Constipation is a gastrointestinal condition characterized by difficulty in bowel movement or having fewer bowel movements on average, typically less than three in a single week. It can occur due to a wide variety of reasons, including a lack of fiber or fluid intake, old age or additional health problems. Fortunately, it can easily be … Continue reading Truly a superfood: Aloe vera treats constipation
Cannabis is a revolutionary, healing plant
The cannabis plant has been cultivated by humans for thousands of years; it’s history with domestication dates back to 8,000 BC. But in recent times, this once-treasured plant has become subject to scorn — largely thanks to draconian and authoritative government policies. There are many misconceptions about the cannabis plant: The plant’s medicinal uses have … Continue reading Cannabis is a revolutionary, healing plant
Prepper medicine: The golden chanterelle mushroom hastens wound healing
In SHTF situations, finding a place that sells items for your emergency kit may be harder than normal, so knowing which medicine can be obtained from nature is important. The golden chanterelle mushroom, an edible fungus, makes for more than just a good and filling dinner. According to a study, you can also use it to … Continue reading Prepper medicine: The golden chanterelle mushroom hastens wound healing
A member of the mint family, the beefsteak plant has been shown to promote hair growth
For a lot of men, the worst fate that can befall them as they grow older is to be bald — and for some of them, it’s an inescapable part of reality. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, at least half of men over the age of 50 are likely to experience some degree of balding. … Continue reading A member of the mint family, the beefsteak plant has been shown to promote hair growth
The unassuming parsley has many healing properties, including the ability to fight cancer
Parsley can do so much more than just make meals look, smell, and taste nice. In an article reported that it is packed with nutrients that can prevent all kinds of disease, up to and including cancer. The herb contains numerous natural compounds that display strong antioxidant activity. Antioxidants protect the vulnerable cells that make … Continue reading The unassuming parsley has many healing properties, including the ability to fight cancer
Curcumin alleviates symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers from India have found that curcumin, the main compound in turmeric, is a safe and effective natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, they found that curcumin acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent for managing rheumatoid arthritis without causing any side effect. Rheumatoid arthritis … Continue reading Curcumin alleviates symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Why you should learn about herbs in your area: Wild edibles and medicinal plants can offer food security
Food insecurity caused by drought, war, poverty and high rates of population growth has left around 800 million – or one in nine – people chronically hungry and unable to derive the necessary nutrition from their daily food supply. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) explains that since 80 percent of people in the most affected countries … Continue reading Why you should learn about herbs in your area: Wild edibles and medicinal plants can offer food security
Boswellia is a powerful anti-inflammatory herbal extract that can prevent cancer
Ginger and turmeric might get all the attention when it comes to fighting cancer naturally, but there is one often-overlooked herb that can also help address this deadly disease: boswellia. You might not have heard of boswellia, but you may know it by its other name: frankincense. It is said to be one of the … Continue reading Boswellia is a powerful anti-inflammatory herbal extract that can prevent cancer
10 ways peppermint oil improves your health
Peppermint is a cross between water mint and spearmint. The herb has antimicrobial properties, and it has many medicinal uses. Various studies have confirmed the health benefits of peppermint and its essential oil. Peppermint oil, which is also used as a flavoring agent, contains minerals and nutrients like calcium, copper, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, and vitamins A … Continue reading 10 ways peppermint oil improves your health
Study: Multi-resistant bacteria killed by cinnamon bark oil
Researchers continue to search for natural antimicrobial agents as the increasing number of drug-resistant pathogens continues to become a problem for infectious diseases globally. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was revealed that cinnamon bark oil can be used to fight against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. For the study, researchers at Mahidol University in … Continue reading Study: Multi-resistant bacteria killed by cinnamon bark oil
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 