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Intraspec.ca presents readings, writings and research on selected
subjects in psychology and cognition, health and fitness, diet and nutrition, politics and economy, society and culture, earth and climate change. |
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PSYCHE — Psychology & Cognition
- Asteroid Goddesses — Elucidating Vocation in the Natal Chart
Essay on the identification of vocation in the horoscope, using Midheaven and planetary aspects with the asteroid god and
goddess archetypes.
- Astrology — A Resource Page
A repository for selected Western, Chinese, Vedic, Tibetan astrological information, plus an essay on the Enneagram and astrology.
- Chiron — Working with the Myth
Essay on the Chiron archetype and interpretation of the "psychic wound" in astrological analysis, with discussion
of existential crisis, depression, anxiety states and defense mechanisms in light of Michael Kearney's use of the
Chiron myth in work with the dying.
- Cognitive Mapping
Description of and links to articles about conceptual mapping, concept mapping, semantic mapping, and
knowledge representation; sample map; flowchart software.
- Daimon, Genius — Character, Calling, and Transcendence
Brief examination of the 'daimon' or 'genius', a central concept in ancient Greek and Roman psychology.
- The Enneagram — A Typology of Personality | Type Identification
Detailed overview of the Enneagram, a typology of personality, with tools and techniques for type identification,
including MBTI, temperament and astrological correlations, references and additional resources.
- The Evolution of DSM-5: Personality — Notes and References
Scheduled for publication in May 2013, DSM-5 presents a revised definition of 'mental disorder', personality 'trait domains' and 'trait facets', levels of personality function, and many more proposed revisions. This page reviews some of them.
- Five Faces of Genius — Creative Thinking Styles
Critical review of "The Five Faces of Genius: Creative thinking styles to succeed at work", by Annette Moser-Wellman (2001/02).
- Investigation: Interview and Interrogation Techniques
Investigative interview and interrogation techniques; use of rationalization during an investigative theme, and the esteem-motivated offernder, with recommended references.
- Linguaphile: New Words and Phrases
New words, old words, weird words, interesting turns of phrase and artful neologisms. Collected information and resources.
- The Meme — Excerpts and notes
Excerpts and notes on memes and aspects of memetics; a collection of reference material and links.
- Notes on Antidepressants: Meta-Analyses and Selected Studies
Notes and references on antidepressants: meta-analysis of efficacy and acceptability, suicide risks, medication guides, and placebo response.
- Notes on "Framing" - Shaping opinion and response through language.
Definition and discussion of information 'framing', 'context models', manipulative framing, the 'backfire effect', and the persistence of misconceptions.
- Notes on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and related problems among veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq
- Personality Tests — Online Tools
Selected tools for self-assessment, including psychology tests and quizzes, enneagram, astrology, and tarot.
- The Promise of Psychedelics: Psychedelic Psychotherapy
Reports on studies testing the efficacy of psychedelics — including psilocybin, LSD, peyote, MDMA
(ecstacy), and more — in the treatment of a range of psychological disorders and in providing help for
patients with terminal illness. Psychedelic psychotherapy.
- Psychology of Survival
Excerpt from the U.S Army Field Manual 3-05.70 (FM21-76), Chapter 2: Psychology of Survival,
May 2002, courtesy Reservistenkameradschaft RK19 Bielefeld-Mitte.
- Segmented Sleep
Segmented sleep, refers to biphasic sleep or "first sleep, second sleep", a natural rhythm of sleep consisting of two
phases, with a period of quiet, non-anxious wakefulness in between.
- Tarot, Enneagram and MBTI Correlations
Illustrated essay correlates Tarot Constellations, Enneagram and MBTI Types for introspective work.
- Temperament...a brief survey
Brief survey of contemporary temperament schemata correlated with the humaoral theory
that originated in ancient Greece.
- The BOOK Room
Reviewed and recommended books in medicine, psychiatry, health and fitness, nutrition, environment and ecology, politics, social science and culture, linguistics, art, and survival; sources for free online
access to books and documents; audio book and eBook resources, plus popular eReaders. For selected books on Medical Marijuana, click here.
MEDICA — Health & Fitness
- Alternative Remedies for Colds and the Flu
- Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
Causative Factors, Early Detection and Interventions: Notes and References
Notes and references on autism and neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood: thimerosal, immunization schedules, toxic chemical exposure,
biomedical problems and genetic factors, dietary and nutritional strategies, novel interventions, early detection and support services in the Ottawa region. Includes current autism
news and clinical references.
- Vitamin D Theory of Autism
A compelling argument that vitamin D deficiency and autism are iatrogenic diseases
caused by modern sun-avoidance. Well-researched essay by Vitamin D Council Executive Director John Jacob Cannell MD.
- Caffeine: Facts, Amounts, Clinical Studies and Resources
This page presents in-depth information from selected sources on the pharmacology, benefits and risks of
caffeine; caffeine content lists for foods, beverages and medicaments; clinical references and key resources
for further enquiry.
- Consumer Health Resources:
Search Tools, Medical Journals
& Selected Health Information Sites
Search tools, medical journals and selected health information resources
for consumers in search of reliable medical information.
- Disease Mongering: Widening the Boundaries of Treatable Disease
A collection of articles, excerpts and resources on the subject of disease mongering, or "widening the boundaries of
treatable illness in order to expand markets for those who sell and deliver treatments".
- Doctor Search — Find a Family Doctor or Naturopath in Canada
Find a family doctor or naturopath in Canada, by province and locale. Surgical and treatment wait times by province.
- Fluoridated Drinking Water Blues: Old Ideas and Adverse Effects —
Notes on the Fluoride Debate
Examines the problems associated with the practice of drinking water fluoridation. The neurotoxic characteristics and widespread availability of fluoride are
reviewed, and adverse effects are discussed in detail, as is the ingestion of or exposure to fluoride from ubiquitous sources, natural and manufactured. Excerpts and clinical references, resources and tools.
Compiled from authoritative sources for purposes of personal reference.
- Illness should never be considered "normal at that age"
Reprint of Age shall not weary you, by Thijs Westerbeek (02-08-07). Illness should never be considered
'normal at that age'. That is the firm belief of Professor Rudi Westendorp, of the Leiden University Medical Centre
in the Netherlands: 'As the population gradually ages specific diseases of the very old become common and should
be researched, and if at all possible, treated. These days too many afflictions that come with old age are simply
accepted as normal'.
- Life Extension Foundation: Health and Wellness with Anti-Aging Supplements, Hormones, and Disease Prevention
Overview of The Life Extension Foundation, a non-profit group that develops novel disease prevention and treatment protocols by funding pioneering scientific research to extend the healthy human lifespan.
- Medicinal Mushrooms: Treating Illness and Maintaining Health with Fungi
Beginning with three astonishing videos that provide an overview of the mycological realm, this page presents a brief introduction to the mycelium,
then focuses on a more in-depth examination of the adaptogenic and therapeutic uses of mushrooms, including immune enhancement and the treatment of
a wide range of conditions and illnesses.
- Medical Marijuana: Therapeutic Uses of Cannabis Sativa
Therapeutic uses of marijuana (cannabis sativa), selected reports and studies, emerging clinical applications,
cultivation, selected books, marijuana vaporizer, a 40-minute film that explains the medical use and effects, and
recommended resources.
- Medicinal Clay: Therapeutic Uses, Clinical Studies, Sources
Notes on the nature and therapeutic uses of medicinal clay, including geophagy and external applications, bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects, detoxification, clinical studies,
and online sources.
- Natural Remedies — Herbal, Homeopathic, Biochemic
A range of effective natural and homeopathic remedies for the treatment of a wide range of ailments and conditions, including acne, ADHD, anxiety, arthritis,
candidiasis and yeast infections, chronic headaches, depression, high blood pressure, impotence, menopausal problems and PMS, UTI and bladder infections,
thyroid, skin problems, and more.
- Nordic Walking: Overview — Origin, Health Facts, Technique, Gear
Detailed overview of Nordic Walking examines origin, health benefits, technique and gear, with clinical references plus U.S.,
Canadian and global online resources.
- Notes on Vitamin D — References and Resources
The importance of Vitamin D in the maintenance of health, prevalence and problems associated with Vitamin D deficiency, and the potential of Vitamin D supplementation in the prevention and
treatment of a broad ranges of diseases and conditions.
- City of Ottawa Walk-In Clinics
- City of Ottawa Flu Shot Clinics
Includes swine flu resources.
- Pollution in People:
Toxic and Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals in Plastics and Everyday Products
News, selected research, reports, references and resources, videos and books.
- Swanson Health Products — Where quality still matters.
Highest quality vitamins and supplements at discount prices. Review of Swanson Health Products, offering savings of 50% to 70% on the highest quality vitamins, minerals, nutritional health products, herbal and homeopathic supplements, backed
by 100% Satisfaction Money-Back and Double-the-Difference Lowest-Price guarantees. National and international shipping.
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome — Overview
A collection of excerpts, illustrations and selected links on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS),
with information on definition and description, brachial plexus anatomy, diagnosis, pathophysiology
and epidemiology of TOS.
- Thyroid Problems
Iodine deficiency, toxins, goitrogens, autoimmune issues and gluten sensitivity. In-depth information on thyroid problems, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, the prevention
and treatment of serious health and developmental problems.
- Tools, Gear & Gadgets: Health & Fitness, Work & Play
A selection of tools and gadgets health, fitness, work and play — great gift ideas.
- Water Quality in Your Home:
Chlorine, DBPs, Synthetic Chemicals and Other Contaminants
Water Testing and Filtering
Notes and References, United States and Canada
A resource page on water quality, including tap water contaminants, adverse effects from the ingestion, inhalation and dermal absorption of contaminants, bottled water, water testing, water purification,
and finding the right solution to meet your personal and household needs for clean water. Selected national, state/provincial and municipal resources are provided for the United States and Canada. Clinical references
are presented at the bottom of the page.
- Whole Body Vibration (WBV): Treating Disease, Promoting Health, Enhancing Performance
Notes on the use of whole-body vibration technology to treat a range of ailments and conditions, promote general health, and enhance athletic performance.
Whole Body Vibration (WBV) is a comparatively recent reinvention of a technology dating back to ancient Greece. The difference is, this reinvented technology is
proving very effective in the treatment and correction of pathologies such as osteopenia, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and in various musculoskeletal disorders
including back and joint injury. WBV is used in stroke rehabilitation and in other neuromuscular debilitating and neurodegenerative disorders, to improve problems
of balance, flexibility and impaired proprioception, to improve postural control and mobility, for pain reduction, to improve cardiovascular and lymphatic
circulation, to strengthen muscles (e.g. the pelvic floor, relieving incontinence), to speed recovery from injury, enhance functional
capacity and improve mood. The technology is also used in general fitness, strength and power training, and to enhance athletic performance.
Material presented on this page is drawn from a number of sources, features information about WBV available right here in Ottawa, presents a
list of important clinical studies and selected articles for further reading.
NUTRI — Diet & Nutrition
- AIDS Prevention and Reversal
Presents an innovative but as yet controversial strategy, developed by Harold D. Foster PhD, for the
prevention and reversal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS); with HIV/AIDS newsfeed and selected
online HIV/AIDS resources.
- Blood Type Diet Review
In-depth review of the Blood Type Diet, with food lists, secretor/non-secretor info, personality correlations, ABO supplements, blood type and secretor tests, books, and recommendations.
- Brain Chemistry Plan — Overview
Examines the six-element brain chemistry typology presented by Michael Lesser, a nutritional psychiatrist who
emphasizes the importance of diet and orthomolecular supplementation in the treatment of psychological problems
and stress.
- Calorie Restriction for Life Extension: What They Didn't Tell You On Oprah
A critical review of calorie restriction for life extension, examining the knowns and unknowns, with clinical references, a recommended eBook for fitness training, and selected books.
- Child Care Cookbook - Recipes from Dalhousie Parents' Day Care
A cookbook filled with whole food recipes you can use at home, from a multi-cultural child care center in Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada.
- Food Pyramids, Food Plates, and Other Dietary Models: Cultural Modeling of Dietary Guidelines:
Selected Examples, Notes and References
A fully cited collection of food pyramids, food plates and other dietary models, with brief excerpts, additional charts and references presented for at-a-glance reference and study of cultural nutritional modeling.
- Genetically Modified Foods: Adverse effects and unpredictable consequences.
Adverse effects and unpredictable consequences of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) on human health, biodiversity, and socioeconomic well-being. Selected excerpts, clinical studies, notes, references, videos and shopping guides for non-GMO foods.
- Gluten-Free Diet
Selected books, celiac news, and key resources - featuring the 2008 edition of Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource, by Registered Dietician Shelley Case, Regina, Saskatchewan.
- Is Your Food Aging You?
How your diet affects your biological age, what food keeps you young, and what food makes you old. Reprint of an article by Ori Hofmekler, July 2011.
Hunger should be treated like physical exercise. Both are perceived by your body as survival signals to adapt and improve. When your body is repeatedly challenged with acute (temporary) hunger,
such as due to periodic fasting, it adjusts itself by decreasing the number of hunger receptors in your brain and thus making you increasingly resilient to hunger. This in turn increases the
efficiency of your satiety hormones, and potentiates them to take control of your metabolism. [...]
- Nutrition for LIFE: Preventing and Reversing Disease — With useful information on cholesterol and heart disease.
Overview of a nutrition-based approach to optimal health, disease prevention and disease reversal. We examine a scientifically valid,
clinically proven dietary program developed by Joel Fuhrman MD, a board–certified family physician who specializes in preventing and reversing disease through
nutritional and natural methods. His program is based on the concept of nutrient density and focused on the physiological benefits of thousands of phytochemicals
found in green plants. This approach has proven effective in the treatment of obesity, elevated LDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, atherosclerotic heart disease, diabetes,
asthma, allergies, headaches, migraines, and more.
Second, we look at cholesterol and triglyceride numbers relative to the current US guidelines, reviewing what your numbers mean in common units
(milligrams per deciliter of blood: mg/dL), and in the metric, internationally adopted SI system (millimoles per liter: mmol/L) used in Canada
and most other countries.
Third, we examine a clinically demonstrated all-natural cholesterol-lowering supplement that contains plant sterol and stanol esters, policosanol derived from sugar cane, red yeast, guggul,
selenomethionine, and inositol hexanicotinate; each of these cholesterol-lowering ingredients is reviewed in depth, and a list of references is provided for each at the bottom of the page.
- Recipes of the Day
Daily recipes and selected recipe sites.
- What Fish Are Safe To Eat?.
Contaminated fish and healthy fish consumption — what fish are safe to eat, what fish should be consumed in moderation, and what fish should be avoided. Selected lists and resources.
SOCIO — Society & Culture
- Aboriginal Canada: The First Nations' Struggle for Rights, Health and Prosperity
This third section of our pages on Homelessness and Poverty in Canada presents news, references and resources with respect to indigenous rights, health and prosperity. It is new, long overdue,
and will be expanded with time.
- Advertising and the Human Billboard
Essay on advertising and use of the human body as a billboard for ads, heADspace, foreheADS,
corporate-sponsored temporary and permanent tattoos, personal boundaries, relational personality,
body transformation, and more.
- Customary International Humanitarian Law — 161 Customary Rules
Examines customary international law, presents 161 customary rules identified in the eight-year ICRC study of
customary international humanitarian laws by Henckaerts et al. (March 2005).
- Graduate Schools, Study Abroad Opportunities, and
Financial Aid Resources in the U.S and Canada
U.S. and International Graduate School search; country-by-country Study Abroad opportunities;
Canadian Cégeps, Colleges and Universities Search; plus Financial Aid, Study Grant, and Scholarship
search for Canada and the U.S.
- Homeless in Canada — Resources
Selected resources on housing and homelessness in Canada, research and statistics, homelessness initiatives and services by major population centre, provincial and national
initiatives, plans to end homelessness, research and policy organizations, legal aid and public legal education by province, food banks by province, and more.
- Job Search: Tools & Info — Ottawa, Canada and the U.S.
Job search, freelance, resume, cover letter and interview skills for those seeking work in Ottawa, Canada and
the U.S. Includes information of use to new Canadians.
- Freelance Jobs: Programming, Design, SEO, Translation, more...
Freelance contracts for programming, script installation, Web design, SEO, graphic design, translation, multimedia, data entry, and more. No signup fees. No monthly fees.
- Legal Aid and Law Resources in the U.S. and Canada
A collection of resources for Legal Aid and Law in the United States and Canada. Also includes resources
for International Law and finding a lawyer in other countries.
- Network Theory and Science: Selected Papers, Videos, Books and Resources
A selection of papers and videos dealing with network theory and network science, including the documentary entitled 'Connected — The Power of Six Degrees', with useful resources, important books, and a social networks
Google news feed.
- Poverty in Canada — Resources
Selected research, statistics, news and resources on poverty, child poverty and social policy in Canada,
including national and provincial initiatives, local Ottawa services and charities, research and policy
organizations, an abbreviated list of food banks by province, and more.
- Sales Pitch & Persuasion: A Brief Survey of Old and New Approaches
A resource page of notes, excerpts and references on sales pitch, brand development, marketing strategies, social media and
social media optimization, social marketing, and social network marketing.
- Social Psychology and Zeitgeist
A collection of ideas, images, excerpts, references, podcasts and videos on issues of sociocultural and socioeconomic interest, with an eye on
matters reflecting the Zeitgeist.
- Viruses of the Mind
Excerpt from an essay by Richard Dawkins.
- Wholesale Sourcing and Drop Shipping:
Stockless Retailing for Tough Economic Times
Wholesale product sourcing and drop shipping to generate additional income in tough economic times. Starting your own online business, how-to instruction, recommended solutions and service providers.
POLITICO — Politics & Economy
- ProPublica: Investigative Journalism in the Public Interest
Investigative journalism is at risk in result of time and budgetary constraints, leading to opinion-based reporting with less
examination of and reference to the facts on which those opinions are based. Newsfeeds from ProPublica and NPR.
- Canadian Political and Economic News
News and selected news feeds on Canadian politics and the economy, with notes and references.
- Canada: Election 2008 — News, Notes and References
An archival page on the 2008 federal election: election news; notes on key issues: housing and homelessness, environment, health care, economy, immigration; important electoral and economic resources, and instructive videos."
- Canada: Election 2011 — News, Notes, References and Resources
A work in progress, leading up to the Federal Election, 2 May 2011.
- US Political and Economic News
News and selected news feeds on U.S. politics and the economy, with notes and references.
ENVIRO — Climate & Earth Changes
- Environment & Ecology News
Environment and ecology news, white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats, Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in bees...
- Climate Change News
Global warming, climate and environmental changes, effects on plant and animal life, extinction, biodiversity,
water shortages and more — the ClimateArk newsfeed.
- Earthquakes — Emergency Management — U.S. and Canada
Earthquakes and emergency preparedness in the United States and Canada, what to do in an earthquake, and links to
state and provincial departments of emergency measures.
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