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Rich Holmes
Rich Holmes is a freelance journalist specializing in health and science stories who lives on Cape Cod and in western Massacusetts. He also writes for Cape Cod Health News and HealthDay News. He previously worked at the Cape Cod Times and graduated from Boston University.
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By Rich Holmes
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Does Salt Aggravate Acid Reflux?
Health
By Rich Holmes
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What Causes Bruising from Weight Lifting
Health
By Rich Holmes
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Do Digestive Enzymes Help With Constipation?
Health
By Rich Holmes
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Have Acid Reflux? You Can Still Add Vitamin C to Your Diet
Health
By Rich Holmes
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Can You Eat Pineapple if You Have Acid Reflux?
Health
By Rich Holmes
My stomach is turning round and round
High-Protein Diets and IBS Are Not a Great Mix
Health
By Rich Holmes
Pill Container
Taking Prednisone? Here Are Some Foods to Avoid While on Steroids
Nutrition
By Rich Holmes
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When Your Pulse Is Out of Normal Range
Health
By Rich Holmes
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Will Glucosamine Help My Aching Joints?
Health
By Rich Holmes
Woman watching tv eating junk food and beer
How Your Diet Can Wreck Liver Function
Health
By Rich Holmes
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Is N.O.-XPLODE Safe and Effective?
Nutrition
By Rich Holmes
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Diet for Lymphedema
Health
By Rich Holmes
Beer Flight
How Beer May Share the Blame for Heartburn
Health
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