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Bath

Bath is the act of washing the body. Bathing cleans and deodorizes the skin. The main types of bathing are (1) bathing for cleanliness, (2) medical bathing, (3) bathing for relaxation or pleasure, and (4) religious bathing. More »

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Bath

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Eucalyptus oil

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Fluoridation

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Meditation

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Posture

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Quarantine

Quarantine occurs when people, animals, or plants are isolated or their movements restricted to... More >>

Sauna

Sauna, SAW nah or SOW nah, is a special kind of bath for cleansing and relaxation. It causes... More >>

Sun lamp

Sun lamp is an electrical device that produces artificial ultraviolet radiation. The energy given... More >>

T'ai chi ch'uan

T'ai chi ch'uan, ty jee chwahn, is a form of Chinese martial art. The name, also spelled... More >>

Toothpaste and toothpowder

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