Why folk cures continue to be an important part of American folklore, 2003.

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Why folk cures continue to be an important part of American folklore, 2003.

Shaw describes various alternative medical beliefs and suggests that the belief in alternative medicine comes from a dissatisfaction with Western medicine. Shaw believes that natural medicine is educational through generations, that it allows people to respect their bodies, and that it gives a person a feeling of control over their own body in a time of rampant chronic illnesses.

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Shaw, Anna, 1982-

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Shaw became more interested in alternative forms of medicine when she began working for Nuskin Enterprises, a company that researches remedies from nature. From the description of Folk cures, 2003. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367933626 Shaw was a student at Brigham Young University. From the description of Why folk cures continue to be an important part of American folklore, 2003. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367870420 ...

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Plans for the David O. McKay building began in 1952 after an evaluation by the Brigham Young University College of Education concluded that the existing building for the College of Education were no longer meeting the growing needs of the program. Plans were officially announced in February of 1954 with the completion deadline being set for December of the same year. The building was officially dedicated on December 14, 1954 by President and Sister McKay along with members of the First Presidenc...