Dr. Keumboh (kim) Tangu PHARMD, BCPP

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• The Health Benefits of Cinnamon

  Cinnamon is a wonderful spice known for its unique taste and enticing aroma. It is has been used since ancient times due to its medicinal, culinary, and natural preservative powers. Cinnamon was also used by the ancient Egyptians as part of their mummification process. Cinnamon is not only used as...

• Should I Go on Birth Control if I Have Endometriosis?

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• What Does Mucus in Stool Mean?

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• Does Crohn's Disease Run in the Family?

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• Braxton-Hicks vs. Real Contractions

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