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Amazon's Dark Side: Health, Exploitation, and Nature's Remedies
This chapter explores the severe consequences of gold mining in the Amazon, including environmental degradation and health issues faced by local communities due to mercury pollution. It also recounts personal experiences with the leishmaniasis disease and the healing practices of indigenous people, highlighting the importance of preserving their knowledge. Additionally, the discussion touches on the bizarre wildlife encounters and the complexities of using natural resources in medicine, weaving humor into the narrative.