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Suspected since millennia, nowadays backed up with scientific data, the influence of the mind on tuberculosis is a fine example of the complexity, as well as the importance to take this seriously into account in many domains. Pertinently Despite modern treatments, tuberculosis is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and – at Read the full article…
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For centuries, we’ve been at war — externally and internally. The history of the world, including or especially that of Western culture, has been shaped by two kinds of aggression. One seeks enemies outside, conquering and subjugating them. The other turns inward, forcing individuals to suppress and control parts of themselves. The result? A world Read the full article…