Acupuncture is considered one of the oldest healing therapies in the world. It has been practiced for thousands of years across the world. Its beginning was in China thousands of years ago. Acupuncture is one of the main therapies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to a Consensus Development Conference on Acupuncture held at the … Continue reading Acupuncture Your Way to Health
Eating almonds can reduce heart disease risks, belly fat
Hold that muffin or danish and grab a handful of almonds if you need a snack between meals. Maybe you won't feel as satisfied afterward, but if you care about your heart health, get used to it. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association provided strong evidence that incorporating almonds as snacks … Continue reading Eating almonds can reduce heart disease risks, belly fat
The 10 Best Foods for Heart Health
Source: The 10 Best Foods for Heart Health by Dr. Edward Group Your heart is the most important muscle in your body. If it’s weak, you’re weak. There are a few things you can do to provide your heart with what it needs to be at its best. The first is to get plenty of exercise. Your … Continue reading The 10 Best Foods for Heart Health
5 Health Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp seed oil is a great source of high-quality nutrients and has a long history of use in Eastern culture as a multi-purpose natural remedy. Despite its widespread popularity, prejudice related to its association with cannabis has kept it from common use in the West. While the oil contains virtually no THC, the psychoactive element … Continue reading 5 Health Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil
Blood pressure meds are totally worthless
There are some 68 million people in the U.S. who are diagnosed with either high blood pressure or mild - stage 1 hypertension. The blood pressure numbers used to diagnose these two conditions are systolic (top number) value of 140-159 and diastolic (bottom number) value of 90-99. This latest review conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration, which … Continue reading Blood pressure meds are totally worthless
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Powerful integrative treatment for depression
With a ray of hope for those who await psychiatry's acceptance of integrative and holistic treatments, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has arrived. This MRI-strength magnetic stimulation is being used by more enlightened psychiatrists across the country to treat difficult cases of depression. I interview Philip Botkiss, MD about his experience using TMS on this week's episode of Mental … Continue reading Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: Powerful integrative treatment for depression
Heart disease claims more lives than cancer, car accidents and AIDS combined
A silent, yet deadly killer, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing more than half a million people each year – which is why we can all benefit from improving our heart health. Written by Matthew Budoff, Enhancing Heart Health: Preventing a Heart Attack teaches readers fun facts about the heart, and includes tips … Continue reading Heart disease claims more lives than cancer, car accidents and AIDS combined
Omega-3 fatty acids slash colorectal cancer risk in men by 66 percent
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in flaxseed, fish and other foods, may reduce the risk of getting colorectal cancer by two-thirds in men, a new study suggests. There is one caveat, though: the effect is seen in men who do not take aspirin. What you need to know - Conventional View Some research suggests that omega-3 … Continue reading Omega-3 fatty acids slash colorectal cancer risk in men by 66 percent
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 