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Understanding Epilepsy | DVD-R

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Release Date:

July 27, 2006

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56,614th

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Part of the award winning public television series Healthy Body/Healthy Mind. It's a condition that's been documented for centuries, but those living with epilepsy don't have to fall victim to disabling prejudice. If you have epilepsy, you already know that it's not a mental disorder. It can be caused by anything that affects the brain. In this program, learn how people with epilepsy live happy, productive, fulfilling lives.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

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