The adult intestine contains around 2-4 pounds of bacteria. This bacterial load is 10 times greater than the number of cells within our body. In real numbers, since we are about 75 trillion cells we have approximately 750 trillion bacterial cells within our body. It is astonishing to think about our bodies in such a … Continue reading Learn about the Importance of Good Bacteria, Part I
Can sprouted nuts improve digestion and immune function?
As the world continues to get crazier and more polluted by the day, health-minded individuals have to become ever more vigilant when protecting themselves. In order to help neutralize the effects of rampant toxicity, there are many steps we can take – like, eating sprouted foods. Probably one of the most important things to be … Continue reading Can sprouted nuts improve digestion and immune function?
Reverse chronic inflammatory diseases naturally
Chronic inflammatory diseases are a common day epidemic. Every year the number of individuals with debilitating chronic inflammatory diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, mental depressive conditions, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome grow. These inflammatory conditions are commonly associated with a hyper responsive immune system. Overcoming these conditions begins with rebuilding the intestinal … Continue reading Reverse chronic inflammatory diseases naturally
San Francisco woman proves that HIV doesn’t always cause AIDS: no symptoms after 23 years
In the 23 years since she was diagnosed with HIV, 61-year-old Loreen Willenberg of Sacramento, Calif., has never taken any drugs to restrain the virus. She has never shown symptoms or become ill from HIV or AIDS. She has experienced no drop in her CD4 T-cells, the immune cells targeted by HIV. "I haven't had … Continue reading San Francisco woman proves that HIV doesn’t always cause AIDS: no symptoms after 23 years
What Are Saponins? Discovering Their Health Benefits
Source: What Are Saponins? Discovering Their Health Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Saponins are naturally occurring plant glycosides; which is to say they are phytochemicals — chemicals found in plants. They possess soap-like qualities and produce a lather when mixed with water.[1] Over one hundred families of plants contain saponins and there are more than eleven classes … Continue reading What Are Saponins? Discovering Their Health Benefits
10 Natural Home Remedies for Sore Throat
Source: 10 Natural Home Remedies for Sore Throat by Dr. Edward Group Sore throats are one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor[1] and they tend to affect children the most.[2] A sore throat is usually considered a minor complaint until you have one and every swallow induces pain—pain that may seem unbearable. … Continue reading 10 Natural Home Remedies for Sore Throat
Powdered mushrooms build immunity
Western medicine cannot make money if you don't get sick and visit doctors regularly. So why would a doctor tell you what organic food to buy? For many Americans, if you mention taking medicinal mushrooms, they look at you like you're some kind of witch doctor, or a traveling medicine man with a covered wagon carrying … Continue reading Powdered mushrooms build immunity
Natural ways to cure the cold and flu
The cold and flu season has arrived, and people are already starting to take precautionary measures. There is no need to worry, as the easy solution might just be found in the kitchen or garden. Some easy and effective all natural home remedies that anyone can make anytime have been found effective against the pesky … Continue reading Natural ways to cure the cold and flu
Measles outbreak likely caused by vaccinated children, science shows
While the media continues to spew emotionally charged tirades about how the anti-vaccination "movement" allegedly triggered the recent measles outbreak that health authorities believe started at Disneyland, actual science suggests that the most likely cause of this insanely overblown outbreak was a person who was recently vaccinated. Numerous published studies reveal how live-virus vaccines like … Continue reading Measles outbreak likely caused by vaccinated children, science shows
How gardening can help your immune system
One of the best ways to protect your children from a lifetime of allergies and autoimmune disorders is to make sure that they – and you – spend plenty of time outdoors getting dirty, scientists are now saying. That's because exposure to the naturally occurring microbes in our outdoor environment helps program the developing immune system to learn what … Continue reading How gardening can help your immune system
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 