According to a new study from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, a father’s excessive drinking behavior could set up his son for alcohol abuse, even before conception. Results published in PLOS ONE demonstrate that mice show more sensitivity to alcohol’s effects and are less likely to drink it if their fathers were chronically exposed to the … Continue reading Dad’s Drinking Could Epigenetically Affect Son’s Sensitivity and Preference for Alcohol
Clove buds reduce inflammation caused by excessive drinking
Researchers from India report that clove buds can reduce the negative effects of drinking alcohol. Their study, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, investigated the effect of clove bud extracts on oxidative stress and inflammation caused by the buildup of acetaldehyde after binge-drinking. Acetaldehyde is the primary cytotoxin formed by the metabolism of alcohol. … Continue reading Clove buds reduce inflammation caused by excessive drinking
New study concludes there is NO safe level of drinking alcohol
Most social gatherings are not complete without alcohol. This makes it extremely hard to avoid drinking no matter how much you try not to. But just one glass won’t hurt, right? Well, it turns out that this is not true. According to a study published in The Lancet, even the tiniest amount of alcohol can have significant … Continue reading New study concludes there is NO safe level of drinking alcohol
How to start your pain-free digital detox
Are you always checking your phone out of habit instead of necessity? If your answer is “yes,” it may be time for a digital detox. According to psychologists in the U.K., checking your phone at least a dozen of times a day can be a sign of unconscious behavior that’s “extremely repetitive.” Can people get addicted … Continue reading How to start your pain-free digital detox
Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use
Aside from negatively impacting the concentration of teenagers, “heavy smartphone use” is linked to “an increased rate of social isolation, depression, suicidal thoughts, and even suicide.” A decade after Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder, launched the first iPhone, 92 percent of teenagers own a smartphone. A double-edged sword, smartphones revolutionized communication but they also increased “the risk … Continue reading Social media is actually ISOLATING teens: Doctor warns parents of serious risks associated with heavy smartphone use
Natural alternatives to Xanax that alleviate anxiety without side effects
Anxiety affects millions of people every year, and anxiety disorders are considered to be the most prevalent of mental illnesses. Statistics show that in the United States, some 40 million adults grapple with an anxiety disorder every year — over 18 percent of the total adult population. It’s estimated that around 25 percent of children in the … Continue reading Natural alternatives to Xanax that alleviate anxiety without side effects
Hidden sugar could lead to addiction and disease
It has been admitted by nutritional experts, even those who are paid by the sugar industry, that high levels of sugar in food is not only causing obesity, tooth decay and disease, but it is also addictive. Sugar is an ingredient we are all familiar with. Many of us will add it to drinks and … Continue reading Hidden sugar could lead to addiction and disease
‘Smartphone detox’ shown to relieve stress and anxiety – similar to detoxing from other addictions
Let's face it: Hundreds of millions of people around the world are addicted to their smartphones. Everywhere we go, we see people with their eyes glued to their smartphone screens, scanning the latest information, texting away or gaming. But as we're beginning to find out, this Information Age addiction is not healthy. As noted by Mind Body … Continue reading ‘Smartphone detox’ shown to relieve stress and anxiety – similar to detoxing from other addictions
How do cancerous tumors grow? With sugar!
New research finds that cancerous tumors feed on sugar to become more aggressive, as reported by the Science Daily. The study was a nine-year joint research effort that focused on the Warburg effect, which is the process by which cancer cells quickly break down sugar and stimulate the growth of tumors. “Our research reveals how the hyperactive sugar consumption … Continue reading How do cancerous tumors grow? With sugar!
The United States has crossed the pandemic threshold in the opioid epidemic … and Big Pharma keeps cashing in
The level of opioid abuse in the United States has reached a critical point, and appropriate action is urgently needed to tackle the problem, according to a recent op-ed piece in The Hill. Clare Waismann, a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC) with two decades of experience treating opioid-dependent patients, said that the opioid addiction epidemic in the U.S. … Continue reading The United States has crossed the pandemic threshold in the opioid epidemic … and Big Pharma keeps cashing in
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 