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“Mei” worked long hours and spent much of her day commuting. Each day, when she returned home from work, she cooked and cared for her children, leaving herself almost no time to rest. Her sleep was short and fragmented, and she relied on coffee to stay awake.
After giving birth, Mei’s weight increased rapidly. The added stress of childcare led to hormonal imbalances, making it difficult for her to lose the extra pounds. She also began experiencing angular cheilitis (painful cracks at the corners of the mouth), hair loss, migraines, and irregular menstrual cycles.
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