One out of every five Americans has been convinced to take a statin drug in order to lower their blood cholesterol levels and supposedly prevent heart disease. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) admit that statin drug use is on the rise; Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is the best-selling prescription drug in the world. The problem with … Continue reading Cholesterol-lowering drugs have serious side effects that include brain damage
Get moving: Reduce your risk of heart disease with aerobic exercise
Two studies suggest that cardiorespiratory fitness is essential in determining cardiovascular disease and death risk. These studies provide proof that performing moderate to high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in both adults and children is essential. Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to provide fuel and oxygen during sustained physical activity. In the first study, … Continue reading Get moving: Reduce your risk of heart disease with aerobic exercise
Honey is medicine: 4 Scientifically proven perks to using Nature’s sweetener
Honey is so much more than just a natural sweetener. This potent superfood has a long history of being used as a natural remedy due to its health-boosting properties. Honey can be used to treat a number of ailments and health conditions ranging anywhere from soothing an upset stomach to curing skin infections and even … Continue reading Honey is medicine: 4 Scientifically proven perks to using Nature’s sweetener
Gut bacteria “signatures” predict how the body will respond to poor food choices, predicting risk for diabetes, heart disease
An animal study published in the journal Cell Reports has revealed that examining the chemical signatures present in gut bacteria and passed on to the urine may hold clues on how the body reacts to poor food choices. The scientific community has long established that various species of bacteria and other gut microbes work with the body’s own cells to … Continue reading Gut bacteria “signatures” predict how the body will respond to poor food choices, predicting risk for diabetes, heart disease
Truly a superfood: Aloe vera treats constipation
Constipation is a gastrointestinal condition characterized by difficulty in bowel movement or having fewer bowel movements on average, typically less than three in a single week. It can occur due to a wide variety of reasons, including a lack of fiber or fluid intake, old age or additional health problems. Fortunately, it can easily be … Continue reading Truly a superfood: Aloe vera treats constipation
Roughly translated as “the tea of immortality”, kombucha is a health drink you should be drinking more of
With many health drinks becoming popular, it’s becoming more difficult to select which one to drink. One of these health drinks is kombucha, a fermented tea. With a name that means “the tea of immortality,” kombucha has many benefits to offer. Kombucha is prepared from tea, sugar, and SCOBY, which stands for symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. The … Continue reading Roughly translated as “the tea of immortality”, kombucha is a health drink you should be drinking more of
Canola oil is the margarine of yesteryear for uneducated health enthusiasts who have no idea it clogs blood and promotes dementia
What kind of food never spoils? You get one guess. That’s right – the kind you should never eat. So then why do you think most health food stores use canola oil mixed into nearly every packaged and jarred food on their shelves? The honest answer is they’re trying to make more money. Insects won’t … Continue reading Canola oil is the margarine of yesteryear for uneducated health enthusiasts who have no idea it clogs blood and promotes dementia
Epigenetic Mechanism May Reprogram Heart to Fail
Heart disease is one of the most prevalent ailments among Americans, and can often be deadly. According to the CDC, about 1 in 4 deaths is directly related to heart disease, and it is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the US. Risk factors that contribute to the development of … Continue reading Epigenetic Mechanism May Reprogram Heart to Fail
Garlic is good for your heart; it lowers your blood pressure
Garlic has long been renowned for its antibacterial effects; however, several studies have shown that it could also have the potential to be beneficial to the heart. One such study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, indicated that regular intake of garlic could moderately reduce blood pressure, thereby minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In the study, … Continue reading Garlic is good for your heart; it lowers your blood pressure
Young man with end stage heart failure found to have too much iron in his blood; successfully reversed with chelation therapy
A recent case study involving a young Serbian man with end-stage heart failure has shed new light on the potential of chelation therapy to fully remediate certain serious health conditions without the need for major surgery. Published in the Journal of Medical Case Reports, the paper focuses specifically on juvenile hemochromatosis, a rare genetic disorder characterized by the … Continue reading Young man with end stage heart failure found to have too much iron in his blood; successfully reversed with chelation therapy
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 