Barbara Jacobson LCSW

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• Inversion Therapy: Benefits and Risks

  What is Inversion Therapy?Inversion therapy is a technique wherein an individual is suspended in an upside down position so as to stretch the spine and also provide relief from pain in the back. The theory behind the inversion therapy is that by shifting the gravity of the body, the pressure would...

• How to Treat Meningitis

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• Foods to Eat While Pregnant

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• What Is Colorectal Cancer?

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