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What does it mean?
The author speculates that his physical condition might stem from nutritional absorption issues.
In plain terms
Maybe my symptoms come from not absorbing vitamins well.
What can you take from it?
Health issues can have simple physiological causes.

Where it applies

  • medical diagnosis
  • personal health
  • self-reflection

Putting it to work

  • check nutrition
  • consult doctors

Questions to consider

  • What affects your health most?
  • How do you find causes?

Another view

Self-diagnosis can often be inaccurate.

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