“The distinction between religion and spirituality is often blurred and can be difficult to define. Religion is typically thought of as comprising of a set of beliefs and practices concerning the supernatural, sacred, or divine, and often involving a code of ethics and a community of believers. Spirituality, on the other hand, is often seen …
“A pandemic is an epidemic of an infectious disease that has spread across a large region, for instance multiple continents or worldwide, affecting a substantial number of individuals. A widespread endemic disease with a stable number of infected individuals is not a pandemic. Widespread endemic diseases with a stable number of infected individuals such as recurrences of seasonal influenza are generally excluded as they occur …
“Monica Sjöö (1938–2005) was a Swedish artist and author who is best known for her paintings which combine the influences of Surrealism, Symbolism, and Feminist art. Her work often deals with themes of the feminine divine, the natural world, and the cycle of life. Sjöö was born in Stockholm and studied at the Royal Swedish …
Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment in the body. This is achieved by various mechanisms that keep the body’s internal conditions within a normal range. The body’s internal environment includes factors such as temperature, pH, and concentrations of dissolved gases and nutrients.
