Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 237-245 , July 2010

Adaptive Coping Strategies and Attitudes Toward Health and Healing in German Homeopathy and Acupuncture Users

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doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2010.04.002

Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 237-245 , July 2010

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