The keto diet has recently gained a lot of attention because many celebrities follow it, making it one of the more popular weight-loss diets today. The eating plan was designed to put the body into a maximum fat-burning state because it is low in carbohydrates and was originally designed as a means to treat epilepsy in … Continue reading Experts dispel 5 myths and reveal benefits of low-carb, high-fat diets made famous by celebrities
A Child’s Mental Fitness Could Be Epigenetically Influenced by Dad’s Diet
We often think that taking supplements is a good thing – but what if we consume too much? And could doing so negatively affect our children? Researchers from the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) found that fathers who consumed an excessive amount of certain supplements could epigenetically harm their offspring, affecting their children’s memory … Continue reading A Child’s Mental Fitness Could Be Epigenetically Influenced by Dad’s Diet
New to a Low-Carb Keto Diet? Avoid These Common Mistakes
The ketogenic diet is one of the most talked about and debated diet trends today. You’ve probably heard celebrities, athletes, and neighbours raving about the benefits of this dietary approach. Interestingly, the science backs up its rapid growth in popularity, as a ketogenic diet has been shown to have numerous health benefits for its adherents. The diet … Continue reading New to a Low-Carb Keto Diet? Avoid These Common Mistakes
Read this before going on a ketosis diet: Understand how it works and the potential dangers if you do it wrong
Ketogenic diets, or low-carbohydrate diets, are all the rage right now. There are many things to consider before deciding to embark on a journey to ketosis, or “keto,” as many people call it. Experts say that one major factor that impedes weight loss for adults is not the fact that they are eating too many carbs, but … Continue reading Read this before going on a ketosis diet: Understand how it works and the potential dangers if you do it wrong
Intermittent fasting inhibits the most common type of childhood leukemia
Intermittent fasting is all the rage right now; it’s been credited with a host of health benefits and heralded as the next big thing in weight loss. The more intermittent fasting (IF) is studied, the more impressive it seems to become: Recent research has shown that fasting regularly, as one does with IF, can actually kill cancer … Continue reading Intermittent fasting inhibits the most common type of childhood leukemia
Fasting Detox for Health and Cellular Regeneration
Liquid Nutrient Delivery “When vitamins are delivered intravenously they reach the blood faster than when taken orally. Many people who receive the infusions report feeling healthy immediately afterward,” said Dr. Robert Graham, an internist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Intravenous medicine provides a method of increasing nutrient absorption so that the body can … Continue reading Fasting Detox for Health and Cellular Regeneration
Periodic fasting rapidly stimulates a multitude of healing processes
When you think of starving, everything that comes to mind is likely negative – extreme hunger, weakness, and eventual death. However, periodic starvation is another story entirely as extensive research has shown that temporarily restricting your caloric intake can quickly stimulate several healing responses in the human body. National Institute on Aging Senior Scientist Dr. Mark … Continue reading Periodic fasting rapidly stimulates a multitude of healing processes
Can Your Diet Epigenetically Shape Your Child’s Health?
Have you ever heard the old saying “you are what you eat?” This is not just an expression anymore, as scientists have discovered that we are what we eat and possibly even what our parents or grandparents ate. As surprising as it sounds, a pregnant woman’s diet and lifestyle, as well as the diet of … Continue reading Can Your Diet Epigenetically Shape Your Child’s Health?
Epigenetics of Breastfeeding: 4 Diseases and Disorders That Breast Milk Could Protect Against
Many people believe that breastfeeding is the best gift a mother can offer to her child. It has lots of benefits, not only because breast milk contains the right amount of nutrients, but also because it’s packed with lots of antibodies and biologically active compounds that play a key role in boosting a baby’s … Continue reading Epigenetics of Breastfeeding: 4 Diseases and Disorders That Breast Milk Could Protect Against
Epigenetic Mechanism May Reprogram Heart to Fail
Heart disease is one of the most prevalent ailments among Americans, and can often be deadly. According to the CDC, about 1 in 4 deaths is directly related to heart disease, and it is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the US. Risk factors that contribute to the development of … Continue reading Epigenetic Mechanism May Reprogram Heart to Fail
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 