Nurtured by nature
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Ecopsychology is an emerging discipline that focuses on the role of nature in healing a number of psychological problems, such as anxiety and depression. Therapists now conduct wilderness trips that permit solitude in nature and group experience. Participants report increased vitality and major life changes.
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1997
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Beyond benzoyl peroxide
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Alternative treatments such as acupuncture, homeopathy and ayurveda treat the skin as a part of the whole body. Treatments are aimed at how the health of the rest of the body causes skin problems. Diet, herbal remedies that are ingested and treatment with acupuncture needles replace antibiotics and creams.
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1997
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Behind the mask
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Women have used facial mask preparations for ages, and most dermatologists feel they have beneficial though perhaps only temporary effects. The three main types are moisturizing masks for dry skin, oil-absorbing ones and exfoliators. How and when to use them is described.
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1996
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