The Headlines read: China Quarantines a City of 11 Million Over Deadly New Virus. Little is known about the new virus, making it more challenging for authorities to figure out the appropriate action to take, experts say. Unfortunately, they will not take appropriate action because they refuse to look at the fundamental weakness of all … Continue reading Treatment Recommendations For New Virus That Is Shutting Down Entire Cities
Wuhan Coronavirus Update: 44,000 Now Infected, Warn University of Hong Kong Researchers
Nearly 44,000 people are already infected by the Wuhan coronavirus, warned academic researchers from the University of Hong Kong over the weekend. The “official” number of infections claimed by the communist Chinese government is only 2900, revealing a desperate effort to cover up the true numbers and lie to the world about a dangerous, deadly … Continue reading Wuhan Coronavirus Update: 44,000 Now Infected, Warn University of Hong Kong Researchers
DO THE MATH: Wuhan Region Urgently Adding 100,000 Hospital Beds as Official Chinese Government Claims Outbreak Only Affecting 4,000 People
As The Epoch Times is now reporting, China’s Hubei Province, which encompasses the Wuhan region known as “ground zero” for the coronavirus outbreak, is urgently adding 100,000 hospital beds even as the official infection numbers from the Chinese government are barely above 2,900. “The epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, China’s Hubei Province, is opening up 100,000 hospital beds … Continue reading DO THE MATH: Wuhan Region Urgently Adding 100,000 Hospital Beds as Official Chinese Government Claims Outbreak Only Affecting 4,000 People
Study: IV vitamin C an effective therapy against the cytokine storms that are killing COVID-19 patients
There is so much we simply do not understand about the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19. We can test people, try to isolate those who are sick, and attempt to treat the various symptoms of patients as they arise, but to date, there is no pharmaceutical treatment or cure for the disease. One of the … Continue reading Study: IV vitamin C an effective therapy against the cytokine storms that are killing COVID-19 patients
How does the immune system know which microorganisms to attack? Turns out, it’s similar to speed dating
Researchers from the University of Freiburg have found evidence to suggest that the immune system could distinguish between self and non-self molecules through interacting with them. This team, led by biologists Wolfgang Schamel and Wilfried Weber, provided data that supported a hypothesis scientists have long held concerning how T cells differentiate between pathogens and the body’s cells. One … Continue reading How does the immune system know which microorganisms to attack? Turns out, it’s similar to speed dating
Is a healthier gut microbiome the master key to longevity?
Researchers now believe that boosting the health of the gut microbiome may be the secret to living healthier in old age. In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers looked at how fecal transplantation from young mice to older ones stimulated the gut microbiome and revived the gut’s immune system. The gut, more so than many other internal … Continue reading Is a healthier gut microbiome the master key to longevity?
Spending at least 2 hours in nature per week improves overall health and psychological well-being, shows study
A mountain of research is giving near-conclusive evidence to the idea that exposing yourself to nature improves your physical and mental health, and the effects go beyond just giving your mood a temporary boost. A study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that spending at least two hours a week immersing yourself in nature is enough to positively affect you. The … Continue reading Spending at least 2 hours in nature per week improves overall health and psychological well-being, shows study
Immune System: Crash Course
The immune system’s responses begin with physical barriers like skin and mucous membranes, and when they’re not enough, there are phagocytes -- the neutrophils and macrophages. It also features the awesomely named natural killer cells and the inflammatory response, and we'll explain how all of these elements work together to save the day if you … Continue reading Immune System: Crash Course
Children treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia may grow up to have heart problems, study finds
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow. It is the most common type of cancer developed by children. Although ALL is known to progress quickly, advances in modern medicine have increased the survival rate of children with this disease. However, a recent study by researchers from the Medical University … Continue reading Children treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia may grow up to have heart problems, study finds
Birth Season Could Epigenetically Determine Your Allergy Risk
It has long been acknowledged that the season during which you were born can influence you throughout your life in many ways – your height, lifespan, and maybe even your temperament. In fact, research has found a strong connection between the season of someone’s birth and their personality. A study in European College of Neuropsychopharmacology found that people … Continue reading Birth Season Could Epigenetically Determine Your Allergy Risk
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 