Hypertension is a common and critical health concern, especially for older people. An article in Homeopathic covered some of the best ways of naturally treating high blood pressure according to homeopathy. This system of alternative medicine subscribes to the adage of “similia similibus curentur” (like cures like). Homeopathy prescribes controlled quantities of a substance that elicits reactions similar … Continue reading Homeopathic remedies for high blood pressure
Medicinal mushroom found to be an effective natural treatment for bronchial asthma
The medicinal mushroom called Grifola gargal — better known as gargal — has been used to naturally prevent and treat chronic inflammatory diseases. Now, research has found that it is also an effective remedy for allergic diseases, such as allergic bronchial asthma. The study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, looked at the effect of gargalextract on allergic diseases, particularly allergic … Continue reading Medicinal mushroom found to be an effective natural treatment for bronchial asthma
Truly a superfood: Aloe vera treats constipation
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
Acai found to prevent renovascular hypertension-related abnormalities
Researchers have found a novel benefit from the acai fruit (Euterpe oleracea), as its seeds have been found to prevent and treat renal hypertension and its symptoms. In their study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the team identified that this benefit may come from the fruit’s antihypertensive and antioxidant properties. For the study, researchers looked at the ability … Continue reading Acai found to prevent renovascular hypertension-related abnormalities
Invasive weed from Africa found to be an excellent protective agent for the kidneys, according to new study
Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is a commonly used chemical for dry-cleaning. Unfortunately, exposure to this substance can lead to damaged kidneys. A study, conducted by researchers from COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Quaid-i-Azam University, and Ethiopian Public Health Institute, has shown that Sida cordata can be used to treat CCl4-induced kidney damage. The kidneys are a pair of organs responsible for removing … Continue reading Invasive weed from Africa found to be an excellent protective agent for the kidneys, according to new study
Wormwood, most known for its use in absinthe, found to be highly beneficial in preventing liver cancer
Most people know wormwood as the key ingredient of absinthe, the controversial aperitif that, until recently, was banned in many countries (including the U.S.) because of its reported hallucinogenic effects. However, scientists from Inha University, Seoul National University, and Kyung Hee University in South Korea have found that Artemisia capillaris, one of the plants in the Artemesia genus known as wormwood, can be … Continue reading Wormwood, most known for its use in absinthe, found to be highly beneficial in preventing liver 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
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
Acne and eczema might be curable by rubbing probiotics on your skin
Harnessing beneficial skin bacteria for the production of skin care products may one day potentially address the prevalence of eczema and acne, according to a recent study published in Science Translational Medicine. Research data show that people with eczema have lower levels of S. epidermis and S. hominis, beneficial bacteria that protects the skin from Staphylococcus aureaus bacteria, which aggravates eczema. People with healthier skin show higher levels … Continue reading Acne and eczema might be curable by rubbing probiotics on your skin
Sexual Medicine and the Rape of Humanity
Sex is an explosive subject, one that many people just cannot deal with. Religious people like to make judgments about sex that can turn ugly as they are threatened with anything that takes them out of their box of fixed concepts and ideas. Doctors on the other hand have to deal with human sexuality in … Continue reading Sexual Medicine and the Rape of Humanity
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 