as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
gentle exercise can be therapeutic for hospital patients
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
some charitable work might be the best therapeutic for that guy's total self-absorption
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Recent Examples of therapeutic
Zoe Adams, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2024
The implications of this research may one day pave the way for novel therapeutic approaches that protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Cleansing your home can be therapeutic today.
—USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
In one moment of therapeutic solidarity, Casiano smiles recounting the articulate, righteous testimony of co-plaintiff Austin Dennard, an OB-GYN herself who as a patient left the state to terminate her pregnancy following a risk-laden diagnosis.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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In the 1950s and 1960s, smaller therapeutic communities (TCs), which were long-term, abstinence-only residential programs, gained popularity.
—Zoe Adams, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2024
The implications of this research may one day pave the way for novel therapeutic approaches that protect against Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Read the full Taurus Daily Horoscope Gemini (May 21 - June 21)
Cleansing your home can be therapeutic today.
—USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
In one moment of therapeutic solidarity, Casiano smiles recounting the articulate, righteous testimony of co-plaintiff Austin Dennard, an OB-GYN herself who as a patient left the state to terminate her pregnancy following a risk-laden diagnosis.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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In addition to its medicinal and beauty uses, hemp is also used for a variety of commercial and industry products, like rope, clothing, paper, bioplastics and even biofuel.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Medicinal Mushrooms From coffee to candies, there is no shortage of medicinal mushroom products on the market.Marley Hall, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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The antidote in this case is known as quantum error correction.Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This cleanser is a great antidote to that, because it’s packed with several soothing ingredients like olive leaf, plantago extract, and oat extract to restore the skin’s moisture barrier while defending it from environmental factors.Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
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For your natural remedies, pop into Wellness Rx, a charming pharmacy that specializes in both conventional and traditional medicine.Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Based in Secaucus, N.J., The Vitamin Shoppe sells nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids through proprietary brands and approximately 700 national brands.David Moin, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Oklahoma City Zoo also had two Asian elephants on allergy therapy for pollen and grasses: Kairavi and her aunt, Chandra.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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From routine costs — like co-pays at doctor's visits, therapy sessions and prescription medications — to unexpected medical bills, health care expenses weigh heavily on many people's budgets.Becca Stanek, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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The technology company, known for its networking and cybersecurity solutions, is likely to be closely watched by investors for insights into the broader tech sector.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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There needs to be a comprehensive approach that involves immediate relief and long-term solutions.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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