Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 12-14 , Winter 2004

Hyperimmune egg powder for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: A case series

  • Mark W. Morningstar, DC

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice of Chiropractic, Flint, MI
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Dr. Mark Morningstar, 5521 S. Saginaw Rd, Flint, MI 48507

Received 17 October 2003

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PII: S0899-3467(07)60061-5

doi: 10.1016/S0899-3467(07)60061-5

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Volume 3, Issue 1 , Pages 12-14 , Winter 2004

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