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... SHIATSU AND ACUPRESSURE Shiatsu and acupressure substitute finger pressure for needles along the same meridian points as acupunture . There are no essential differences between the two techniques . Pressure is applied generally over the ...
... SHIATSU AND ACUPRESSURE Shiatsu and acupressure substitute finger pressure for needles along the same meridian points as acupunture . There are no essential differences between the two techniques . Pressure is applied generally over the ...
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... shiatsu . Acupuncture has also demonstrated its effectiveness with respiratory ailments . PAIN The sensation of pain is an important warning that the body is experiencing some form of physical disorders that requires investi- gation ...
... shiatsu . Acupuncture has also demonstrated its effectiveness with respiratory ailments . PAIN The sensation of pain is an important warning that the body is experiencing some form of physical disorders that requires investi- gation ...
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... Shiatsu 143 , 151 respiratory ailments 168 Sick role 38-9 liberation of women 91 Sick - building syndrome 60 Sleep 127-9 reflexology 152 Smiling 77 , 79 , 80 Smoking 47 , 49-51 , 105 , 160 , 167 , 171 Social acceptance of ageing 44 ...
... Shiatsu 143 , 151 respiratory ailments 168 Sick role 38-9 liberation of women 91 Sick - building syndrome 60 Sleep 127-9 reflexology 152 Smiling 77 , 79 , 80 Smoking 47 , 49-51 , 105 , 160 , 167 , 171 Social acceptance of ageing 44 ...
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reasserting personal control | 64 |
combating loneliness | 82 |
Diet and nutrition | 98 |
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