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Therapeutic Touch

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Therapeutic Touch was developed by Dolores Krieger in the 1970s. The healing therapy involves moving the 'universal life energy' over a person's body. Thousands of people practice the therapy, including an estimated 30,000 nurses, however it is not recognized by the American Medical Assn.

Author: Weider, Betty
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1992
Health aspects, Evaluation, Alternative medicine, Touch

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Work addiction; why overdoing it undoes you

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Work addiction, as defined in the book 'Overdoing It: How to Slow Down and Take Care of Yourself' by Bryan Robinson, is a progressive disease that can numb both the body and soul. Signs of work addiction, and a seven step recovery program, are discussed.

Author: Weider, Betty
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1993
Care and treatment, Workaholism

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An apple a day...

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Women should accept responsibility for remembering and scheduling their own medical tests. A listing of eight vital tests for women, along with their recommended frequency, is presented.

Author: Weider, Betty
Publisher: Weider Publications LLC
Publication Name: Shape
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0744-5121
Year: 1992
Women, Medical examination, Calendar, Periodic health examinations

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