Those looking to guard themselves against the coronavirus pandemic may want to take a closer look at the health benefits of vitamin D — the latest nutrient to be examined by medical experts and researchers in their quest to find potential treatments for COVID-19. This growing interest in vitamin D — often referred to by many as … Continue reading New research suggests vitamin D may help combat coronavirus
Low sensitivity of coronavirus tests means patients may be getting INCORRECT results, warn experts
People who test negative for the coronavirus may not be out of the woods just yet. Despite the lack of scientific data regarding this, medical doctors in the U.S. and around the world are noticing a surge in false-negative results from coronavirus tests, which, together with undiagnosed asymptomatic cases, may be helping the deadly virus spread like wildfire … Continue reading Low sensitivity of coronavirus tests means patients may be getting INCORRECT results, warn experts
Obesity and other serious health conditions are allowing the coronavirus to kill more Americans
The novel coronavirus has now infected a total of 1,016,534 people worldwide and killed 53,164, according to data from Johns Hopkins University late Thursday. Among the countries with the highest number of reported cases, the U.S. leads by a significant margin with 245,573 confirmed cases. The country’s death toll also topped 6,000 early Friday, soaring dangerously close to Spain and … Continue reading Obesity and other serious health conditions are allowing the coronavirus to kill more Americans
Coronavirus survivors in China testing positive again, igniting fears of a possible second wave of infections
Some survivors of COVID-19 in China are testing positive again for the coronavirus, raising concerns that a second infection by the virus is possible. Some experts — both local and international — are also questioning the accuracy of diagnostic tools used in China, as reports of false negative results have been circulating since last month. This latest development calls into question the … Continue reading Coronavirus survivors in China testing positive again, igniting fears of a possible second wave of infections
The symptoms of acute and chronic Lyme disease and how to treat it
A person can just be enjoying a day outdoors before he finds himself face-to-face with the last creature he wants to see crawling around on their body — a tick. An encounter with this particular insect could lead to an infectious disease called Lyme disease. While people have discovered plenty of ways to protect themselves from Lyme disease, those … Continue reading The symptoms of acute and chronic Lyme disease and how to treat it
Quercetin can boost immunity and fight infection
With the advent of flu season, many Americans feel they have no choice but to brace themselves for an inevitable bout of coughing, aching, feverish misery. It turns out that the much-touted flu vaccine that is being pushed unceasingly by federal health authorities may not be so effective after all. (Not to mention its hefty helpings … Continue reading Quercetin can boost immunity and fight infection
Naturally boost your body’s immunity with quercetin
The holidays aren’t the only thing that’s around the corner. It’s also the start of the flu season in certain places, including the U.S. For most Americans, this means getting their lives thrown off by the flu and its debilitating symptoms. If that isn’t bad enough, the government is hell-bent on treating people with reportedly ineffective vaccines. … Continue reading Naturally boost your body’s immunity with quercetin
Careful what you share! If it goes on or in your body, you may be sharing bacteria, fungi, and viruses
Good hygiene is not just about cleaning and disinfecting yourself regularly. It also involves preventing the spread of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses. That is why people need to avoid sharing towels, toiletries, toothbrushes, and other items. The practice of sharing lip balms, lipsticks, and pots of cream increases the risk of picking up contagious diseases. … Continue reading Careful what you share! If it goes on or in your body, you may be sharing bacteria, fungi, and viruses
These herbs have potent anti-inflammatory properties that may improve symptoms of chronic Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a severe infection caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which is carried by ticks. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are nearly 30,000 cases of Lyme disease each year. However, many cases remain undiagnosed and unreported, so the numbers could reach 300,000. People with Lyme disease often suffer from inflammatory conditions, such … Continue reading These herbs have potent anti-inflammatory properties that may improve symptoms of chronic Lyme disease
Can aloe vera be used to treat sepsis?
Sepsis is a serious condition that can lead to organ failure or death if not treated immediately. A team of researchers from China and Japan explored the natural treatments for this disease and found that metabolites in the aloe vera plant can potentially be used to treat it. In their study, they looked at the anti-inflammatory effects of … Continue reading Can aloe vera be used to treat sepsis?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 