Bone broth is nutritious, and it’s easy to digest when you’re sick. But according to a study, bone broth doesn’t just warm you up on a cold day or help you feel better when you have a cold; broth made from ham bone can also boost your heart health. The study, which was published in the Journal of … Continue reading Soup’s on!: Study reveals drinking broth made from dry-cured ham bones has cardioprotective effects
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – and constipation at bay
Apple juice can serve as an effective home remedy for constipation. Drinking a glass or two of the sweet juice will restore lost fluids, improve bowel movement, and serve as a natural laxative. Constipation is a common health condition of the digestive system. It involves difficult and irregular bowel movements that can cause discomfort and even … Continue reading An apple a day keeps the doctor away – and constipation at bay
Pu-erh tea might be your liver’s new best friend: It can prevent fatty liver and protect from oxidative stress
Looking for more ways to protect your liver from diseases? Try drinking Pu-erh tea, also known as China’s fermented tea. In a study, this tea was found to contain powerful antioxidants and glucose-regulating compounds that help prevent fatty liver disease and other diseases associated with oxidative stress. Pu-erh tea is used in traditional medicine and has been proven … Continue reading Pu-erh tea might be your liver’s new best friend: It can prevent fatty liver and protect from oxidative stress
These herbs have potent anti-inflammatory properties that may improve symptoms of chronic Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a severe infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which is carried by ticks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are nearly 30,000 cases of Lyme disease each year. However, many cases remain undiagnosed and unreported, so the numbers could reach 300,000. People with Lyme disease often suffer from inflammatory conditions, such … Continue reading These herbs have potent anti-inflammatory properties that may improve symptoms of chronic Lyme disease
Curcumin found to be one of the best natural ways to alleviate depression
Curcumin, the main active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), is the closest thing that people have to a silver bullet. Studies have shown that it can be used to treat a laundry list of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer. Now, a meta-analysis published in the journal Phytotherapy Research suggests adding depression to the list. In the … Continue reading Curcumin found to be one of the best natural ways to alleviate depression
Shiitake mushrooms are a powerful medicinal superfood
A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that a formulation of fermented shiitake mushroom with added rice bran can inhibit the growth of Salmonella typhimurium in infected mouse organs. In the study, researchers developed a novel antimicrobial food-compatible formulation. A team of researchers from Korea and the U.S. examined the effect of the formulation … Continue reading Shiitake mushrooms are a powerful medicinal superfood
Wild banana demonstrates significant potential as natural diabetes cure
In a study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, researchers from India evaluated the seeds of Musa balbisiana Colla. or wild banana – a species native to South Asia – for anti-diabetic potential. They also isolated an active compound called apiforol in the seed extracts, which showed potential as an alpha-glucosidase and glycation inhibitor. Phytochemicals were … Continue reading Wild banana demonstrates significant potential as natural diabetes cure
Shiny hair, stronger nails: Add these 8 biotin-rich foods to your diet
If you are losing hair faster than normal, you might be one of those rare individuals who suffer from a deficiency of biotin. This is easily remedied, however, by eating foods that are naturally rich in this B vitamin. Also known as vitamin B7, biotin supports the healthy growth of hair, skin, and nails. It is taken … Continue reading Shiny hair, stronger nails: Add these 8 biotin-rich foods to your diet
Polysaccharide extract from reishi mushrooms found to have hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties
A new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that polysaccharide extract from reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) contains hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties that work against obesity. In this study, a team of researchers at Hunan Agricultural University in China looked at the effect of reishi mushroom polysaccharides on obesity. The Chinese research team examined the … Continue reading Polysaccharide extract from reishi mushrooms found to have hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties
Aged garlic is incredibly good for your heart
The greatest bane of health and life in the United States can be prevented by consuming a common kitchen herb. Heart disease can be avoided by eating aged garlic, which contains natural compounds that support the healthy functions of the cardiovascular system. Aged garlic exerts a number of beneficial effects that benefit the heart directly and … Continue reading Aged garlic is incredibly good for your heart
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 