Anxiety is linked to various mental and physical disorders, especially those caused by stress. Many natural therapies offer relief, but a recent study suggests that maintaining a healthy gut microbiota as a novel treatment for anxiety. In a review, a team of scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China examined the relationship between the gut and anxiety … Continue reading Understanding the “gut-brain axis” – Can people with anxiety benefit from probiotic foods and supplements?
Bicarbonate & Magnesium – Medical Baths
I could have called this book Therapeutic Bicarbonate Magnesium Baths but I chose the word medical to distinguish the difference between something calming, soothing and gradually therapeutic and what I am going to stress in this book – a stronger kind of medical intervention where we are looking for immediate effects as we would in an emergency room. As such, … Continue reading Bicarbonate & Magnesium – Medical Baths
Delicious Iced Chai Latte Recipe
Source: Delicious Iced Chai Latte Recipe by Dr. Edward Group If you're a heavy coffee drinker, consider trading it for tea instead. Tea can provide a huge array of health benefits and, if it's the caffeine you must have, may be a more "mild" substitute. Here's a recipe for a favorite of mine, a vegan-friendly, iced chai … Continue reading Delicious Iced Chai Latte Recipe
Got memory loss, brain fog and chronic fatigue? Here are the top 5 causes
It’s really hard to eat healthy when you read the wrong news or can’t even remember good advice when you hear it. Some people get really motivated when they see a Youtuber who’s in great shape and has simple tips, but try to put those strategies into action while your cleansing organs are being ‘vandalized’ by chemicals, and without … Continue reading Got memory loss, brain fog and chronic fatigue? Here are the top 5 causes
A healthy gut is the first step in getting the most benefits from Chinese ginseng
A healthy digestive system is just as important for overall health as a healthy immune system. In fact, the two are connected. Several studies have shown how the body benefits from having a healthy gut microbiota — the community of microorganisms that live in the human gut. However, the exact role of this microbial community in … Continue reading A healthy gut is the first step in getting the most benefits from Chinese ginseng
Lay off the aspirin: Research says even “small doses” can cause brain hemorrhage
Taking aspirin, even in low doses, could lead to bleeding inside the skull, according to a report published in JAMA Neurology. Researchers from Taiwan and California investigated the link between low-dose aspirin and intracranial hemorrhage, a type of bleeding that occurs inside the skull. While any form of internal bleeding is considered a medical emergency, intracranial bleeding has a relatively … Continue reading Lay off the aspirin: Research says even “small doses” can cause brain hemorrhage
Recipe: Indian Korma Curry With Moringa Leaves
Source: Recipe: Indian Korma Curry With Moringa Leaves by Dr. Edward Group While most of us in the Western world know moringa as a health food supplement or "superfood," its leaves are so protein-rich and nutrient-dense that experts use it to alleviate undernutrition in parts of the world! Leaves of Moringa oleifera, also known as the drumstick … Continue reading Recipe: Indian Korma Curry With Moringa Leaves
Vitamin C vs. the Big C: Experts claim vitamin C has anti-cancer properties
One of the most popular nutrients known to mankind, ascorbic acid or vitamin C can be found in many foods, particularly citrus fruits and cruciferous vegetables. It is also one of the most widely consumed dietary supplements due to its ability to boost the immune system. Studies show that this water-soluble vitamin has potent antioxidant … Continue reading Vitamin C vs. the Big C: Experts claim vitamin C has anti-cancer properties
Increasing vitamin C intake can reduce hip fracture risk by 44 percent: Study
When it comes to healthy bones, people often look to calcium and vitamin D. However, experts suggest adding an unlikely vitamin to the mix: vitamin C. In a recent study published in Osteoporosis International, a team of researchers from Tufts University, Harvard Medical School and the Boston University School of Public Health revealed that taking vitamin C can potentially reduce the likelihood … Continue reading Increasing vitamin C intake can reduce hip fracture risk by 44 percent: Study
What’s an anti-inflammatory diet? Understand its benefits and which type is right for you
These days, you can find many “anti-inflammatory diets” – some, even touted by big names. They all share the same basic idea — consume healthy foods that fight inflammation in the body while avoiding unhealthy edibles that may trigger that process. Inflammation is a process of the immune system that protects the body against disease. It is … Continue reading What’s an anti-inflammatory diet? Understand its benefits and which type is right for you
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 