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Dirty pretty things

Article Abstract:

Many health spas across the U.S. use mud therapy as part of the whole rejuvenating package that is quite different from the regular mudpacks normally available in beauty salons. Mud, a multipurpose healing agent since biblical times, is used for sore joints or skin inflammations and people have searched virgin lands looking out for mud with curative properties.

United States, Health aspects, Mud baths, Mud, Mud (Sediment)

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Family value

Article Abstract:

Women are discussed with emphasis on their many and varied roles and their worth. Society judges people by their job, but for women if they give up paid work their value is diminished despite the fact as a mother they may feel life is more worthwhile.

Behavior, Social role

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Up in arms

Article Abstract:

A description is presented of the experiences of a woman who has large shoulders and who finds it difficult to wear a sleeveless dress. The techniques she uses in an attempt to reduce the size of her shoulders are discussed.

Clothing and dress, Clothing

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