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Intraspec.ca is an online journal of readings, writings and research on matters of health and well-being. Categories include psychology and cognition, health and fitness,
diet and nutrition, politics and economy, society and culture, earth and climate change. In addition to the various original essays here presented, I strive to create comprehensive,
accurate, and up-to-date research pages on a variety of subjects, including autism, cognitive mapping, homelessness, poverty, legal aid and pro bono law resources, medical marijuana, Nordic Walking,
pollution in people, etc.
The title of the site, Tools for personal development, refers to ideas, practices and techniques that may be applied to facilitate health and well-being,
and foster improved understanding of self and creative expression.
Using the Information on this Site
Reference material presented on this site is carefully researched, fully cited and date-stamped, particularly on pages providing information in the public interest. Medical content
is presented solely for purposes of education, to provide friends and visitors with qualitative information that has been assessed for relevance and reliability from selected authoritative sources.
Said content is not intended to substitute for informed medical advice or care, however, and it is strongly recommended that you consult your physician with any questions or concerns
you might have regarding your condition. The same applies in the context of all other content on this site. The compiled materials, analyses, and findings are my own, intended to
facilitate expeditious access to relevant in-depth information. In your search for answers, it is important that you perform your own due diligence.
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