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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 36, Problem 2AC
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To determine:

The problems in practicing alternative therapy.

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Engulfing the urine is called urophagia. In the ancient times, the urine was used to cure some health issues and for some healing purposes. The alternative therapy refers to the urophagia practiced for some medical issues.

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To determine:

The conditions for which the alternative therapy is advisable.

Introduction:

As the study suggests that in the past urophagia was practiced and provides benefits to the mankind. In the near past doctors used the urine taste to diagnose the diabetes in patients.

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