Time Magazine reported that this week marks one year since world leaders met at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City in 2016 and unanimously committed to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The risks of not doing so were clear: a recent report estimated that if AMR continued to spread at its current rate, there … Continue reading Taking on Superbugs, Syphilis and Gonorrhoeae with Iodine
Omega-3 supplementation can improve psychophysiological symptoms of PTSD
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that post-trauma supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids may be effective for secondary prevention of psychophysiological symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychophysiological symptoms, such as a pounding heart, are known to be common complications of PTSD. For the study, researchers from Japan recruited 83 accident survivors to … Continue reading Omega-3 supplementation can improve psychophysiological symptoms of PTSD
How Eating Zinc Could Affect DNA Methylation and the Immune System
Zinc is a mineral that’s vital to our health and is involved in several aspects of cellular metabolism. According to the National Institutes of Health, zinc plays a role in a wide range of important processes like healing wounds, synthesizing proteins and DNA, and the division of cells. It’s even required to be able to taste … Continue reading How Eating Zinc Could Affect DNA Methylation and the Immune System
The 14 Best Vitamins & Supplements for Heart Health
Source: The 14 Best Vitamins & Supplements for Heart Health by Dr. Edward Group Your heart is one organ you can't live without. In times past, people actually considered the heart the seat of thought and emotion, rather than the brain. As medical science progressed, experts realized that the heart does not house our thoughts, but … Continue reading The 14 Best Vitamins & Supplements for Heart Health
Probiotics & Heart Health: How Your Gut Helps Your Heart
Source: Probiotics & Heart Health: How Your Gut Helps Your Heart by Dr. Edward Group The best way to someone's heart is through their stomach, or so the old adage goes. Believe it or not, there's more truth behind it than you may think. While the saying elicits images of cooking dinner for your sweetheart, it … Continue reading Probiotics & Heart Health: How Your Gut Helps Your Heart
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Tips, Benefits, & What to Eat & Avoid
Source: Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Tips, Benefits, & What to Eat & Avoid by Dr. Edward Group When you think of inflammation, you probably picture the rash you get from poison ivy or a bump that swells up when you hit your head. There's another silent form of inflammation that occurs within your body, and it does not … Continue reading Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Tips, Benefits, & What to Eat & Avoid
High Fat, Low Carb Diet Might Epigenetically Open Up DNA and Improve Mental Ability
Could eating less carbohydrates and more fat relax DNA and boost mental function? Researchers found that a ketogenic diet – consuming high amounts of fat, adequate protein, and low carbohydrates – increases an epigenetic agent naturally produced by the body. This, in turn, may improve memory defects and bolster the growth and development of nervous tissue. In … Continue reading High Fat, Low Carb Diet Might Epigenetically Open Up DNA and Improve Mental Ability
Anthocyanins are a colorful way to prevent cardiovascular disease
It is often said that presentation is everything when it comes to meals, but there’s an even better reason to fill your plate with colorful foods. The pigment that gives foods like berries their rich red and purple hues also doubles as powerful protection against cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that this pigment, anthocyanin, not … Continue reading Anthocyanins are a colorful way to prevent cardiovascular disease
Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid
Source: Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid by Dr. Edward Group Fats often get a bad rap, but the truth is, your body needs healthy fats for energy production, nutrient absorption, and overall cell health. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fats provide energy, maintain brain and heart health, and even help reduce inflammation in … Continue reading Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid
Natural Compounds in Grapes Could Lead Us to An Epigenetic Treatment for Depression
Recent research suggests that our diet and lifestyle can change the expression of our genes. This occurs by adjusting epigenetic marks on top of our DNA without actually making any changes to the underlying genetic sequence. For example, blueberries were found to epigenetically reduce DNA damage and drinking green tea may turn some genes on or off in women. In a … Continue reading Natural Compounds in Grapes Could Lead Us to An Epigenetic Treatment for Depression
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 