euronews reporter – Excision: breaking the taboo

By admin, on March 1st, 2011

Working to stop female genital mutilation… In a village in Mali, a health group is trying to convince mothers to keep the knives of tradition away from their daughters. Excision is cutting off body parts. Some bleed to death. The majority suffer complications for life. But talking about it is taboo. That’s in . . . → Read More: euronews reporter – Excision: breaking the taboo

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Taboo – Drugs – San Pedro, Ecstasy, Peyote Pt 3/5

By admin, on August 4th, 2010

San Pedro cactus, peyote, coca leaves and ganja have been part of shamanism in cultures around the world. This National Geographic documentary compares thes cultures and modern day rave culture in which doctors and professionals attest to the validity of this spiritual . . . → Read More: Taboo – Drugs – San Pedro, Ecstasy, Peyote Pt 3/5

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Taboo – Drugs – San Pedro, Ecstasy, Peyote Pt 4/5

By admin, on July 28th, 2010

San Pedro cactus, peyote, coca leaves and ganja have been part of shamanism in cultures around the world. This National Geographic documentary compares thes cultures and modern day rave culture in which doctors and professionals attest to the validity of this spiritual . . . → Read More: Taboo – Drugs – San Pedro, Ecstasy, Peyote Pt 4/5

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