With normal and healthy people turning to drugs to combat depression during the seemingly endless lockdowns caused by the pandemic, the number of deaths from drug overdose have soared to an all-time high according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s provisional data shows more than 81,230 people died from a drug overdose … Continue reading Death toll from drug overdose soars during pandemic
Nicotine vs. Dopamine – The chemical messenger war and why people who try to quit nicotine keep failing
Over 95 percent of people who quit nicotine without help return to the habit within 6 months. How could that be, when the true nicotine physical addiction wears off after just 3 to 4 days? It boils down to the fact that nicotine is a short-term stimulant, but a long-term depressant. Plus, much of the … Continue reading Nicotine vs. Dopamine – The chemical messenger war and why people who try to quit nicotine keep failing
Nicotine’s “Kryptonite” – A beautiful, velvety bean that grows in tropical climates
You probably remember “Kryptonite” from the Superman movies. It was that greenish-hued crystal that drains Superman’s powers, while being harmless to humans. Now think of how powerful the nicotine addiction is, well that is, until it “meets” mucuna pruriens, an amazing bean that grows on planet Earth, that actually drains the power of the addiction, by raising dopamine levels … Continue reading Nicotine’s “Kryptonite” – A beautiful, velvety bean that grows in tropical climates
VAPE WARNING: If you vape, you could be leading your health down a dark road, but there is a “light” at the end of the tunnel
If you quit smoking to vape, you just gave up some of the most toxic ingredients in anything humans “consume,” so good for you. The FDA will say you made a mistake, and that vaping is just as bad for you as cigarettes, but that’s a total crock. But, if you want to quit nicotine … Continue reading VAPE WARNING: If you vape, you could be leading your health down a dark road, but there is a “light” at the end of the tunnel
The stigma around mental health is KILLING men: How to care for someone who is struggling with mental illness and addiction
According to Mental Health America, at least six million men in the U.S. are affected by depression annually. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that compared to women, men died by suicide at a rate of 3.54 percent higher in 2017. In the same vein, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism notes that 62,000 men die due to alcohol-related … Continue reading The stigma around mental health is KILLING men: How to care for someone who is struggling with mental illness and addiction
Epigenetic Regulation of a Single Gene Controls Drug and Stress Responses
Researchers have found that the regulation of a specific gene located in an area of the brain linked to depression and drug addiction can reduce the way someone responds to drugs and stressful situations. A mouse study that focused on the epigenetic regulation of a single gene was carried out at the Icahn School of Medicine at … Continue reading Epigenetic Regulation of a Single Gene Controls Drug and Stress Responses
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?
Doctor warns Los Angeles collapsing into Third World health status… the filth of progressivism has become undeniable
The City of Angels is looking a whole lot more like a Den of Demons these days, as the second-largest city in the United States descends into “complete breakdown,” according to Dr. Drew Pinsky, a longtime L.A. resident and radio personality who gave his take on the current crumbling state of the world’s biggest entertainment hub during … Continue reading Doctor warns Los Angeles collapsing into Third World health status… the filth of progressivism has become undeniable
Teen Drinking Could Epigenetically Hinder Brain Development
Alcohol is likely the most used and abused substance in the world. It’s fine to have a few cocktails or beers per week, but only for those that are of the legal drinking age. Underage drinking is a consistent issue faced in the United States today. According to the CDC, kids ages 12-20 consume about 11% … Continue reading Teen Drinking Could Epigenetically Hinder Brain Development
Binge Drinking as a Teen May Epigenetically Harm the Health of Future Generations
Binge drinking as a teenager not only harms your brain and body, but may also epigenetically impact your future children, a new study reports. Excessive drinking in adolescents could turn genes on or off in their offspring’s brain, setting them up for susceptibility to certain diseases. The study, presented at the annual Society for Neuroscience … Continue reading Binge Drinking as a Teen May Epigenetically Harm the Health of Future Generations
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 