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Life Extension
This site gives detailed information ranging from the gastrointestinal tract,digestive process, dietary shifts and digestive orders, gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as stepts to take towards a healthier digestive system.

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The Helicobacter Foundation
Founded by Dr. Barry J. Marshall, the Foundation gives the latest information on Helicobacter bacteria (H.pylori), diagnosis and treatment and clinical correlations. This is an excellent site, written in down to earth style, with pictures and illustrations. It describes what H.pylori is, diseases associated with H.pylori such as duodenol ulcers, gastric ulcers, stomach cancer, non-ulcer dyspnea, and a list he calls “weird syndromes”, ie., chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic halitosis and rosacea. Also contains links to digestive disorders in the U.K., H.pylori in children, Spanish H.pylori site, and entry into CDC, WHO, NIH, and FDA organizations for further study.

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