Don Alejandro the shaman shakes a rattle stick, provoking a sensuous cascade of clicking sounds. He chants softly in the…
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Guarana: A healthy source of caffeine
The name guarana derives from the Amazonian word “varana,” meaning a tree that grows on top of another. Guarana is…
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The healing power of poisons
Often, the only difference between a medicine and a poison is the dose. An aspirin, for example, will relieve pain.…
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Bulletproof coffee: How to ruin a great cup of joe
For a while now, I have read various articles about so-called “Bulletproof coffee.” This, believe it or not, is a…
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Tobacco may help to save Ebola victims
It’s an admittedly odd twist. Tobacco, long vilified for its role in the deaths of approximately 6 million people per…
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