These days, you can find many “anti-inflammatory diets” – some, even touted by big names. They all share the same basic idea — consume healthy foods that fight inflammation in the body while avoiding unhealthy edibles that may trigger that process. Inflammation is a process of the immune system that protects the body against disease. It is … Continue reading What’s an anti-inflammatory diet? Understand its benefits and which type is right for you
Study: Fasting lowers the likelihood of insulin resistance caused by obesity
People struggling with obesity and its complications could benefit from fasting. A study presented at the recently concluded Digestive Disease Week, an exhibit sponsored by the American Gastroenterological Association and other groups, revealed that a month of fasting can increase levels of proteins that protect against the adverse effects of diets high in added sugar and unhealthy fats. It can even … Continue reading Study: Fasting lowers the likelihood of insulin resistance caused by obesity
Curb your carb cravings with these healthy keto bread recipes
Going on a keto diet can be difficult, especially if you love eating high-carb foods. But by making some healthy swaps, you can occasionally enjoy keto-friendly treats like keto bread. How can you make bread keto-friendly? The ketogenic diet is a low-carb, high-fat and moderate-protein eating plan. Going keto offers several health benefits, such as: Lowering blood pressure.Reducing your appetite.Reducing … Continue reading Curb your carb cravings with these healthy keto bread recipes
Natural Compound in Cypress Trees Might Epigenetically Protect Against Cancer
A chemical in an essential oil extracted from tree bark might actually reduce cancer growth. Researchers are finding that hinokitiol, a compound found in some cypress trees, not only has anti-infective and anti-oxidative properties, but it might also impact the epigenetic tags on top of DNA and reactivate genes that fight against tumor growth. The epigenetic … Continue reading Natural Compound in Cypress Trees Might Epigenetically Protect Against Cancer
Reduce inflammation in the gut with the “fasting-mimicking” diet
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammation-related conditions may consider taking up a low-calorie eating pattern. In particular, they could take one that simulates fasting. Researchers report that such a fasting-mimicking diet may help prevent inflammation and improve gut health. In mice models of IBD, the fasting-mimicking diet encouraged the growth of good gut bacteria. The … Continue reading Reduce inflammation in the gut with the “fasting-mimicking” diet
Could Drinking Alcohol Epigenetically Hamper Your Ability to Process Cholesterol?
Scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Johns Hopkins Medicine worked together to analyze human and mouse epigenomes and discovered that drinking alcohol could lead to epigenetic changes that influence a particular gene’s ability to regulate cholesterol. The results suggest an underlying epigenetic mechanism known as DNA methylation could explain why someone’s body processes … Continue reading Could Drinking Alcohol Epigenetically Hamper Your Ability to Process Cholesterol?
The Epigenetic Benefits of Your Thanksgiving Feast
Thanksgiving is a time for people to come together to share what they are thankful for, enjoy each other’s company and, perhaps most importantly, eat. Sharing a large feast is a great way to strengthen the bond between family and friends during Thanksgiving, but you might not know it’s an opportunity to make the best … Continue reading The Epigenetic Benefits of Your Thanksgiving Feast
A Western Diet May Adjust Epigenetic Marks on Children’s DNA and Damage The Nervous System
A recent study has shown that following a western diet even before your child is born may lead to dysfunction of his or her autonomic nervous system via epigenetic changes. A western diet is high in saturated fats, red meats, and empty carbohydrates while being low in fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, seafood and poultry. Eating … Continue reading A Western Diet May Adjust Epigenetic Marks on Children’s DNA and Damage The Nervous System
‘Magical’ Mushroom Could Fight off Cancer with Epigenetics
A certain type of mushroom might epigenetically prevent tumor growth, according to a study published in the Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment. A medicinal mushroom, Phellinus linteus (PL), could come with “magical” anticancer properties. Researchers from New York Medical College found that histone deacetylase (HDAC) inactivation and histone acetylation led to the death of bladder cancer cells. Chemotherapy and immunotherapy often … Continue reading ‘Magical’ Mushroom Could Fight off Cancer with Epigenetics
Epigenetically Reactivating a Compromised Immune System with a Specific Sugar
Could a certain type of sugar undo the failure of an individual’s immune system? New research suggests that immune cells can be restored in those with a compromised immune system using a sugar known as beta-glucan, which can turn on an epigenetic “control switch”. For many, getting an infection, such as a sinus infection, … Continue reading Epigenetically Reactivating a Compromised Immune System with a Specific Sugar
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 