Whitch Alternative Remedies Really Work?


	Whitch Alternative Remedies Really Work?

reddogiedog

10-16-2007 9:54 AM

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10-16-2007 1:33 PM

BobbyDelray

My knee hurts. I'll look into to this. I did use acupuncture to quit smoking. Worked like a charm.

Thanks for the info.

Bobby

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