Eighty percent of Americans report increased stress, which can lead to severe health issues (e.g., heart disease, weakened immunity). Chronic stress overwhelms the body's natural defenses, progressing through three phases: Alarm (fight/flight), resistance (ongoing coping) and exhaustion (systemic collapse). Stress stems from environmental, emotional and lifestyle factors, often manifesting as insomnia, depression or irritability. Tools like the Social Readjustment Rating Scale help … Continue reading Embracing natural solutions to stress with Dr. Michael T. Murray
Embracing integrative medicine: A new era of holistic health
Dr. Andrew Weil's holistic approach merges conventional and alternative medicine, focusing on treating the whole person – physical, psychological and spiritual – rather than just symptoms. Lifestyle interventions (exercise, diet, stress management) can prevent or delay conditions like prediabetes and diabetes, emphasizing whole foods and glycemic awareness. Dr. Weil discourages anti-aging hormones (e.g., DHEA, hGH) … Continue reading Embracing integrative medicine: A new era of holistic health
Gregory Gore’s “Defeat Cancer” explores new frontiers in cancer treatment beyond conventional medicine
Over a million Americans are diagnosed with cancer annually, with more than 500,000 deaths each year, yet a cure remains elusive despite extensive research and funding. Gregory A. Gore, author of "Defeat Cancer," rejected conventional treatments (like radiation) after his prostate cancer diagnosis, opting instead for natural remedies, nutrition and a holistic "Ten-Step Natural … Continue reading Gregory Gore’s “Defeat Cancer” explores new frontiers in cancer treatment beyond conventional medicine
Natural ways to reduce harmful fat around the heart: Expert tips for better heart health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, with visceral fat around the heart playing a critical role in increasing cardiovascular risks. Key lifestyle changes for heart health include dietary changes, regular exercise and quitting smoking. Experts emphasize that reducing heart fat is about preventing disease before it starts. Consistent, small changes in diet, … Continue reading Natural ways to reduce harmful fat around the heart: Expert tips for better heart health
RFK Jr. proposes subsidizing organic food, not Ozempic, as solution to obesity “for half the price”
At a recent roundtable on American health and nutrition, 2024 vice-presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for some serious changes to the way food is produced and sold in the United States. Rather than subsidizing junk food like GMO (genetically modified) corn and soybeans, Kennedy would rather see that money going into the production of organic … Continue reading RFK Jr. proposes subsidizing organic food, not Ozempic, as solution to obesity “for half the price”
Beetroot juice found to “significantly increase muscle force during exercise”
New research published in the journal Acta Physiologica has identified beetroot juice as a powerful workout-boosting food that “significantly increases muscle force during exercise.” Researchers from the United States and the United Kingdom teamed up to test the effects of beetroot juice on a group of healthy men in their early 20s. The men were given 4.7 ounces … Continue reading Beetroot juice found to “significantly increase muscle force during exercise”
Hawaii Dept. of Health posts announcement telling people to forget about eating healthy and working out, just take the mRNA vaccine
At first glance, it might seem like a parody. But the Hawaii State Department of Health actually put out a video telling island residents that the only thing they need to do for their health in 2022 is to get “vaccinated” for the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19). The animation, which was quickly deleted from the official Hawaii … Continue reading Hawaii Dept. of Health posts announcement telling people to forget about eating healthy and working out, just take the mRNA vaccine
Study shows 5-10 minutes of low-intensity running can help reduce risk of premature death
Running has been a popular form of exercise since the 1970s, and for good reason. Research shows that running even just once a week is enough for you to enjoy its benefits. In fact, a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that any amount of running could decrease your risk of death from cardiovascular disease … Continue reading Study shows 5-10 minutes of low-intensity running can help reduce risk of premature death
Study explains how diet, exercise and the endocannabinoid system contribute to healthy aging
Researchers define the human endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a complex cell-signaling system that plays an important role in the development of the central nervous system (CNS), synaptic plasticity — a characteristic of neurons in the brain — and the body’s response to internal and external insults or stressors. The ECS, whose components are widely distributed throughout the … Continue reading Study explains how diet, exercise and the endocannabinoid system contribute to healthy aging
Exercising regularly is key to reversing Type 2 diabetes
Exercise forms an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Health experts recommend exercising regularly to maintain a healthy weight, ward off diseases and boost longevity, among other things. For people with Type 2 diabetes, working out on the regular becomes even more urgent. Studies show that exercising regularly helps lower blood sugar, avoid diabetes complications and more. Why is exercise … Continue reading Exercising regularly is key to reversing Type 2 diabetes
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 