The war on carbon is a war on life itself. It is a war on plant health, animal health and human life. Not only is carbon dioxide necessary for photosynthesis, but it also makes plants more nutritious, multiplying their medicinal value. Numerous studies show that higher carbon dioxide levels increase the vitamin and mineral output of plants. Studies … Continue reading HUGE FINDING: Higher CO2 makes food crops and herbs more nutritious and medicinal
Corrupt FDA trying to ban NAC, which detoxifies the body and wards off COVID
Because of how effective it is against the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) and presumably other bioweapons, n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is in the crosshairs of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is trying to ban it. A powerful antioxidant (you can learn more about it in one of our earlier articles), NAC helps to detoxify the body of harmful … Continue reading Corrupt FDA trying to ban NAC, which detoxifies the body and wards off COVID
Can this popular vegetable in Nigerian cuisine protect the liver from oxidative damage?
Scientists from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria found that editan (Lasianthera africana), a shrub native to central Africa, may protect the liver from antibiotic-induced damage. In their report, which appeared in the Journal of Integrative Medicine, the team examined whether editan leaves can protect the liver from oxidative damage in vivo. Editan is a staple in … Continue reading Can this popular vegetable in Nigerian cuisine protect the liver from oxidative damage?
4 Reasons to switch to honey, a natural sweetener with amazing benefits
One great superfood families should not run out of is honey. Not only is it a delicious and nutritious food that can be used in many healthy recipes, but honey also comes with some wonderful health benefits. Consuming honey is beneficial to your health as it can do the following: (h/t to MindBodyGreen.com) Support gut health Honey does amazing … Continue reading 4 Reasons to switch to honey, a natural sweetener with amazing benefits
Quercetin: A flavonoid that fights COVID like hydroxychloroquine
Quercetin is a flavonoid, a naturally occurring pigment found in many plants and foods like onions, green tea, apples, red leaf lettuce and berries. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects that help reduce swelling, regulate blood sugar and lower the risk of heart disease. Modern Discontent, an independent publisher of scientific papers on the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), posted a review of … Continue reading Quercetin: A flavonoid that fights COVID like hydroxychloroquine
6 Reasons to eat more reishi mushrooms, a superfood that boosts your immune health
In Eastern medicine, reishi mushrooms are used to treat various health complaints. According to several studies, this unique superfood also offers many benefits, such as improving your immunity and boosting your heart health. Reishi or lingzhi mushrooms contain compounds like peptidoglycans, polysaccharides and triterpenoids that all contribute to the superfood’s many health benefits when consumed fresh or … Continue reading 6 Reasons to eat more reishi mushrooms, a superfood that boosts your immune health
Prevent aging-related changes and oxidative stress with antioxidant walnuts and chokeberries
Juglans regia, commonly known as walnut, is one of the most widely used culinary nuts in modern kitchens. Although many people consider walnuts to be nuts, they are actually the seeds of stone fruits (drupes) produced by the J. regia tree. Walnuts originated in the Mediterranean region and in Central Asia, but because of their many uses, they are now cultivated around … Continue reading Prevent aging-related changes and oxidative stress with antioxidant walnuts and chokeberries
Researchers discover that Kefir (fermented yogurt) can halt cytokine storms observed during SARS-CoV-2 infections
One of the most important areas of scientific research for combating SARS-CoV-2 involves understanding cytokines and mitigating cytokine storm. Cytokines are cell signaling molecules that facilitate immune responses. These molecules communicate between cells to stimulate the movement of immune responsive cells toward sites of inflammation and infection. Israeli scientists have found that yogurt (kefir) can halt … Continue reading Researchers discover that Kefir (fermented yogurt) can halt cytokine storms observed during SARS-CoV-2 infections
Here are 7 reasons to love dark chocolate
Chocolate comes in many forms: dark chocolate, bittersweet chocolate, unsweetened chocolate – even milk chocolate. But if you’re looking for the healthiest chocolate among the bunch, look no further than dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is made up of around 50 to 90 percent cocoa solids and no milk solids. This gives dark chocolate the advantage of having … Continue reading Here are 7 reasons to love dark chocolate
Health benefits and conditions improved by supplementing with CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a chemical that your body produces naturally. It plays an important role in DNA replication and repair, as well as energy production. In order to use CoQ10, your cells convert its inactive form, ubiquinone, into its active form, ubiquinol. However, as you age and are exposed to various pollutants (including medications such as statins), the … Continue reading Health benefits and conditions improved by supplementing with CoQ10
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 