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Word: ingestible (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
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...seeker of nirvana and psychophysical energy does not plunge into the tank as if it were a Y.M.C.A. pool. When making a reservation he is advised not to ingest alcohol, coffee, drugs or a heavy meal; on arrival he must sign a form attesting that he does not have a cold, a skin irritation or a history of seizures or blackouts. Only then is he led to a private cubicle to begin the treatment. At Manhattan's Tranquility Tanks, this involves an eight-point countdown that includes a shower (herbal soap and shampoo), entering the tank ("Have a wonderful...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living: Nirvana in a Dank, Dark Tank | 3/24/1980 | See Source »

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