Today it’s the International Day of the Midwife!
Worth remembering that in countries where (unlike the US) it’s more common for midwives to deliver babies than to have doctors do it, then the rate of infant mortality tends to be much lower—for example, the US is languishing in 55th place in this regard, despite being a wealthy industrialized country with no shortage of medical professionals!

In today’s email we cover eye drops vs myopia, the “keto flu”, and anesthesia.

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What do we know, and what mysteries remain?

And why do we need extra painkillers when we’re already anesthetized?

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When your hearing struggles, your brain works overtime to fill in the gaps, which can affect memory, focus, and energy over time.

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Yesterday we asked you to choose between figs and kiwi—we picked the figs (click here to read about why), as did 33% of you!

Now for today’s choice:

Click on whichever you think is better for you!

Wishing you the very best of health every day, in every way,

The 10almonds Team