Do you think it's possible to "train" some of your 'bodily functions'?

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I’m not sure I’d call it “training,” but I definitely think the more routinized one’s diet, sleep pattern, exercise schedule, etc., the more routine bodily funtions will be. At least that’s true for me.

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