Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The world of automation is complex and constantly evolving to meet the rapidly changing market demand. Evolution in Controls exists to create conversation about innovative motion control technology. The series covers a compelling range of topics relevant to anyone interested in the world of industrial and mobile manufacturing or motion control. Join our host, Tim Wilson, a career engineer and Sales Manager at Evolution Motion Solutions, as he welcomes new guests each episode to discuss vario ...
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Welcome to The LottieFiles Podcast where we sit down and talk to designers, developers and those who dabble in all things Lottie.
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Why am so tired all the time? Some causes and solutions
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17:005-15% of GP consultations are linked to tiredness. And the number is growing. In this episode I look at common and rarer reasons for tiredness. Hydration - if you’re feeling thirsty you’re partly dehydrated: https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/nutritional/dehydration/ Sleep apnoea: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/slee…
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Teenage and Adolescent Health - can we avert a looming crisis?
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15:47Teenage and adolescent health offers us a glimpse into the future health of the world. The Lancet Commission wrote a report in 2016 and have recently written a follow up which paints a slightly concerning picture. In this episode I look at health in this group of people, the challenges they face and what, if anything, can be done about it. Links: T…
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HEALTHY HABITS - 1925 vs 2025: same but different
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16:05In this episode I look at our health compared to 100 years ago. I was pleasantly surprised at some similarities having stumbled across something online but then also appreciate that we live in a different world now. Links: Donald Moore’s health habits in 1925: https://archive.org/details/health.habits.moore.1925/page/n1/mode/2up Adventist health: h…
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Evolution's Defense solution group reveals how they support and provide for the Department of Defense.By Evolution Motion Solutions
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Assisted Dying - what it is, what it's not and why it’s so hard to get consensus
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15:14In the UK, there is much discussion around assisted dying with a bill that is being voted on in government at the moment. In this episode I look at the ethics around it and what it might mean on an individual and societal level. Palliative Care: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/end-of-life-care/what-it-involves-and-when-it-starts/ Dr Florian…
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Fasting - how it works and what you need to know if you are considering it
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17:05Fasting is a hot but contentious topic. It has been practised for thousands of years and is now purported to be a way of tackling or preventing certain metabolic diseases. In this episode I look at the pros, cons and mechanisms of fasting. Links: Historical perspectives of fasting: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8838777/ Time restricted f…
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Health fads and trends - cold plunges, IR saunas, hyperbaric oxygen, vagus nerve stimulation and more - do they work?
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16:38Every week or so you will see and article about one or more of these topics. Maybe you have tried them or do them regularly. In the episode I look at the science and thinking behind them all. Links: Cold water exposure - a paper: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9518606/ Vagus nerve stimulation: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatme…
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Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine - an evolution, from past, present to the future
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16:21Prescribing Lifestyle Medicine is a course I run with Dr Rangan Chatterjee that has been going for 8 years now. It was the first course of its kind in the UK and in this episode I look at a recap of our recent conference, what has changed in lifestyle medicine over the years and the latest science. Links: Dr Emily Leeming: https://www.emilyleeming.…
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Tim Wilson visits Leuze HQ in Duluth, GA, to learn their capabilities, explore their products, and discover the strength behind Leuze and Evolution's partnership.By Evolution Motion Solutions
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Ayurvedic Medicine is thousands of years old. It has a systems based approach which can be personalised and its methods are based on careful observation and the interconnectedness of human beings and our relation to our environment. There has also been caution around some treatments which can cause harm which I cover in this episode. A quick summar…
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Inner child work - an intrinsic part of true wellbeing
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19:11It’s easy to race through life without thinking that we need to do some inner work on ourselves but more often than not it catches up with us at some point. In this episode I look at why it’s important and go through a basic inner child exercise to get you started. Links: A beginner’s guide to inner child work: https://www.healthline.com/health/men…
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5 signs of hidden illnesses you need to know
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16:09Symptoms are often hard to interpret with the amount of data and tools that are out there these days. In this episode I look at innocuous symptoms that can creep up on us over a long time but could be harbinger of an underlying condition. COMT genes: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/click-here-for-happiness/202001/what-is-the-comt-gene-and-h…
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Work-life balance - the ultimate hot topic and how to get it right
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15:22There isn’t a week that I don’t hear the phrase ‘work-life balance’. In this episode I look at what it means, how it has changed over the years and what we can do to try to get it right. What is work-life balance?: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurathomas/2022/07/26/what-does-work-life-balance-even-mean/ Severance: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1128…
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Your questions answered! - DNA analyses, bad habits, chronic fatigue, dietary fibre and more
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15:07In this episode I have saved up questions from the last 6 months and decided to tackle them head on. From whether you should get a DNA analysis to why some people think fibre is bad for you - it’s in this ep! DNA analyses - a view point https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/jul/23/what-i-learned-from-home-dna-test-kits-are-they-accurate-or-worth…
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Tim Wilson welcomes back Kent Darnell to share plans and goals for hands-on training in 2025.By Evolution Motion Solutions
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Vitamin D is often regarded as the doyen of vitamins. It’s structure differs to other vitamins and in this episode I look at it’s benefits, it’s risks and potential in terms of it’s role in human health. Structure of vitamin D: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523241039 UVA and UVB light: https://www.skincancer.org/risk-fac…
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Coeliac Disease and gluten sensitivity - what it is and why it’s on the rise.
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17:52Coeliac Disease rates are rising across the globe. In this episode I look at what it is, why it occurs and the multitude of guises that gluten-related symptoms can take on. So many foods contain gluten (not just grains) so it is an important issue. The genetics of coeliac disease (HLAs - human leukocyte antigens): https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/a…
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The end of life - how can we prepare for it?
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16:22In this episode I look at something that comes to us all, not death itself, but the run up towards it. How can we prepare for the inevitable in the best possible way? Is it even possible? Longevity as an obsession: https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2024/sep/13/rich-men-longevity-history Urgency culture, burnout and modern life: https://www.natio…
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Migraines (and headaches) - the forgotten epidemic?
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16:22Migraines are common cause of debility worldwide. In this episode I look at the causes of migraines and other types of headaches, what we can do about them and how to detect and manage them better. Links: The theories behind migraine and its mechanism: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/headache/how-a-migraine-happens Tr…
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The Role of High-Precision Servo Gearboxes in Motion Control
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13:15APEX Dynamics' Eugene Detke discusses how gearbox design impacts motion control performance.By Evolution Motion Solutions
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Functional Medicine: a model for addressing health issues today or modern day quackery?
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16:42In this episode I look at Functional Medicine, a movement which started in the USA and is practised predominantly by non-medical practitioners but also increasingly medical doctors. It comes under a lot of fire from doctors and I want to explore why this, including that is isn’t ‘medicine' and what the differences and similarities are between funct…
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How to take stock of your health in just 10 minutes
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17:56In this episode I look at a quick and easy way to take stock of your health quickly and easily to re-orientate yourself whenever you need to. It’s a great way to lay out your story, turn 'what into why', and maintain your health and head off problems before they set in. My IDEAL framework for habit change: https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/…
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Protein - the essence of our biological life?
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15:44Protein is one of our three macronutrients and increasingly getting traction as being really important to our long term health. In this episode I look at why it’s so important to make sure we get enough and the right type. Sugar equivalent chart for carbohydrates: https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/what-is-a-low-carb-lifestyle/dr-unwins-sugar-infographic…
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Air Pollution - a serious "invisible" threat to our health both in and outdoors and what we can do about it
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14:54Air pollution is a huge cause of death killing 8 million people worldwide each year. Its effects are damaging to most of our body systems yet is an ‘invisible’ threat to us. In this episode I look at what we can do to minimise our exposure to air pollutants in and out of the home. WHO guidelines: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/978924003422…
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How AI Is Revolutionizing Vision Technology in Industrial Manufacturing
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14:34Mark Berndt discusses how SVT's single-interface image processing software easily meets the rapidly changing needs of automation industries by utilizing barcode reading, traditional vision, and AI.By Evolution Motion Solutions
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Magnesium - why it’s so important for our health
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15:58Magnesium is an important mineral for our health and in this episode I look at why it has become a silent public health issue in recent years. I cover where magnesium comes from, why deficiency has become so prevalent and what to do about it. Food sources of magnesium: https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/magnesium/ Sublinical magnesium deficie…
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How to get the most out of your GP appointment
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15:07In this episode I go back to the basics of how to get themes out now your GP appointment beyond the obvious. Medicine is increasingly complex and time is often short with the doctor. Here are my tips for an effective use of appointments in 2025. Links: Why men don’t gp to the doctor - https://www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/why-dont-men-go-to-s…
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Infections of the urinary tract are a daily occurrence but there is much more to them than meets the eye. In this episode I go through some of the conditions that affect the kidney and bladder and what we can do to keep them healthy. Cystitis: https://www.healthline.com/health/cystitis Benign prostate enlargement: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pros…
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Wellness - a trillion dollar cult or an essential part of healthy living?
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19:55Wellness is big. But it really divides opinion. Some think of it as extreme aesthetic procedures or unnecessary fad diets whereas others regard it as essential maintenance. I explore what wellness really means in this episode. —— Links: The GWI and wellness definitions: https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/ Wellness vs wellbeing: https://www.gallup.…
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The Scan Tunnel: The Future of Industrial Data Management
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20:54Special guest Mark Berndt discusses the innovative scan tunnel, a versatile solution that showcases SVT's powerful image detection and processing software.By Evolution Motion Solutions
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The 8 habits that might help you live 20 years longer
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15:19In this episode I look at a huge study from the USA which looked at over 700,000 people to find which habits lead others to increased lifespan. I discuss the limitations of the study but also some universal habits we could all potentially benefit from. The study: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652366280X?via%3Dihub Study s…
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This year instead of wanting to take on new habits and do more I want to let go of things that are holding me back. In true Health Fix style it’s all about Too Little vs Too Much and I am shedding the too much bits! Toxic behaviours by others, phones in the morning, all or nothing and forgiveness all feature. Links: Marie Kondo and KonMari: https:/…
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There is consensus on how reflection is good for mental health as well as productivity but how can we easily make time for it on the modern world? In this episode at this reflective time of year I look at how we might be able to do it little and often. The power of self-reflection: https://hbr.org/2022/03/dont-underestimate-the-power-of-self-reflec…
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In this episode I cover the different type so anaemia as I have found it can cause much confusion and there are so many different types, from mild iron deficiency to types that can be life threatening. Iron deficiency anaemia: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/iron-deficiency-anaemia/ Bone marrow: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22818-bone-m…
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Liver health - fatty liver disease, jaundice, preventive measures and more
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18:15In this episode I look at the liver and how to keep it healthy, arguably the most industrious visceral organ in our body with so many critical functions. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/nonalcoholic-fatty-liver-disease Fructose: https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/ho…
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It’s a time of year that some people dread but there’s so much we can do get through this season and I look at that in this short but useful 101 episode. Polyphenols and hormesis: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0958166924000107 Vitamin C and zinc for colds: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32342851/ Asthma exacerbations and v…
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Host Tim Wilson recaps and concludes season 3 of Evolution in Controls.By Evolution Motion Solutions
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Back pain is something most of us have suffered with at some point. In this episode I look at the various reasons behind back pain, how we can rethink it and manage it beyond simple exercise and pain relief including alternative therapies. The stats: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/low-back-pain Back muscles: https://my.clevelandcl…
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The Mental Heath Crisis: why it is so severe and will it ever get better?
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19:40In this episode I look at why across much of the world mental health is in crisis. What are the reasons for this? What can we do about it? TW: mentions suicide. Systems biology in medicine: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-digestion-reproduction/research/systems-medicine/ COVID and mental health: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC875813…
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Hydration - how to get it right: the life saving power and perils of fluid balance
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15:28Hydration is something many of us take for granted but in this episode I bust some myths around hydration, cover why it is important to give it some thought and why urine colour is not the best measure of how hydrated we are. Too much vs too little: https://www.instagram.com/drayanpanja/p/C16g1vfI3ZP/ BUY THE HEALTH FIX NOW: https://www.amazon.co.u…
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Thyroid Health - a deep dive on how it works, what it does, how it goes wrong and what to do to keep it healthy
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18:04The thyroid is an important gland and with many functions. Up to 10% of people have a thyroid disorder and in this episode I look at common presentations and how to keep your thyroid healthy. How thyroid hormone is made: https://www.ezmedlearning.com/blog/thyroid-hormone-synthesis-steps-pathway Hashimoto’s Disease - a common cause of hypothyroidism…
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CEO Matt Oldroyd reveals the new brand that Womack and Morrell will operate under as one company.By Morrell Group
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It’s the second commonest cancer in men across the world and increasing in incidence. In this episode I look at why it occurs and what we can do prevent it, manage risk and raise awareness. Hormones and their roles in prostate cancer: https://www.ceu.ox.ac.uk/news/largest-study-to-date-confirms-role-of-two-hormones-in-aggressive-prostate-cancer-ris…
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The amount of health information and practitioners are constantly growing and we have a choice about where we search for this information and advice. But how do you know who is reliable? How do you decide who to trust? I explore this and more in the episode. Gen Z and their health: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/tiktok-main-source-health-in…
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Narrative Medicine - how storytelling helps us heal
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16:51Narrative Medicine is an important art in a consultation involving both talking and listening. In this episode I look at why it is important and how it can help our health outcomes. AI in consultations: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13169325/GP-AI-listening-auto-generate-patient-notes-confidential-medical-information-wrong-hands.html N…
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Community as a cure - the stunning power of groups in health and wellbeing
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17:44Community as a cure? We often think of healthcare being a relationship between a clinician and a patient but amazing things can occur through the power of community and using it as sociological therapy. I look at why groups can be so powerful and how you might run one. Parkrun: home | parkrun UK Weight Watchers: How The WeightWatchers Weight-Loss P…
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Autoimmunity - its alarming rise and what we can do about it
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19:56Autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases are on the rise. In this episode I look at why this is the case, the mechanisms behind autoimmunity and what we can do to prevent and manage it. Innate vs adaptive immunity (including B and T cells): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK279396/# Molecular mimicry in autoimmunity: https://www.sciencedirect.com/s…
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Biomechanics - a key to health, hiding in plain sight
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16:04Our biomechanics affect us all the time, each and every day and is often ignored when it comes to its impact on health. From hip pain to heartburn, our anatomy and the way we move can have impacts on our health on a daily basis. Leg length discrepancy: https://www.thebiomechanicsmethod.com/2021/06/01/how-a-leg-length-discrepancy-affects-the-body/ P…
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'Your typical day" - how it can give you clues to unresolved symptoms
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18:35In my book The Health Fix I talk about how I ask patients about their typical day and why that is a great question to ask in order to generate a 'Lifestyle Prescription’. Looking at your typical day may not be something you’ve done recently or in any detail but it can give you clues to why you may be contributing to some of your symptoms or how you…
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Womack Systems: The Engineer of Excellence
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13:02Kevin Kampe dives into who Womack Systems is, what it provides, and how it has earned its excellent reputation.By Morrell Group
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