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Artificial Sweeteners: Are They a Sweet Deal or a Health Risk?
Artificial sweeteners promise all the sweet pleasure of sugar without the guilt. But are they a health miracle—or a ticking time bomb hidden in your morning coffee? As sugar substitutes continue...
Endometriosis Treatment and Why Ultra-Processed Foods Make It Worse
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When Neoliberalism Collapsed And Took Democracy With It
Everywhere you look, democracy is fraying. And it’s not just the usual suspects. From the polite parliament halls of Europe to the fractured federation of America, and yes, even up there in Canada...
The Secret Life of Your Data
Think your private life is actually private? Think again. Your data has been bought, sold, sliced, diced, and served up to both corporate America and Uncle Sam — all while you were busy Googling...
Stress Isn’t the Enemy: How to Use Stress to Your Advantage
Ever felt like your heart is racing, your thoughts are spinning, and your shoulders are carrying the weight of the world? That, my friend, is stress—your body’s built-in alarm system. But what if...
How Emotional Estrangement Begins—and How Conflict Resolution Can Stop It
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Zen, Shrooms, and Shrinks: One Woman’s Journey
Can Zen, psychedelics, and psychoanalysis work together? Joan K. Peters' explores the powerful intersections between these paths in her search for emotional and spiritual healing.
Cognitive Magic: How Magicians Outsmart Your Brain Without You Noticing
Magicians aren’t just performers—they’re cognitive scientists in disguise. Using techniques like psychological misdirection and forcing, they reveal the hidden limitations of the human mind. This...
They Are Just Like You: A Lesson in Humanity from a Retired Israeli General
Raised in a home for at-risk youth, Elyezer Shkedy shares how growing up between two worlds taught him the power of compassion, equality, and the timeless wisdom of Hillel the Elder. This...
How History Has Led Us to Fear, Authoritarianism, and the Unraveling of Democracy
In a world where billionaires play gods and CEOs rule with more power than monarchs ever dreamed of, it's easy to forget this wasn’t always the way. In fact, once upon a time, even peasants had a...
The Dog as an Ecosystem: A New Path to Canine Wellness
Your dog isn’t just a pet—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem. Herbalist Rita Hogan shows how healing your dog from the inside out, using terrain theory and natural remedies, can support a balanced...
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