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Richard Cohen M.D.
What are berries? And why are fruits and berries good for you?

What are berries? And why are fruits and berries good for you?

What are berries? Did you know that berries are actually plant eggs? Yummy! Because of this, biologically speaking for humans, eating leafy greens and the plants themselves may be the worst source of "sustainable" nutrition. In reality, leaves don't want to get eaten, they are essential to the plant's life and quality of life. And for humans, specially, they often contain hard to digest nutrient ratios, structures and even things like oxalates (found in spinach, kale, etc.) which are toxins. Strict herbivores can do well eating plants as they are designed to do so, but human sadly are not herbivores...

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Richard Cohen M.D.
Mastic gum: Uses, benefits, side effects, and more

Mastic gum: Uses, benefits, side effects, and more

Mastic gum: Uses, benefits, side effects, and more Mastic gum is a resin, or sap-like substance, that comes from the mastic tree. The mastic tree is an evergreen shrub that grows on the Greek island of Chios. People have used mastic gum for its medicinal properties for centuries. In fact, the first known reference to mastic gum dates back to the 5th century BCTrusted Source. Some evidence suggests that mastic gum is an antioxidantTrusted Source with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities. A person can chew mastic gum like normal chewing gum, or they can ingest it in capsule or powder form....

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Richard Cohen M.D.
What Is an Aphrodisiac?

What Is an Aphrodisiac?

What Is an Aphrodisiac? Aphrodisiac Foods and Supplements That Can Boost Libido. But is this actually a real thing? The real effect of more potent sexual desire and performance possibly more so comes from foods and nourishing substances that promote health, energy, and wellness rather than a magical fact-acting substance. Natural substance not mentioned in the article to support sexual health and wellness are: beet juice powder and amino acids An aphrodisiac is any substance or food that increases sexual desire, arousal, behavior, performance, or pleasure. There are a number of reasons why people may want to take an aphrodisiac...

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Richard Cohen M.D.
Particle Pollution and Health

Particle Pollution and Health

Particle Pollution and Health Air pollution is one of the top extremal risks for your health. So it lack of fresh air poor diet and nutrition, stress, and too much electromagnetic fields and exposure to chemicals from laundry scents. Particle Pollution and Health Particle pollution from fine particulates (PM2.5) is a concern when levels in air are unhealthy. Breathing in unhealthy levels of PM2.5 can increase the risk of health problems like heart disease, asthma, and low birth weight. Unhealthy levels can also reduce visibility and cause the air to appear hazy. Particle pollution can come from outdoor and indoor sources. Outdoor sources include...

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