The healing powers of community: how creating community can enrich - even prolong - your life
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Researchers in 1960 believed that there is a strong link between the healthiness of the community members of Roseto, Pennsylvania and their strong sense of community and camaraderie. When this eroded by the '70s, the health of the people also deteriorated. The Roseto findings show that interpersonal support may prolong life and may even save it.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1995
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Temazcal healing
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Temazcal steam baths, originating in Mexico, are known for their restorative properties. Former Nurse Mariana Emilia Arroyo Cabrera offers her customers the baths in a specially designed building. Different herbs are added to the bath according to the needs of the user.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 2000
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Lake of dreams: what I learned from Chicago's healing waters
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Reminiscences about Lake Michigan are presented. The lake used to be cleaner and bigger before the authorities of Chicago, IL, decided to extend the urban landscape to accommodate more buildings.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1997
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