Most men know by now that good lifestyle choices – such as exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, not smoking and drinking in moderation – make a big difference in staying healthy. Men may too often ignore these sensible recommendations, but it’s not because they’re not aware of them. What many don’t realize is that … Continue reading What You Don’t Know May Hurt You
Health Basics QUIZ: Which has killed more people, measles or the measles vaccine?
Surely you are paranoid about infectious diseases. You’ve seen horrific pictures of children with poliomyelitis, mumps, and even smallpox. You’ve heard that the science is “settled” as far as vaccines go, and that they are one hundred percent safe and effective. You’ve also never seen any media coverage of vaccine side effects or adverse events … Continue reading Health Basics QUIZ: Which has killed more people, measles or the measles vaccine?
Treating Cancer with Sodium Bicarbonate – Good Idea or Not?
Bicarbonate is an essential nutrient and our stomachs, pancreas and kidneys often have to struggle to produce enough—especially as we get older. Good question would be, is it a good idea for cancer patients to help these essential organs? Older people do have bicarbonate deficiencies and the perfect thing medically speaking to do is to … Continue reading Treating Cancer with Sodium Bicarbonate – Good Idea or Not?
What Is the Mediterranean Diet?
Do you love fish, fresh fruits, and veggies? If so, the Mediterranean diet may be right for you. The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy diet that includes the food staples of people who live in the region around the Mediterranean Sea, such Greece, Croatia, and Italy. The diet emphasizes foods with healthy fats — including … Continue reading What Is the Mediterranean Diet?
6 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE LABORATORY TESTS THAT YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD BE RUNNING, BUT IS PROBABLY NOT
planning the appropriate treatment plan. Comprehensive testing provides our patients with information and knowledge about the function of their body that they typically do not receive from their conventional doctor visits. These tests are performed to get to the root cause of the symptoms or disease. In addition to helping resolve health issues, we … Continue reading 6 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE LABORATORY TESTS THAT YOUR DOCTOR SHOULD BE RUNNING, BUT IS PROBABLY NOT
How to Heal Thyroid and Adrenal Fatigue
Thyroid and adrenal fatigue are linked. Nothing in the body exists in a vacuum. Everything is connected. Find out more in my latest video on thyroid stress and adrenal fatigue. Related post Iodine and Hyperthyroidism The Role of Vitamin B-12 in Thyroid Health What Is Adrenal Fatigue? – Causes and Symptoms Thyroid Supplements: How to … Continue reading How to Heal Thyroid and Adrenal Fatigue
Children’s Health in the Age of Hazardous Chemicals and Toxic Products
The mounting evidence connecting children’s exposures to environmental contaminants and serious, life-altering health problems continues to grow, confirming that toxic chemicals in air, water and food are having adverse impacts on the well-being of our kids. Visit EWG's Children's Health Initiative to learn more: https://www.ewg.org/childrenshealth/ Related Post Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health? … Continue reading Children’s Health in the Age of Hazardous Chemicals and Toxic Products
Fecal Bacteriotherapy (Human Probiotic Infusion) for Clostridium difficile infection
Fecal Bacteriotherapy (Human Probiotic Infusion) for Clostridium difficile infection; Prof. Thomas Borody, Centre for Digestive Diseases, Sydney Australia; ABC TV Catalyst, 14 July 2011. Related Post Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Chronic Illness: What Works? Part One: The Four ‘R’ Program SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial … Continue reading Fecal Bacteriotherapy (Human Probiotic Infusion) for Clostridium difficile infection
Probiotics for Mental Health
The Benefits of Probiotics Are Well-Documented — But Can They Improve Mental Health? Probiotics for Mental Health: where we stand today. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For too long, men have been silent about mental health and it’s literally killing us. We can change that. Our Healthy Mind, Healthy Body series shines a light on … Continue reading Probiotics for Mental Health
Should We be Treating Hair Loss with Fecal Material?
Alopecia areata is a form of baldness that affects approximately 2% of people in the United States. In this condition, hair is lost from various parts of the body, typically the scalp. The actual cause of this condition is unknown, but new research clearly supports the idea that this disease is an autoimmune condition, meaning … Continue reading Should We be Treating Hair Loss with Fecal Material?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 