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Detox, short for
detoxification, in general
is the removal of toxic
substances from the body. It
is one of the functions of
the liver and kidneys, but
can also be achieved
artificially by techniques
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Acupressure
Acupressure is a traditional
Chinese medicine bodywork
technique based on the same
ideas as acupuncture. It
involves placing physical
pressure, by hand, elbow, or
with the aid of various
devices, on different
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Herbal tea
An herbal tea, tisane, or
ptisan is an herbal infusion
not made from the leaves of
the tea bush. Tisanes can be
made with fresh or dried
flowers, leaves, seeds or
roots, generally by pouring
boiling water over the plant
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Herbalism
Herbalism, also known as
phytotherapy, is folk and
traditional medicinal
practice based on the use of
plants and plant extracts.
The use of herbs to treat
disease is almost universal
among non-industrialized
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