According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported yearly. As only a small fraction of cases actually gets reported, the agency adds that the actual incidence of this disease in likely much higher. On top of that, emerging studies show that Bartonella disease, a vector-borne infection … Continue reading Bartonella disease: A misunderstood vector-borne infection, similar to Lyme disease
Vitamin B3 may be the cure for drug-resistant superbug infections
While the pharmaceutical industry is busy trying to conjure up new drugs to tackle the antibiotic-resistant "superbug" epidemic, a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation explains how simple vitamin B3, also known as nicotinamide (NAM), taken in high doses may effectively thwart staph and other potentially life-threatening infections without the need for drugs. Researchers … Continue reading Vitamin B3 may be the cure for drug-resistant superbug infections
Echinacea preparation as effective as Tamiflu in early flu cases in large clinical trial
An Echinacea extract is just as effective as the antiviral drug Tamiflu at speeding recovery from flu infection, according to a study published in the journal Current Therapeutic Research. The new findings build on prior research which showed that Echinacea acts as an antiviral agent against the influenza virus in vitro. "Echinaforce Hotdrink has here been demonstrated as attractive therapy … Continue reading Echinacea preparation as effective as Tamiflu in early flu cases in large clinical trial
Treat Lyme disease naturally without toxic antibiotic drugs
Lyme disease is a common, yet serious, problem for many regions of the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that about 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are documented by state health departments each year, with countless others going undiagnosed and unreported. In reality, the numbers are closer to 300,000! (even admitted by the … Continue reading Treat Lyme disease naturally without toxic antibiotic drugs
Manuka honey may be the future of antibacterial superbug medicine
Honey has been prized for centuries for its antibacterial and other medicinal properties, and in recent years, Manuka honey from New Zealand has become extremely popular due to its particularly impressive nutritional and health-boosting qualities. New research has indicated that Manuka honey may be even more beneficial than previously thought, and may eventually play a big role … Continue reading Manuka honey may be the future of antibacterial superbug medicine
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 