Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis Yoga and Multiple Sclerosis A Journey to Health and Healing Loren M. Fishman, M.D. Eric L. Small Special discounts on bulk quantities of Demos Medical Publishing books are available to corporations, professional associations, pharmaceutical companies, health care organizations, and other qualifying groups. For details, please contact: Special Sales Department DEMOS MEDICAL PUBLISHING 386 Park Avenue South, Suite 301 New York, NY 10016 Phone: 800-532-8663, 212-683-0072 Fax: 212-683-0118 Email:
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