Acupressure is a self-massage technique used by Ancient Chinese healers to treat certain illnesses and pain. This healing art, often referred to as acupuncture without needles, involves the application of manual pressure using the fingertips to stimulate specific points called acupoints along the body. This action is believed to activate the body’s self-healing mechanism. According to Traditional Chinese … Continue reading Self-administered acupressure helps relieve migraine symptoms, improves sleep quality: Study
A closer look at the dangers lead poses to the body
The body is equipped to process toxins. After all, it has an entire organ dedicated to the process of filtering out impurities on a daily basis. Unfortunately, the body cannot eliminate certain toxins like lead, a natural element used to create ammunition, car batteries and cable sheathing. Lead is toxic at any dose and serves no purpose inside the … Continue reading A closer look at the dangers lead poses to the body
Does A Slow Cellular Metabolism Speed Up Aging?
Aging is a universal human reality. Concern regarding aging—and a collective aversion to it—has even generated entire industry segments dedicated to anti-aging products, from expensive supplements through pricey lotions. People are afraid of the issues that can come up with advanced age: cancer, cognitive decline, wrinkles and age spots, mobility issues, sexual dysfunction, and any number of other … Continue reading Does A Slow Cellular Metabolism Speed Up Aging?
Got memory loss, brain fog and chronic fatigue? Here are the top 5 causes
It’s really hard to eat healthy when you read the wrong news or can’t even remember good advice when you hear it. Some people get really motivated when they see a Youtuber who’s in great shape and has simple tips, but try to put those strategies into action while your cleansing organs are being ‘vandalized’ by chemicals, and without … Continue reading Got memory loss, brain fog and chronic fatigue? Here are the top 5 causes
Understanding brain fog and how to treat it
Brain fog is a type of cognitive dysfunction that causes feelings of confusion, forgetfulness, and a lack of focus and mental clarity. It is not a medically recognized condition, but rather a symptom of other medical conditions. There are many reasons why brain fog occurs. Listed below are the main causes of brain fog and how to treat it: … Continue reading Understanding brain fog and how to treat it
The science behind “familiar smells:” How odors affect memory formation in the brain
The processes by which the brain learns new things and stores memories respond to input from the senses. German researchers have recently reported that scent processing might affect the brain’s memory centers. Their study covered the piriform cortex. This region of the olfactory brain interprets smells picked up by the nose’s olfactory receptors. The Ruhr Universitat Bochum (RUB) team … Continue reading The science behind “familiar smells:” How odors affect memory formation in the brain
It’s not just what you eat that matters: WHEN you eat also plays a role when it comes to liver function
The importance of right timing when it comes to food intake was once again made evident in a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports. In it, researchers from Texas A&M University discovered that the time you eat has profound effects on the metabolic functions and rhythm of biological processes. Eating at the wrong time of the day, for instance, … Continue reading It’s not just what you eat that matters: WHEN you eat also plays a role when it comes to liver function
Vitamins, supplements and teas: Relieve anxiety naturally with these 16 home remedies
Anxiety is a normal human emotion that can be triggered by imminent danger or the presence of threats. According to science, anxiety is part of the body’s fight-or-flight response and is integral to human survival. However, this useful emotion, when experienced at disproportionate levels, can turn into anxiety disorder, a medical condition. Anxiety disorder can cause excessive apprehension, fear, … Continue reading Vitamins, supplements and teas: Relieve anxiety naturally with these 16 home remedies
Study suggests high-CBD cannabis strain is safer for your health than high-THC varieties
There is no question that cannabis imparts many impressive benefits to those who are suffering from several different types of illnesses, but many people are put off by the idea of marijuana and the potential issues associated with regular use, like addiction or psychosis. Now, a study has shown that sticking to strains that are high … Continue reading Study suggests high-CBD cannabis strain is safer for your health than high-THC varieties
Cordyceps: A strange fungi packed with a lot of health benefits
When it comes to fungi, people often imagine a mushroom. Indeed, the common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is a fungus known the world over. But it’s worth noting that other types of fungi exist, with some being a little more bizarre than the average crimini or portobello scattered on pizzas and in salads. Take the Cordyceps genus, for example. … Continue reading Cordyceps: A strange fungi packed with a lot of health benefits
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 