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In what ways can head massages benefit us?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Can help with: Tension headache, stress & relaxation.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/26/2013

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How contagious is meningitis? And how is it spread? I am worried my friend might have it and i was around her and massaged her head. Worried

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