Having a positive mindset can lead to eating healthier. A study published in the journal Appetite found that optimists tend to follow a healthy diet. A team of researchers from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England looked at the motivational role of a theory known as regulatory focus on consumers’ involvement in nutrition. In other words, they measured the time … Continue reading Think positive: Optimists eat healthier
Top 12 Berberine Benefits You Need to Know About
Source: Top 12 Berberine Benefits You Need to Know About by Dr. Edward Group For hundreds of years, Chinese health practitioners have used berberine — a chemical compound found in several plants, such as goldenseal.[1] Its benefits include aiding weight loss, promoting normal blood sugar levels, and balancing cholesterol. Native Americans also used berberine as a mouthwash … Continue reading Top 12 Berberine Benefits You Need to Know About
Thai medicine’s red physic nut, or wild castor, has a history of use fighting inflammation and cancer
Have you heard of the medicinal plant called red physic nut (Baliospermum montanum)? Also known as wild castor, the red physic nut is a leafy stout undershrub plant that grows in the Middle East and Southeast Asia where it is commonly used in traditional medicine. In Thailand, it is used to treat eczema, muscle and joint inflammation, … Continue reading Thai medicine’s red physic nut, or wild castor, has a history of use fighting inflammation and cancer
10 Hardy vegetables you can stockpile for at least a year, even without refrigeration
Preppers always look for new ways to store and stockpile food. The refrigerator, for instance, was a game-changer for keeping perishable food fresh. However, if you’re looking for long-term food storage and stockpiling, this appliance leaves much to be desired. Most refrigerators nowadays are large and bulky, taking up a lot of precious space in your … Continue reading 10 Hardy vegetables you can stockpile for at least a year, even without refrigeration
Topical vitamin C for HPV, herpes and basal cell carcinoma
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), HPV – or human papillomavirus – is so widespread that nearly all adults get it at some point in their lives. And, more than one out of every six people between the ages of 14 and 49 in the United States has genital herpes, a … Continue reading Topical vitamin C for HPV, herpes and basal cell carcinoma
How cancer cells and infections get destroyed by vitamin C
Much data has come out in recent years about the effectiveness of vitamin C against cancer. The main driver of this is the important role of vitamin C in creating optimal immune system health.Vitamin C has been studied intensely for almost a century, beginning with Albert Szent-Gyorgyi whose research won him the Nobel Prize in Physiology … Continue reading How cancer cells and infections get destroyed by vitamin C
Prepping on a budget: How to use your food supply to get through unexpected financial emergencies
Grocery stores are convenient suppliers of food, but when you run out of money, they are out of the picture. It is crucial then to stock up on supplies at home for emergencies. In case a disaster or financial shortage strikes, you need to have a system in handling your food supply. (h/t to Thefrugalite.com) Here … Continue reading Prepping on a budget: How to use your food supply to get through unexpected financial emergencies
Brain Vitamins: The Top Vitamins & Minerals for Your Mind
Source: Brain Vitamins: The Top Vitamins & Minerals for Your Mind by Dr. Edward Group You may have heard that taking extra vitamins can improve your memory, protect against Alzheimer's disease, or help you ace that test. Are “brain vitamins" really a thing? In reality, a debate exists over whether vitamins can boost your brain health. … Continue reading Brain Vitamins: The Top Vitamins & Minerals for Your Mind
High-dose vitamin C reduces inflammation in cancer patients, study shows
The value and impact of a daily vitamin C supplement as well as high, concentrated doses for acute illnesses is becoming increasingly clear. Studies have already shown the efficacy of liposomal vitamin C in treating infections and as an anti-cancer therapy. Now, another study is confirming its effectiveness against inflammation in cancer patients, one of the … Continue reading High-dose vitamin C reduces inflammation in cancer patients, study shows
Quercetin and vitamin C dramatically reduce the risk of inflammation and premature death
Quercetin is a potent antioxidant that is abundant in vegetables, berries and other fruits. It can also be taken in supplement form and is among a group of healing compounds called flavonoids that have a range of healthy properties, including a natural anti-inflammatory. Vitamin C is also known for its positive effects against inflammation and infection. While it … Continue reading Quercetin and vitamin C dramatically reduce the risk of inflammation and premature death
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 