Dr Pete's Health Secrets

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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...

                         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...

     Typhoid is a life-threatening infection that is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria. A less severe form of typhoid can be caused by the Salmonella paratyphi bacteria.  Usually, a person contracts typhoid by drinking or consuming contaminated food and water. However, you can also get the infection by coming into close contact with an infected person.  Symptoms of typhoid fever include pain in the abdomen, diarrhoea or constipation, headache, and high-grade fever. A majority of infected people starts feeling better once they are put on antibiotics. However, some people succumb to the infection due to associated complications. Signs and Symptoms of Typhoid Signs of typhoid tend to develop gradually. A person exposed to the disease usually manifests the symptoms one to three weeks after the exposure. The early symptoms of typhoid include: • Fever, which initially starts low and increases every day • Headache • Muscle aches • Weakn...

      To look good and stay healthy you need an immune system that's working at top gear.  In this article, I will examine nine immune boosting foods that are readily available from your local store or garden. In addition to changing your lifestyle to eliminate stress and integration of exercise into your daily routine, good nutrition is the key to the immune system’s efficient function.  Without good food that will provide proper nutrition that the body needs to fight off foreign invaders, all other measures aimed at restoring and strengthening the immune system have limitations. Remember that you are what you eat. So shop wisely and remember to include these superfoods in your list. 1. Butternut squash This nutrient dense gourd contains high levels of vitamin A, an essential nutrient that supports and regulates the healthy development of immune cells. Consequently, a deficiency in Vitamin A results in impaired immunity and higher risks for infec...

  The  banana is an edible fruit, botanically a Berry, produced by large flowering plants in the genus Musa. It originally is native to Indonesia, Malaysia and Australasia but now grown in over 107 countries.  Bananas are naturally easily portable , easy to transport and store hygenically. They require no preparation, making them a convenient snack choice for busy individuals.  In some tropical countries of the Caribbeans, Asia and Africa, a variety of bananas used for cooking are called plantains. Delicious! In this article I will examine the numerous health benefits of this popular fruit. This curvy yellow fruit is high in potassium and pectin, a form of soluble fiber. Bananas are also an excellent way to get magnesium, vitamins C and B6. Monkeys maybe cleverer than we think! More health benefits of Bananas 5. Rich in pectin, bananas aid digestion and gently chelate toxins and heavy metals from the body. 6. Bananas act as a prebiotic, stimulating the gro...

             Research recently carried out in the happiest country in the world, Finland, has demonstrated that a lack of regular blood flow to the penis will over time, cause some of the tissues to die. The effects on penile health, are similar to smoking and diabetes. The blood that flows into the penis when it is erect, nourishes the tissues of the penis, hence the need to have a hard-on daily, even if you don’t always have sex daily. If you dont use it, you loose it. Erection occurs when blood fills the two chambers in the penis known as the corpora cavernosa, this causes the penis to expand and stiffen, much like a balloon as it is filled with water. This process is triggered by nerve impulses from both the brain and genital area. Anything that interferes with these impulses or restricts blood flow to the penis can result in failure to have or sustain an erection. This is reffered to as Erectile dysfunction (ED) . Indeed, Finnish researc...