Can you recognize a wound infection — and do you know how to prevent it? These tips can help you keep a wound from getting infected. When a disease-causing microbe grows within the injured skin, it may lead to an infection. The person may notice red streaks and increased heat on the skin around the wound. The … Continue reading Treating wounds: How to recognize and prevent wound infection
DIY medical tips: What are antiseptics and why do you need them?
Basic hygiene practices such as washing hands with soap and water are taught from childhood. On top of washing, many people also use antiseptics to better get rid of germs. Rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine are some common antiseptics found in most homes. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Which is which: antiseptics, disinfectants, and antibiotics Preventing infection … Continue reading DIY medical tips: What are antiseptics and why do you need them?
Mental health issues linked to higher mortality rates in men than in women
Mental health issues affect tens of millions of Americans, and only half of those affected reach out for help. Mental illnesses, which include depression and anxiety disorders, and which can range from mild to severe, affect more women than men, with around 22.3 percent of women affected compared to only 15.1 percent of men. Young … Continue reading Mental health issues linked to higher mortality rates in men than in women
Here’s what to eat (and avoid) if you have a candida infection
The human body is home to various kinds of fungi, such as Candida, a genus of yeast that’s usually found in the mouth, intestines, and skin. While this fungus is harmless at normal levels, a Candida overgrowth can cause candidiasis. What causes candidiasis? Candida is one of the most common causes of fungal infections in humans. The “good” bacteria in your … Continue reading Here’s what to eat (and avoid) if you have a candida infection
Clove buds reduce inflammation caused by excessive drinking
Researchers from India report that clove buds can reduce the negative effects of drinking alcohol. Their study, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, investigated the effect of clove bud extracts on oxidative stress and inflammation caused by the buildup of acetaldehyde after binge-drinking. Acetaldehyde is the primary cytotoxin formed by the metabolism of alcohol. … Continue reading Clove buds reduce inflammation caused by excessive drinking
New study concludes there is NO safe level of drinking alcohol
Most social gatherings are not complete without alcohol. This makes it extremely hard to avoid drinking no matter how much you try not to. But just one glass won’t hurt, right? Well, it turns out that this is not true. According to a study published in The Lancet, even the tiniest amount of alcohol can have significant … Continue reading New study concludes there is NO safe level of drinking alcohol
Nutritional Considerations for Alcohol Detoxification
Source: Nutritional Considerations for Alcohol Detoxification by Dr. Edward Group Alcohol is the most commonly abused legal substance in the United States and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has revealed shocking facts to prove it. Nearly 25% of people ages 18 or older admitted binge drinking in the past month. Drunk driving fatalities … Continue reading Nutritional Considerations for Alcohol Detoxification
Alcohol and Breast Cancer: The One Million Women Study
The Million Women Study, an Oxford University-based research effort, is making an attempt to come to a final decision on whether hormone replacement therapy is helping women through some of the more uncomfortable symptoms of menopause, or, in fact, giving them cancer. The Million Women Study is quickly becoming what many experts are calling a “blueprint … Continue reading Alcohol and Breast Cancer: The One Million Women Study
Light alcohol consumption tied to increased risk of breast cancer in women
In 1987, a working group of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) – an agency of the World Health Organization (WHO) – listed cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus and liver as "causally related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages." After a review of scientific data in 2007, the IARC added breast cancer and colorectal cancers … Continue reading Light alcohol consumption tied to increased risk of breast cancer in women
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 