer treatment for all complaints, from circulation and digestive problems to depression and stress.

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There is zero statistical evidence in the literature that digestive problems are increasing.

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If you eat anything that contains one of a range of grains (wheat, barley, rye, and even oats), you will suffer bloating, headaches, and digestive problems.

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But only 1, 200 patients have that mutation, or 4% of the 30, 000 Americans afflicted with the disease, which also causes digestive problems and leads to an early death.

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Reduce Digestive Problems: By slowing down your eating pace and chewing for longer, you can take better care of your digestive track, which is agitated when you eat too fast.

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Lying flat on your back, for instance, may be good for the lower back but can exacerbate digestive and breathing problems and snoring.

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The study itself focuses on specialty hospitals within the rankings, specifically the top-100 hospitals in each of the specialties of cancer, digestive disorders, and heart problems.

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Premature infants, who make up two-thirds of infant deaths, often suffer serious health problems at birth, with undeveloped lungs, organs and digestive systems.

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