According to Bruce Aylward, a World Health Organization (WHO) epidemiologist who led a mission to China, new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country are finally declining, thanks to the government’s extreme measures to contain the disease include case finding, contact tracing, and suspension of public gatherings. Meanwhile, coronavirus is still spreading in the United States. Experts have yet to determine … Continue reading What is social distancing and can it prevent the spread of coronavirus?
9 Natural ways to prevent osteoporosis
Those at risk for osteoporosis and looking to prevent the condition can do so by following a healthy diet, supplementing with calcium and vitamin D, and exercising regularly. While none of the remedies below is a silver bullet for osteoporosis, they’re not linked to any adverse effects, unlike commercial medications. Dietary intervention and nutritional supplements Your body needs calcium … Continue reading 9 Natural ways to prevent osteoporosis
Women’s health and osteoporosis: Boost bone health and prevent fractures by following a healthy diet and supplementing with vitamin D
Calcium and vitamin D are essential for boosting your bone health. But did you know that there are guidelines for supplementation if you are female and have osteoporosis? Postmenopausal women who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or are at risk of the condition require calcium and vitamin D. In a study for The Women’s Health Initiative, researchers observed 36,282 postmenopausal … Continue reading Women’s health and osteoporosis: Boost bone health and prevent fractures by following a healthy diet and supplementing with vitamin D
Think positive: Optimists eat healthier
Having a positive mindset can lead to eating healthier. A study published in the journal Appetite found that optimists tend to follow a healthy diet. A team of researchers from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England looked at the motivational role of a theory known as regulatory focus on consumers’ involvement in nutrition. In other words, they measured the time … Continue reading Think positive: Optimists eat healthier
Why you should drink more ginger turmeric tea: Facts, benefits
Ginger and turmeric are known as great herbal remedies on their own, but they make an even more impressive remedy when combined to make tea. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a flowering plant that is used throughout the world as a fragrant and flavorful spice and as an herbal remedy. On the other hand, turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a leafy perennial … Continue reading Why you should drink more ginger turmeric tea: Facts, benefits
13 Natural diuretic drinks that are great for detoxing
Excess water in the body is called water retention, which can leave you feeling puffy and cause swollen ankles, feet, legs, and hands. Water retention may occur due to serious health conditions like kidney disease and heart failure. There are also people who experience it because of hormonal changes. To ease water retention, people take diuretics. Here are 13 … Continue reading 13 Natural diuretic drinks that are great for detoxing
Physical fitness equals brain fitness for older men, according to study
Brain function tends to decline with age. The good news is that exercise is found to boost brain health, especially for aging men. A study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology revealed that older men who exercise regularly saw better improvements in their cognitive function or executive function than older women. Executive function refers to a person’s ability … Continue reading Physical fitness equals brain fitness for older men, according to study
Taking aged garlic daily reduces your risk of cancer, researchers find
Daily consumption of food supplements with anticancer potential has become a way to prevent and manage cancer. Aged garlic is one of the superfoods known to fight cancer. A review of studies published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines confirmed that aged garlic can be used as a promising daily food supplement for preventing and treating cancer because … Continue reading Taking aged garlic daily reduces your risk of cancer, researchers find
People who undergo “routine” colonoscopies found to be at risk of infections
Colonoscopies and endoscopies turn out to be more dangerous than healthcare professionals describe them to be. Recent research warns that undergoing these physical inspections could increase the chance of bacterial infection taking place inside the digestive tract. A colonoscopy is an examination that looks for abnormalities or alterations within the large intestine and rectum of a patient. Meanwhile, an endoscopy … Continue reading People who undergo “routine” colonoscopies found to be at risk of infections
Doctors go crazy after woman uses peppermint oil to remove a tick from her skin in viral Facebook video
If you go out in the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise. That line from a favorite children’s nursery rhyme is certainly true when it comes to ticks. Those creepy little critters carry some seriously nasty diseases, including Lyme disease, and they’re most active between April and September. In other words, if you’re going … Continue reading Doctors go crazy after woman uses peppermint oil to remove a tick from her skin in viral Facebook video
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 