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How ancient African tribes of Benin cured infertility

The god of fertility, nicknamed (The Dick Nigga) located in Agbomey, Bénin Republic. "When a barren woman performs some rituals and ceremonies on him, they get pregnant for their partners". In this article, I will examine ancient African religious fertility rituals that are preserved and still in practice in present day Benin.  Bénin Republic,  formerly called Dahomey by their french colonial masters,  is a country located in the West coast of Africa and situated between Nigeria and Togo. It has the Atlantic ocean on its narrow southern border. Benin has the reputation as the birth place of voodoo. It is from its border with the Atlantic from that slaves were transported carryibg their religious practice with them far afield to the southern USA , Haiti and Brazil. Voodoo is still practiced today in Bénin,  though the majority of the population identify as christians, a legacy of German and French colonisation. In my opinion, the scientific explanation of this "voodoo...

Peanuts a.k.a Man-Power, Erectile dysfunction and more !

                         In parts of Africa peanuts also known as Groundnuts,  are commonly reffered to as man-power. Let's examine the origin of this nick name. A cup of peanuts contains about 5g of arginine. Arginine is the amino acid precursor of Nitrous Oxide (NO), the chemical responsible for dilation of your ateries including penile and genital vessels in both women and men.  Peanuts , therefore help to improve circulation and increased blood flow around the bidy including the genital region. This effect is not instant but  takes about 40 to 60 mins. Among the other health benefits of eating peanuts are: 1) H igh in protein , healthy fats, fibre, vitamins (including B vitamins and vitamin E), and minerals (including magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium). 2) Heart Health:  The monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats found in peanuts can benefit heart health by lowering harmful cholesterol levels a...