Though antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” are becoming a significant public health threat, most Americans are clueless about the superbug problem and its deadly consequences. As bacteria mutate to outsmart and resist antibiotic drugs, some 700,000 people around the world die from an untreatable bacterial infection each year. Recently, public health officials from Nevada reported on the case of … Continue reading Pharmaceutical manufacturers contributing to the development and spread of dangerous, multidrug-resistant pathogens
Antibiotics, Antivirals – The End of Modern Medicine
Salon Magazine published, “Over 95 percent of physicians are concerned about antibiotic resistance, a Consumer Reports poll found. And they have good reason to. Called a global threat by the World Health Organization and “the next pandemic” by CDC director Thomas Friedan, antibiotic resistance threatens their ability to do their jobs. Imagine being a doctor and having to tell … Continue reading Antibiotics, Antivirals – The End of Modern Medicine
Bacteria Resistant to all Treatments – Natural Allopathic Medicine to the Rescue
Source: Thinkstock Unstoppable—without antibiotics, even infections from simple cuts and scratches can escalate dramatically. Alarm bells are ringing around the world. The public is going to be sitting ducks to a plague of antibiotic resistant infections, which are now starting to sweep around the globe. Doctors and patients alike now need to put their attention on … Continue reading Bacteria Resistant to all Treatments – Natural Allopathic Medicine to the Rescue
Gut bacteria “signatures” predict how the body will respond to poor food choices, predicting risk for diabetes, heart disease
An animal study published in the journal Cell Reports has revealed that examining the chemical signatures present in gut bacteria and passed on to the urine may hold clues on how the body reacts to poor food choices. The scientific community has long established that various species of bacteria and other gut microbes work with the body’s own cells to … Continue reading Gut bacteria “signatures” predict how the body will respond to poor food choices, predicting risk for diabetes, heart disease
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
Study shows that acupuncture can provide relief to those suffering from anxiety-related disorders
A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined the therapeutic effects of acupuncture on behavioral changes caused by lipopolysaccharides (LPS), proving the far-reaching benefits of this ancient treatment approach. Thanks to the machinations of the media, you probably see emotional disorders like depression and anxiety as mere outcomes of a troubled past. While stressful events do contribute … Continue reading Study shows that acupuncture can provide relief to those suffering from anxiety-related disorders
Functional Medicine Comprehensive Stool Test
Functional Medicine Comprehensive Stool TestThis stool test is unlike any your conventional doctor does. Watch the video as Dr. Amy Myers explains this four page functional medicine comprehensive stool test. Page 1 – Tests the levels of good bacteria in your gut — your ‘army’. Page 2 – Determines if you have any infections of … Continue reading Functional Medicine Comprehensive Stool Test
Father of 2 almost died from sepsis after biting his nails
Gnawing on one’s fingernails is a common habit, but it is always a very bad idea. The hand is the primary vector for pathogens that invade the human body. And in a Good Housekeeping article, nail biting nearly cost one man his life. While biting his fingernails, Luke Hanoman opened a tiny wound on one of his fingers. That … Continue reading Father of 2 almost died from sepsis after biting his nails
Children raised in rural environments and surrounded by animals develop stronger immune systems
It’s said that being in rural areas has enormous benefits to our physical health. We’ve also been told that growing up in an environment where we’re exposed to animals and nature reduces the risk of developing asthma and some other diseases. A more recent study, however, found that growing up in a place close to nature … Continue reading Children raised in rural environments and surrounded by animals develop stronger immune systems
Mad cow disease prions capable of evolution, even without DNA
Abnormal prion proteins cause at least 20 fatal diseases The Scripps Research Institute has published a study in the journal Science alleging that prions, lifeless protein particles that are believed to cause serious brain diseases, are able to mutate and develop resistance to drugs in the same way that bacteria and other living things do. … Continue reading Mad cow disease prions capable of evolution, even without DNA
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 