Research has found that snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina), a plant common to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, has gastroprotective activity, which can prevent damage caused by conditions such as gastric ulcer and similar conditions. In the study, the team from Sri Lanka looked at two things: The mechanism behind the plant’s ability to protect the stomach … Continue reading Get rid of your gastric ulcers NATURALLY with snake gourd
Acai found to prevent renovascular hypertension-related abnormalities
Researchers have found a novel benefit from the acai fruit (Euterpe oleracea), as its seeds have been found to prevent and treat renal hypertension and its symptoms. In their study, published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the team identified that this benefit may come from the fruit’s antihypertensive and antioxidant properties. For the study, researchers looked at the ability … Continue reading Acai found to prevent renovascular hypertension-related abnormalities
Drink your way back to health: Ginger-based kombucha found to treat breast cancer
A study has found that ginger-based kombucha could potentially treat breast cancer. For this study, the team investigated the effects of fermented tea using an animal model. Cancer cells have many distinct characteristics, and one of them is an abnormal metabolism. For example, aerobic respiration at the invasive stage creates more reactive oxygen species (ROS). This … Continue reading Drink your way back to health: Ginger-based kombucha found to treat breast cancer
The unassuming parsley has many healing properties, including the ability to fight cancer
Parsley can do so much more than just make meals look, smell, and taste nice. In an article reported that it is packed with nutrients that can prevent all kinds of disease, up to and including cancer. The herb contains numerous natural compounds that display strong antioxidant activity. Antioxidants protect the vulnerable cells that make … Continue reading The unassuming parsley has many healing properties, including the ability to fight cancer
Eat more bitter melon to improve your health
Research has revealed that bitter melon (Momordica charantia) a vine that produces a strange-looking fruit with an even stranger flavor, may help treat cancer and inflammation. The study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, analyzed the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties of bitter melon. Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, is a vine that … Continue reading Eat more bitter melon to improve your health
Eat more mushrooms for a healthier brain
Every year, more people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia – it is estimated that sufferers will reach 42 million by the year 2020. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, Malaysian researchers suggest that edible and medicinal mushrooms can be used to nourish the brain and halt the progress of neurodegenerative … Continue reading Eat more mushrooms for a healthier brain
Eating more red cabbage reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s
Eating more red cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var capitata rubra) can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants revealed that red cabbage possesses antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities that can help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. The study was conducted by a team of researchers at Osmania University in India who evaluated different … Continue reading Eating more red cabbage reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s
Bitter melon is used by many traditional healers to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and stimulate menstruation
Contrary to its name, the bitter melon is, in fact, sweet for your health. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is an herbaceous annual vine that has fragrant yellow flowers and produces an elongated fruit that is harvested for food while immature. The oblong fruit resembles a wrinkly cucumber with white or green skin, which gradually turns to yellow or … Continue reading Bitter melon is used by many traditional healers to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and stimulate menstruation
14 must-consume vegetables to stay healthy and fight disease
We all know that eating a lot of fruits and vegetables is good for you, but do you know which ones are a must? It is true that no single vegetable provides all the nutrients you need, but there are definitely some veggies that are better than others. The celebrities of the vegetable world, if … Continue reading 14 must-consume vegetables to stay healthy and fight disease
6 Tasty and simple ways to add more plant-based protein to your diet
Getting your recommended daily dose of protein is easier than you think. You need not chow down on a big hunk of steak when there are greener options out there. From edamame to potatoes, there’s a wide variety of nutrient-dense vegetables and fruits that can help you meet your nutritional goals. Here are six easy … Continue reading 6 Tasty and simple ways to add more plant-based protein to your diet
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 