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Your Body Almanac is general health and wellness information. It is not medical advice, and using it does not make anyone your doctor.

Not medical advice

Everything on Your Body Almanac, including factor pages, practices, checklists, reminders and anything shown in your account, is for general educational purposes only. It is not a diagnosis, a treatment plan or a substitute for advice from a physician, dietitian, physical therapist, pharmacist or other qualified professional who knows your history and can examine you.

Don't ignore professional advice, or delay seeking it, because of something you read here. Talk to a qualified professional before you start a new diet, supplement, exercise or stretching routine, especially if you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, are recovering from an injury, or take any medication.

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Individual results vary

People are different. A practice that helps one person may not help, or may not be safe for, another. Stop any exercise or stretch that causes sharp pain, numbness, dizziness or shortness of breath, and get checked.

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