When you have symptoms (belly pain, diarrhea, a lot of gas), choose foods that are easy on your gut. The trick to managing the disease is to choose foods from the left hand column when you have a flare up or an upset in the functioning of your gut. These foods are low in fiber, fats and are easier on you.
Copper pipes corrode as well, but (theoretically) over a longer period than the galvanized types. Generally a copper pipe can last 50-70 years under good conditions. PH levels in the water and grounding both affect the pipes and speed up corrosion extensively.
How long does a home furnace last? I have a Carrier furnace that was installed in 1995, and the other day the fan unit died, to the tune of $685. I'm guessing that the furnace may not last much longer, but I wondered what wisdom others may have about this kind of thing. Can I get 20 years out of it, or should I start saving for... It should last another 20 years but its probably still going to need repairs within that time.