Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in America, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A serious and often fatal condition, heart disease is caused by cardiometabolic dysfunctions like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and obesity. However, a recent study published in Endocrinology and Metabolism revealed that excessive levels of calcium … Continue reading Calcium levels in the heart a potential biomarker for heart disease
Performing aerobic exercises can improve overall endurance, even after a stroke
Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, according to recent reports from the World Health Organization (WHO). A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or interrupted. As a result, brain cells begin to die just minutes after the blockage or interruption has occurred. Stroke survivors can experience a wide range of disabilities, … Continue reading Performing aerobic exercises can improve overall endurance, even after a stroke
Shake it off: Study finds that whole-body vibrations can reduce inflammation in patients with Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a metabolic disease that is prevalent worldwide. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), 34.2 million Americans had diabetes in 2018. An overwhelming chunk of this population is diagnosed with Type 2, the most common form of diabetes. In the face of this chronic disease, researchers from Augusta University in Georgia and Ohio State University found that whole-body vibration has potential benefits on the … Continue reading Shake it off: Study finds that whole-body vibrations can reduce inflammation in patients with Type 2 diabetes
Can vitamin C’s immune-boosting effects help fight COVID-19?
While scientists continue to find potential cures for the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19), numerous alternative solutions for the disease have started cropping up. More and more people are starting to take matters into their own hands in a bid to protect themselves from the disease, from taking vitamin supplements to disinfecting their homes with ultraviolet lamps. Vitamin C: … Continue reading Can vitamin C’s immune-boosting effects help fight COVID-19?
Artificial sweetener could worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease
“Sugar-free” artificial sweeteners might not be a healthier alternative to sugar after all. On the contrary, it can trigger inflammation and worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease, a recent animal study showed. Published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, it revealed that Splenda, a type of zero-calorie artificial sweetener, exacerbated gut inflammation in mice with Crohn’s disease. Splenda also increased … Continue reading Artificial sweetener could worsen symptoms of Crohn’s disease
BOMBSHELL: Genetic editing via CRISPR may cause widespread cancer, study warns
Any time a new technology has an industry buzzing, there will always be skeptics. When it comes to scientific advancements like genetic engineering and gene editing, much of that concern relates to the long-term effects of these seemingly miraculous practices. Even if something appears to be safe right now, how can anyone be certain it … Continue reading BOMBSHELL: Genetic editing via CRISPR may cause widespread cancer, study warns
DDT pesticide exposure during pregnancy now scientifically linked to autism
Autism and its causes can be a loaded subject. For every person who believes that it’s connected to vaccines and environmental toxins, there will be someone else who wants to convince you that it’s simply a random occurrence. However, there is now little doubt about one potential cause of autism: pesticide exposure. This link has … Continue reading DDT pesticide exposure during pregnancy now scientifically linked to autism
Natural Diabetes Health: Ten Tips for Living with Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes is caused by a resistance to insulin. This prevents your body from properly regulating the amount of glucose in the blood. Diabetes can cause Hyperglycemia and result in several symptoms such as producing too much urine, blurry eyesight, loss of energy, and a change in metabolism (often resulting in unusual weight gain … Continue reading Natural Diabetes Health: Ten Tips for Living with Type 2 Diabetes
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Mental Decline
The risk of age-related cognitive decline is significantly increased by vitamin D deficiency, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the Peninsula Medical School in Exeter, the University of Cambridge and the University of Michigan, and published in the Journal of Geriatric Psychology. Researchers assessed the vitamin D status and cognitive function of 2,000 … Continue reading Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Mental Decline
Discover the super-food power of turmeric
Foods that have an incredible array of health benefits that go well beyond just their nutrient value are considered `super-foods.` Turmeric is an herb native to Southeast Asia that is a true super-food shown to have remarkable healing and anti-inflammatory properties that are just now being discovered. Cellular inflammation is a common day epidemic that … Continue reading Discover the super-food power of turmeric
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 