KV Peter's "Phytochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables" serves as a crucial link between traditional horticulture and contemporary scientific advancements, focusing on sustainable agriculture and nutritional security. The book highlights the transformation of horticulture from a traditional practice rooted in ancient civilizations to a major economic driver, with global horticultural crop production skyrocketing from 25 million … Continue reading A comprehensive exploration of nature’s nutritional powerhouses: KV Peter’s “Phytochemistry of Fruits and Vegetables”
The secrets of healthful living: A deep dive into nature’s pharmacy with Joseph M. Kadans
Joseph M. Kadans' "Encyclopedia of Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Seeds for Healthful Living" is a comprehensive resource that emphasizes the profound impact of natural foods on health, urging readers to make informed dietary choices. The book highlights the critical roles of vitamins and amino acids in bodily functions, such as hormone production, stress management and … Continue reading The secrets of healthful living: A deep dive into nature’s pharmacy with Joseph M. Kadans
Plant-based diet can reduce hot flashes in menopausal women, study finds
Postmenopausal women on a low-fat, plant-based diet with soy saw a 92 percent drop in severe hot flashes and lost eight pounds on average, compared to minimal changes in the meat-eating group. Unlike conventional advice, processed plant-based foods (e.g., veggie pizzas, meat substitutes) did not negate the diet's positive effects, suggesting animal product elimination is … Continue reading Plant-based diet can reduce hot flashes in menopausal women, study finds
Paul Pitchford’s “Healing with Whole Foods” reveals the transformative power of food
Paul Pitchford's "Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition" blends ancient Eastern dietary wisdom with modern nutritional science, presenting food as medicine and emphasizing personalized dietary choices for optimal health. The book introduces key principles like yin-yang (detoxifying vs. building foods) and the Principle of Extremes, illustrating how dietary balance mirrors natural equilibrium … Continue reading Paul Pitchford’s “Healing with Whole Foods” reveals the transformative power of food
Empowering children’s health naturally: “Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child” by Valerie Ann Worwood
Valerie Ann Worwood's "Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child" is a globally recognized resource that provides a detailed guide on using essential oils for children's health, emphasizing safe and effective practices. The book outlines specific guidelines for using essential oils based on a child's age, from newborns to preteens, recommending gentle oils like chamomile roman and … Continue reading Empowering children’s health naturally: “Aromatherapy for the Healthy Child” by Valerie Ann Worwood
Hawthorn: Nature’s time-tested heart ally
Hawthorn has deep roots in European and North American traditions, symbolizing renewal, protection and heart health in folklore and rituals like Beltane. Modern research confirms hawthorn’s ability to improve heart function, blood flow and symptoms of mild heart failure, thanks to flavonoids and proanthocyanidins. Acts as a vasodilator, enhances nitric oxide production, reduces oxidative stress … Continue reading Hawthorn: Nature’s time-tested heart ally
Empowering women’s health: A deep dive into Dr. Tori Hudson’s “Women’s Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine”
Dr. Tori Hudson's "Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine" serves as a comprehensive resource for those seeking alternatives to conventional medicine, drawing on her 28 years of experience in naturopathic medicine and addressing the increasing public demand for diverse healthcare options. Naturopathic medicine has ancient roots, with practices from various cultures, and was formalized in the … Continue reading Empowering women’s health: A deep dive into Dr. Tori Hudson’s “Women’s Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine”
Amandha Dawn Vollmer sheds light on DMSO: A powerful chemical with vast medicinal potential
DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) is a naturally occurring chemical that was synthesized in the laboratory in 1866 by Russian chemist Alexander Saytzeff. Widely studied since the 1950s, key discoveries include its cryoprotective properties (protecting cells from freezing damage) and its ability to penetrate skin and membranes without causing harm, which revolutionized drug delivery. DMSO is amphiphilic (soluble … Continue reading Amandha Dawn Vollmer sheds light on DMSO: A powerful chemical with vast medicinal potential
“The Cancer-Prevention Diet”: A 45-year legacy of nutritional wisdom for modern health crises
Michio Kushi's work emphasizes the profound link between diet and disease, advocating for a return to traditional, time-tested nutritional principles to combat the rising incidence of cancer, which has increased from one in eight to nearly one in three over the past 45 years. Kushi's approach, rooted in the belief that "food is medicine," promotes … Continue reading “The Cancer-Prevention Diet”: A 45-year legacy of nutritional wisdom for modern health crises
Dr. Hartmut Fischer’s book examines DMSO, the overlooked medical marvel that could revolutionize healing
DMSO has long been hailed as a "miracle cure" by some but dismissed by mainstream medicine. Dr. Hartmut Fischer's book, "The DMSO Handbook," revitalizes interest in its therapeutic potential for conditions like chronic pain and cancer. First synthesized in the 19th century, DMSO gained medical relevance in the 1960s through Dr. Stanley Jacob's work. Despite … Continue reading Dr. Hartmut Fischer’s book examines DMSO, the overlooked medical marvel that could revolutionize healing
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 