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alt.discuss.health.alternative is a newsgroup for general non-technical discussion (pro *and* con) of health care and therapies which are alternative, complementary, or not commonly accepted by Western scientific medicine. Appropriate topics include (but are not limited to): acupuncture, Alexander technique, alternative cancer therapies, aromatherapy, ayurveda, chiropractic, color therapy, healing, herbalism, holistic dentistry, holistic medicine, homeopathy, hypnosis, iridology, macrobiotics, meditation, megavitamin therapy, midwifery, naturopathy, natural vision improvement (Bates method, etc.), osteopathy, reflexology, shiatsu, traditional medicine (Arab, Chinese, American Indian, etc.), and yoga.

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Niteingale


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