- our sexual and reproductive organs function properly,
- us to maintain adequate energy levels,
- our cells and organs grow and develop normally,
- and aid our appropriate response to stress, our environments, and injury.
By Tracee Cornforth, About.com
Updated: August 13, 2008
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