Music, the universal language of mood, emotion and desire, connects with us through a wide variety of neural systems. Researchers have discovered evidence that music stimulates specific regions of the brain responsible for memory, language and motor control. They have located specific areas of mental activity linked to the emotional responses elicited by music. Now … Continue reading Music Shown to Facilitate the Development of Neurons in the Brain
Calcium deficiency causes bone fractures, kidney stones
Not enough calcium in their diet can increase the risk in women of a hormone condition that causes bone fractures and kidney stones, according to scientists. The condition, primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), can affect one in 800 people during their lifetime, but it's occurrence is most common in post-menopausal women, said researchers, who wrote about their … Continue reading Calcium deficiency causes bone fractures, kidney stones
Spinach protects eyes from age-related macular degeneration
New studies show spinach and other leafy vegetables like kale and broccoli can help protect your eyes from macular degeneration.The leafy greens are rich in the chemical lutein, and when that is combined with zeaxanthin -- a carotenoid -- in the body, it forms an oily, yellow substance on the central part of the retina, … Continue reading Spinach protects eyes from age-related macular degeneration
Natural menopause treatment with herbs, food remedies and homeopathy relieves cause of symptoms
Not all women experience symptoms of menopause; however, for those that do, natural menopause treatment can help reduce a wide range of symptoms that may bring misery to a woman's senior years. Menopause is the result of changing hormones, specifically estrogen and progesterone. The Mayo Clinic reports that 40 percent or more of women experience … Continue reading Natural menopause treatment with herbs, food remedies and homeopathy relieves cause of symptoms
Cabbage: natural medicine for cancer, diabetes and more
The robust and abundant cabbage, which is closely related to other leafy green vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, has a long history as both a food and medicine. For example, the Ancient Greeks would routinely prescribe cabbage or cabbage juice to treat constipation or mushroom poisoning, while the Ancient Egyptians consumed cabbage before meals to … Continue reading Cabbage: natural medicine for cancer, diabetes and more
Omega-3 fatty acids slash colorectal cancer risk in men by 66 percent
Omega-3 fatty acids, found in flaxseed, fish and other foods, may reduce the risk of getting colorectal cancer by two-thirds in men, a new study suggests. There is one caveat, though: the effect is seen in men who do not take aspirin. What you need to know - Conventional View Some research suggests that omega-3 … Continue reading Omega-3 fatty acids slash colorectal cancer risk in men by 66 percent
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 