Many people who are considering a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle are often concerned with making sure that they still fuel their body with the proper amounts of protein. Proteins, as most of us know, are the "building blocks" of life responsible for the proper function of organs, cells and tissues (1). The Centers for Disease … Continue reading Best foods for protein when considering a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle
Vitamin D deficiency substantially increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Dementia is one of today’s biggest health challenges for older adults. There are currently 44 million cases around the world, and this number is expected to triple by the year 2050. An estimated billion persons around the world now have low vitamin D levels, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In fact, a major … Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency substantially increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Powdered mushrooms build immunity
Western medicine cannot make money if you don't get sick and visit doctors regularly. So why would a doctor tell you what organic food to buy? For many Americans, if you mention taking medicinal mushrooms, they look at you like you're some kind of witch doctor, or a traveling medicine man with a covered wagon carrying … Continue reading Powdered mushrooms build immunity
Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Source: Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency? by Dr. Edward Group Despite the positive discoveries related to the benefits of vitamin D, a number of questions remain. Many experts are still unsure as to the extent vitamin D deficiency plays in disease development. [1] Many experts also disagree on whether or not supplementation or sun … Continue reading Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Baltimore group pushes FDA to issue cancer warning labels on acid reflux drugs
Acid reflux affects most people at one time or another. Rethink Health reports that 60 million adults in the U.S. experience it at least once a month, while 25 million suffer with it on a daily basis. A study published in the journal Gastroenterology back in 2009, found that acid reflux is the single most common gastrointestinal reason for visiting the … Continue reading Baltimore group pushes FDA to issue cancer warning labels on acid reflux drugs
9 Diuretic Foods That Lower Blood Pressure, Detox & Aid Weight loss
Most people think of drugs & herbs when we talk about diuretics. However, foods can also be diuretics too. Foods that can help reduce swelling are diuretics and they are safe and effective as diuretic herbs. Natural can aid in removal of excess fluids from the body and aid in treating of sciatica, , lymphatic swelling, PMS, … Continue reading 9 Diuretic Foods That Lower Blood Pressure, Detox & Aid Weight loss
How gardening can help your immune system
One of the best ways to protect your children from a lifetime of allergies and autoimmune disorders is to make sure that they – and you – spend plenty of time outdoors getting dirty, scientists are now saying. That's because exposure to the naturally occurring microbes in our outdoor environment helps program the developing immune system to learn what … Continue reading How gardening can help your immune system
Treat your rheumatoid arthritis with antioxidants and fish oil
Antioxidants may be effective in relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), research has found. RA is an autoimmune disease, meaning that for unknown reasons the body's immune system begins to attack and destroy its own tissues. In RA, the most damage occurs to the cartilage in the joints, typically in identical joints on both … Continue reading Treat your rheumatoid arthritis with antioxidants and fish oil
Gut Health 101: What Is the Microbiome?
Source: Gut Health 101: What Is the Microbiome? by Dr. Edward Group The human body is a complex, interconnected ecosystem and the gut is where your body interacts the most with the outside world. Your gut acts acts as the frontline of your immune system, as it is constantly exposed to new microbes and molecules that … Continue reading Gut Health 101: What Is the Microbiome?
How to overcome fear and boost self-confidence with EFT
Are you afraid of flying, public speaking or heights? Or, maybe you're one of those people that fear rejection or intimate relationships. Often times, eating organic food and taking nutritional supplements will not resolve a chronic state of fear or anxiety due to past traumatic situations. But, thankfully, there is a simple, fast and effective … Continue reading How to overcome fear and boost self-confidence with EFT
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 