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2007 Women's Health Daybook: It's Your Time! 12 Months to a Healthier You
2007 Women's Health Daybook: It's Your Time! 12 Months to a Healthier You

Maintaining a Healthy Digestive System

Heartburn, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. We don't like to tell others we're having these problems! We tend to suffer in silence, hoping that our discomfort will end soon. Although these symptoms could be caused by a stomach "bug," or something we ate, they also could be signs of serious health problems. Some problems in our digestive system have no known cause, but they can usually be treated.

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