Magnesium may be the most under-rated minerals in human nutrition. It's not only pivotal in preventing heart disease, it also prevents diabetes by helping the body properly regulate sugar metabolism. There are perhaps a thousand benefits for magnesium in the human body, and yet most people are magnesium deficient! Here, we present a fascinating collection of … Continue reading How magnesium prevents heart disease
Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate and lower risk of various cancers
That morning cup of java may be providing a lot more benefits than just giving you the energy to start your day. Numerous studies have shown that daily consumption of coffee can help you to live a longer, healthier life. You may have heard of some of coffee's many health benefits, but there may also … Continue reading Coffee drinkers have a lower mortality rate and lower risk of various cancers
Cannabis reverses late-stage Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's disease has become the third-leading disease cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer. Its rate has risen almost exponentially over the past few decades, and the numbers are expected to triple by 2050. [1] Meanwhile, Big Pharma is clueless, which is a blessing in disguise, as some more effective, less expensive and less … Continue reading Cannabis reverses late-stage Alzheimer’s
Iodine Deficiency and Its Link to Diseases in the Body
Naturally occurring iodine is a rare trace element that was discovered in the 1800's by a French chemist. It was found to be effective in the treatment of goiter (swelling of the thyroid gland), and in 1924 the United States initiated its use as an additive to common table salt to address the high incidence … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency and Its Link to Diseases in the Body
Vitamin E tocotrienols work through multiple pathways to delay disease onset and extend lifespan
The result of several new research bodies that have been published all point to the powerful effect of vitamin E tocotrienols to prevent stomach cancer, reduce fatty liver disease incidences and prevent disease mechanisms that can extend natural lifespan in humans. Over the past decade, many studies have highlighted the importance of the most common … Continue reading Vitamin E tocotrienols work through multiple pathways to delay disease onset and extend lifespan
Top 5 health benefits of eating mangos
The juicy, tropical flavor of mangos are enjoyed by many, but there are other benefits of eating the fruit beyond its flavor. In fact, June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables month, and according to Mango.org, June is also National Mango Month. All the more reason to hone in on this healthy fruit! Aside from … Continue reading Top 5 health benefits of eating mangos
Intermittent fasting protects and improves brain health, but you won’t hear that from Big Pharma or the food industry
Dr. Mark Mattson, PhD, is currently the Chief of the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institute of Aging, as well as a professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. He is also known for his foremost research into neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease. Recently, Dr. Mattson and his colleagues have been working on several … Continue reading Intermittent fasting protects and improves brain health, but you won’t hear that from Big Pharma or the food industry
Dietary probiotics modulate brain function, study proves
The food you eat can directly affect your brain function, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of California-Los Angeles and published in the journal Gastroenterology. The study found that women who ate probiotic-rich yogurt showed changes in brain activity, connectivity and engagement. "Many of us have a container of yogurt in … Continue reading Dietary probiotics modulate brain function, study proves
Cabbage: natural medicine for cancer, diabetes and more
The robust and abundant cabbage, which is closely related to other leafy green vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, has a long history as both a food and medicine. For example, the Ancient Greeks would routinely prescribe cabbage or cabbage juice to treat constipation or mushroom poisoning, while the Ancient Egyptians consumed cabbage before meals to … Continue reading Cabbage: natural medicine for cancer, diabetes and more
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 