Dr. Joel Fuhrman's core philosophy prioritizes maximizing micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals) over calorie restriction. Modern processed foods lead to micronutrient deficiencies, driving overeating, inflammation and chronic disease. His diet focuses on leafy greens, berries, beans, nuts and seeds—foods with the highest nutrient-to-calorie ratio. Evidence from Blue Zones (Okinawa, Mediterranean) shows drastically lower rates of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. His diet … Continue reading Reversing chronic disease with a nutrient-dense diet: Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s “Eat for Health”
A revolutionary approach to health and weight loss: “Smart Fat” by Dr. Steven Masley and Dr. Jonny Bowden
Dr. Steven Masley and Dr. Jonny Bowden challenge conventional dietary wisdom with their book "Smart Fat: Eat More Fat. Lose More Weight. Get Healthy Now," advocating for a scientifically-backed approach that emphasizes the importance of consuming the right types of fats for health and weight management. The authors introduce the concept of "smart fats," which … Continue reading A revolutionary approach to health and weight loss: “Smart Fat” by Dr. Steven Masley and Dr. Jonny Bowden
RFK Jr. proposes subsidizing organic food, not Ozempic, as solution to obesity “for half the price”
At a recent roundtable on American health and nutrition, 2024 vice-presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for some serious changes to the way food is produced and sold in the United States. Rather than subsidizing junk food like GMO (genetically modified) corn and soybeans, Kennedy would rather see that money going into the production of organic … Continue reading RFK Jr. proposes subsidizing organic food, not Ozempic, as solution to obesity “for half the price”
Ozempic weight loss drug left women vomiting for YEARS after stopping it: “I wish I never touched it”
Women everywhere who got duped into taking Ozempic, a controversial weight-loss pharmaceutical, are reporting that the side effects they still suffer have lingered for many years after they stopped taking it. A 38-year-old teacher named Emily Wright from Toronto says she actually had to quit her job after the gastroparesis she developed from taking Ozempic left her … Continue reading Ozempic weight loss drug left women vomiting for YEARS after stopping it: “I wish I never touched it”
Predatory Big Pharma unleashes weight loss “vaccines” for children as young as 12
Children across the United Kingdom are now so fat that government authorities are pushing a new weight loss “vaccine” that will supposedly trim down kids’ waistlines with pharmaceutical chemicals. Health ministers in the UK say obesity rates among the young are skyrocketing. With this comes a surge in chronic health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, … Continue reading Predatory Big Pharma unleashes weight loss “vaccines” for children as young as 12
Researchers eye ginseng as a natural medicine for preventing obesity
Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Guthighlighted another use for ginseng, which is to help people shed excess body … Continue reading Researchers eye ginseng as a natural medicine for preventing obesity
Standardized botanical composition UP601 can suppress appetite better than other weight loss supplements, says study
One of the keys to good health is maintaining a healthy weight. Time and again, health experts have emphasized the importance of weight management, as excessive fat accumulation — better known as obesity — is linked to life-threatening diseases, such as hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke. However, keeping off weight is easier said than done. … Continue reading Standardized botanical composition UP601 can suppress appetite better than other weight loss supplements, says study
Evaluation of the appetite suppression efficacy of well-known supplements for weight loss
In this study, American and South Korean researchers evaluated the appetite suppression efficacy of well-known natural ingredients in the weight-loss market. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements. A change in the balance between food intake and energy expenditure is believed to be a hallmark of obesity.Today, many plant-based … Continue reading Evaluation of the appetite suppression efficacy of well-known supplements for weight loss
Working out before eating breakfast helps burn more fat and keeps your blood sugar in check, reveals study
While it’s well-known that exercise is important to maintain good health, specifics like the best time to work out remain nebulous and confusing. Now, a team led by British researchers suggests that one optimal time to work out is before eating breakfast. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, the researchers report … Continue reading Working out before eating breakfast helps burn more fat and keeps your blood sugar in check, reveals study
Reversing diabetes may be possible if patients lose weight within the first 5 years of diagnosis: Study
Type 2 diabetics who lose weight in the first year after their diagnosis have a higher likelihood of remission, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The conventional medical industry uses the term “remission” to mean reversal of diabetes. First author Hajira Dambha-Miller, a physician from Cambridge’s Department of Public Health and Primary Care, said that people who … Continue reading Reversing diabetes may be possible if patients lose weight within the first 5 years of diagnosis: Study
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 