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Bradly Jacobs MD MPH By Dr. Bradly Jacobs

Peppermint

Peppermint has been used since ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece to help stomach and gallbladder ailments, and headaches among other ills.

 

The word “mint” is translated from the word ‘mentha’ which was the name of a Greek mythological nymph who later transformed herself into the plant.

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By Jonathan Galland

Summer Movie Snacking

The big summer movie season is back and that often means big tubs of popcorn and oversized sodas.

 

I am a big movie fan, and I know that crunching away while watching the action just seem to go together. 

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Berry Good News

Can all the great news about the benefits of berries get any better? 

 

It looks like it just did.

 

Eating berries and other flavonoid-rich foods can lower Parkinson’s risk, according to a new study from Harvard.

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Good Excuse to Eat Chocolate

Here is some news you don’t hear everyday from doctors.

 

Go ahead and enjoy something delicious that you want to eat anyway.

 

Something decadent.

Something chocolate.

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Soda Pot?

For many people around the world, coffee, tea and Coca-Cola provide that extra little lift.

 

There is a long history of food and drink that provide some extra effect.

 

But soda pot?

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Blueberries Cut High Blood Pressure Risk

Eating blueberries can reduce risk of high blood pressure, according to new research from Harvard and the University of East Anglia.

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