Cannabis may still be prohibited by the U.S. federal government, but that doesn’t mean the prized plant isn’t a medicine. While federal prohibition may make scientific research on cannabis harder to complete, many studies have shown that the plant has wide-reaching medicinal benefits. Research continues to show that for dozens of conditions, cannabis could be … Continue reading 10 Science-backed benefits of cannabis
How acupuncture works: Explaining the five elements theory
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicinal technique which stimulates specific points of the body by inserting tiny needles, promoting good body circulation and alleviating pain. Most of the people who seek out acupuncture suffer from musculoskeletal problems, which include lower back pains, knee pain, and shoulder stiffness. The Five Elements theory, based on the five elements of … Continue reading How acupuncture works: Explaining the five elements theory
Constantly checking your phone actually makes you more stressed…to the point that you get anxious when you’re not “connected”
Do you feel more stressed after checking your phone? Are your notifications constantly on your mind? According to a report by the American Psychological Association (APA),more than four out of five adults in the U.S. are always checking their emails, social media accounts, and texts on their phones. The second part of APA’s report, called “Stress in America™: Coping … Continue reading Constantly checking your phone actually makes you more stressed…to the point that you get anxious when you’re not “connected”
Children raised in rural environments and surrounded by animals develop stronger immune systems
It’s said that being in rural areas has enormous benefits to our physical health. We’ve also been told that growing up in an environment where we’re exposed to animals and nature reduces the risk of developing asthma and some other diseases. A more recent study, however, found that growing up in a place close to nature … Continue reading Children raised in rural environments and surrounded by animals develop stronger immune systems
When it comes to chocolate, the darker the better: Dark chocolate reduces stress while improving memory
When new research comes out saying that we should increase our consumption of broccoli or start eating kale, we might not feel overly inclined to make the suggested changes. However, there are very few of us who don’t love chocolate, and two new studies by researchers from the Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center are sure … Continue reading When it comes to chocolate, the darker the better: Dark chocolate reduces stress while improving memory
Widespread folate deficiency in women of childbearing age fuels efforts toward mandatory fortification of flour with the vitamin
Pregnancy is a great time to be alive: A woman is nurturing life in her womb, and the unborn baby’s well-being totally depends on her. However, the U.K.’s National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) found that more than 90 percent of the women of childbearing age lack folate, a requirement for preventing birth defects and having healthy babies. Because of … Continue reading Widespread folate deficiency in women of childbearing age fuels efforts toward mandatory fortification of flour with the vitamin
Music improves your brain: Study finds musicians are better at solving problems and making decisions
Music has charms to soothe the savage beast, so wrote the playwright-poet William Congreve. Science has shown that music can also heal and slow down the aging process. But new research has found one more reason to learn this universal language: Music can actually make you smarter. Researchers from the University of Granada observed the neurological changes that occur … Continue reading Music improves your brain: Study finds musicians are better at solving problems and making decisions
Mental health issues are often the result of a nutritional deficiency; treating them with prescription drugs can further compromise your well-being
Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental health issue? With one out of every four Americans expected to experience a mental health condition during their lifetime, there is a good chance your life will be touched by mental illness. Why are so many people experiencing serious mental problems these days? According to Professor … Continue reading Mental health issues are often the result of a nutritional deficiency; treating them with prescription drugs can further compromise your well-being
Why I’m Concerned About the Dangers of Aluminum
Source: Why I’m Concerned About the Dangers of Aluminum by Dr. Edward Group Aluminum is the most widely distributed metal on the planet and it’s used in the production of many every-day products. Cookware is made from aluminum, soda cans are aluminum, and aluminum foil is found in most kitchens. Aluminum is also in antacids, … Continue reading Why I’m Concerned About the Dangers of Aluminum
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 