For most people today the answer is no, you are not getting enough vitamin D. If you are worried about this year’s influenza pandemic predicted by the CDC or are in fear for your family’s safety because of the Ebola virus then calculate in vitamin D supplementation as well as Vitamin C, magnesium, iodine, selenium, bicarbonate … Continue reading Vitamin D, Ebola and Infectious Disease Processes
Researchers investigate the antibacterial activity of Albizia adianthifolia
In this study, researchers from Cameroon and Turkey isolated phytochemicals from the root of Albizia adianthifolia and assessed their anti-microbial effects against Gram-negative and multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A. adianthifolia is used in Cameroon as a natural medicine for bronchitis and skin diseases. In their previous study, the … Continue reading Researchers investigate the antibacterial activity of Albizia adianthifolia
Gardening 101: Ten crops you can grow in buckets throughout the year
Gardening is a popular hobby with a lot of benefits. Not only can it help with stress management and provide beautiful scenery, it can also provide nutritious food. However, as rewarding as gardening is, it is not without challenges. Many people often run into the problem of not having enough space to grow vegetables. Others … Continue reading Gardening 101: Ten crops you can grow in buckets throughout the year
Women’s health and osteoporosis: Boost bone health and prevent fractures by following a healthy diet and supplementing with vitamin D
Calcium and vitamin D are essential for boosting your bone health. But did you know that there are guidelines for supplementation if you are female and have osteoporosis? Postmenopausal women who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or are at risk of the condition require calcium and vitamin D. In a study for The Women’s Health Initiative, researchers observed 36,282 postmenopausal … Continue reading Women’s health and osteoporosis: Boost bone health and prevent fractures by following a healthy diet and supplementing with vitamin D
Clinical trials of intravenous vitamin C treatments for coronavirus commence in China
Researchers in China have begun clinical trials on the use of intravenous vitamin C as a remedy for the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19). While government health authorities focus on pharmaceuticals and vaccines, Dr. Richard Cheng and his colleagues are investigating the simplicity with which injecting natural vitamin C can help to prevent the deadly outcomes increasingly associated with … Continue reading Clinical trials of intravenous vitamin C treatments for coronavirus commence in China
Researchers look at the benefits of probiotic supplementation in elderly
Immune function declines with age, and this decline is said to be largely influenced by the composition of a person’s gut microbiota. The gut microbiota protects the digestive system from external pathogens by modulating immune responses. However, aging reduces the diversity of the gut microbiota, and this leads to unfavorable conditions, such as frailty, increased susceptibility to … Continue reading Researchers look at the benefits of probiotic supplementation in elderly
How long do you have to boil water for it to be drinkable?
In an SHTF situation, knowing even the littlest of facts can spell the difference between life and death. Or in a normal day, the difference between comfort and the constant need to go to the bathroom. (h/t to DoomAndBloom.net)Take water, for example.Despite its abundance in our surroundings, not every drop of water you find is safe … Continue reading How long do you have to boil water for it to be drinkable?
Nutrients and brain health: Which ones are great for improving mental health?
An increasing number of studies suggest that supplementation with a combination of micronutrients benefits people with mental health issues. The results of randomized controlled trials show that vitamin and mineral supplements are effective alternative medications for people with psychiatric conditions. According to experts, supplementation allows people to meet their daily nutritional requirements, which helps ensure optimal brain functioning. … Continue reading Nutrients and brain health: Which ones are great for improving mental health?
Here’s why you need phosphorus in your diet, a mineral that promotes bone strength
Phosphorus is a mineral that the body needs to perform important functions, such as repairing tissues and filtering waste. It is the second most plentiful mineral in the body – next to calcium – and it is used to keep the bones strong and healthy. However, as an essential mineral, phosphorus cannot be produced by … Continue reading Here’s why you need phosphorus in your diet, a mineral that promotes bone strength
Turn any meat or dairy dish into a healthy plant-based alternative
Are you one of those people who eats meat mainly because of the protein? That was all a myth. You can find plenty of that same protein, that’s much easier to digest by the way, in plant-based foods. Just take a look at the strength of herbivorous horses, deer, elephants and bison. Maybe you just eat … Continue reading Turn any meat or dairy dish into a healthy plant-based alternative
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 