There are many persistent myths surrounding the consumption of soy. One of them is that soy can ‘feminise’ men because it contains estrogen. In addition, many women have been warned about consuming soy because of the estrogen it contains. I will, first of all, explain the origin of this myth and then go on to…
View PostInitiation rites are an integral part of traditional societies. An initiation rite is a ritual or ceremony marking entrance or acceptance into a group or society. In modern society, initiation ceremonies usually mark the transition into adulthood, as demarcated by the community. Examples of such ceremonies would include the Christian baptism, the Jewish Bar and…
View PostWe all know that particular plants and mushrooms can affect the mind – how we perceive the world, how we feel, and how we think. Some of these plants can induce stimulating effects, including tobacco, the seeds of Coffea arabica (used to make coffee), the coca leaf (used to make cocaine), betel, khat, the seeds…
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