All fat is not equal. Most of us are aware that there are good fats and bad fats. But the difference between the two can be confusing. For many years, we were told that unsaturated fat is better than saturated fat. We were also led to believe that if we avoid all animal fat, we … Continue reading Trans-Fats and the American Diet
Genetically Modified Foods: Why You Should Avoid Them
Source: Genetically Modified Foods: Why You Should Avoid Them by Dr. Edward Group It’s just as concerning as it sounds. Scientists have introduced into plants and animals, new, scientifically manipulated or chosen, genetic material, to advance and suppress traits as they see fit. The products are genetically modified foods. From as early as the 70’s, scientists have … Continue reading Genetically Modified Foods: Why You Should Avoid Them
Curcumin slays cancer cells in their tracks
Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory ingredient of turmeric. It has been used traditionally for centuries by Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. Currently, it may be western medicine's most researched ancient medicinal herb. Curcumin has been under scrutiny in clinical and epidemiological (statistical survey) studies by several researchers for arthritis relief, cardiac conditions, and other inflammatory based … Continue reading Curcumin slays cancer cells in their tracks
Studies funded by soda industry skew the link between soda and diabetes
If you feared that your skepticism of industry-funded studies may have been unfounded, worry no more. A recent analysis of studies examining the relationship between soda, diabetes and obesity has revealed that who paid for the study may have more to do with the outcome than actual science. The findings were published in late October … Continue reading Studies funded by soda industry skew the link between soda and diabetes
B vitamins and omega fat ratio are critical to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Proper nutritional status, attained by consuming a healthy diet teamed with natural vitamins and minerals along with optimization of omega fat lipid ratios, can help to prevent cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology. Researchers studying the effects of nutrition at Oxford University in England found that daily supplementation with folic acid and vitamins … Continue reading B vitamins and omega fat ratio are critical to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are “Highly Effective” at Killing MRSA
Source: Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are “Highly Effective” at Killing MRSA by Dr. Edward Group According to a study conducted by researchers at the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), extracts from two wildflowers, Elecampane and Pulsatilla vulgaris, are highly effective in killing the MRSA superbug. The superbug, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that is the root … Continue reading Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are “Highly Effective” at Killing MRSA
Five warming spices that raise our body temperature
One of the easiest and healthiest ways for us to stay warm during the coldest times of the year is to eat more so-called "warming" foods. Warming foods, which ancient Chinese medicine referred to as "yang" foods, are foods that contain one or more active compounds that help raise our core temperature -- often by … Continue reading Five warming spices that raise our body temperature
How magnesium prevents heart disease
Magnesium may be the most under-rated minerals in human nutrition. It's not only pivotal in preventing heart disease, it also prevents diabetes by helping the body properly regulate sugar metabolism. There are perhaps a thousand benefits for magnesium in the human body, and yet most people are magnesium deficient! Here, we present a fascinating collection of … Continue reading How magnesium prevents heart disease
10 Reasons to Eat More Bitter Melon
Many people stay away from bitter melon because of its bitter taste. It is also known as bitter gourd, Goya, Balsam Pear and Karela. What you may not know is that despite its horrible taste, it is a food that is packed with loads of goodness. It can be prepared in many ways, including stuffed, … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Eat More Bitter Melon
Olive oil halts growth of breast cancer tumors
Olive oil may help prevent and even fight breast cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, and published in the journal Carcinogenesis. The researchers found that olive oil appeared to protect rat DNA from the damage that can lead to cancer. Furthermore, it seemed to deactivate key proteins … Continue reading Olive oil halts growth of breast cancer tumors
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 