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Happy Hanukkah from Women’s Health and Menopause Center.
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Happy Hanukkah from Women’s Health and Menopause Center.
#WomensHealthandMenopauseCenter #FestivalofLights #HappyHanukkah #Hanukkah2017

Introduction The microbiome—your body’s unique ecosystem of trillions of bacteria—plays a surprisingly powerful role in your overall health. But for women, its impact goes beyond digestion. Research now shows that the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut can influence your mood, metabolism, and even your fertility. Mood and the Gut-Brain Axis Have…

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