Peppermint is a cross between water mint and spearmint. The herb has antimicrobial properties, and it has many medicinal uses. Various studies have confirmed the health benefits of peppermint and its essential oil. Peppermint oil, which is also used as a flavoring agent, contains minerals and nutrients like calcium, copper, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, and vitamins A … Continue reading 10 ways peppermint oil improves your health
Eat more mushrooms for a healthier brain
Every year, more people suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia – it is estimated that sufferers will reach 42 million by the year 2020. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, Malaysian researchers suggest that edible and medicinal mushrooms can be used to nourish the brain and halt the progress of neurodegenerative … Continue reading Eat more mushrooms for a healthier brain
Plantar warts on your feet can be easily treated with tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has many uses, and one of these is to remove plantar warts. Plantar warts are painful growths on the underside of the foot caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus enters the body through a small cut or scrape, which can result in plantar warts in some people. Plantar warts can grow … Continue reading Plantar warts on your feet can be easily treated with tea tree oil
Why taurine is much more than an athletic performance supplement
Aside from boosting athletic performance, taurine offers many benefits for your physical and mental health. It is even used to ease conditions like anxiety, depression, diabetes, and insomnia. What is taurine and why is it good for you? Athletes and bodybuilders often use taurine as a supplement to enhance their physical performance. However, taurine is more than … Continue reading Why taurine is much more than an athletic performance supplement
Strong scientific evidence points to acupuncture as an effective treatment for anxiety disorders
Could acupuncture be the solution to anxiety you’ve been looking for? The ancient practice of inserting needles into the skin may sound a bit daunting, but research has continued to confirm that this traditional healing art can offer a myriad of health benefits — including relief from anxiety. Recently published research has further examined the … Continue reading Strong scientific evidence points to acupuncture as an effective treatment for anxiety disorders
Intermittent fasting inhibits the most common type of childhood leukemia
Intermittent fasting is all the rage right now; it’s been credited with a host of health benefits and heralded as the next big thing in weight loss. The more intermittent fasting (IF) is studied, the more impressive it seems to become: Recent research has shown that fasting regularly, as one does with IF, can actually kill cancer … Continue reading Intermittent fasting inhibits the most common type of childhood leukemia
Study: Multi-resistant bacteria killed by cinnamon bark oil
Researchers continue to search for natural antimicrobial agents as the increasing number of drug-resistant pathogens continues to become a problem for infectious diseases globally. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was revealed that cinnamon bark oil can be used to fight against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection. For the study, researchers at Mahidol University in … Continue reading Study: Multi-resistant bacteria killed by cinnamon bark oil
Milk thistle shows promise in treating liver cancer
Milk thistle has been used in herbal medicine for centuries. Historically, the prickly, purple plant has been used to promote liver health and is highly regarded for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. New studies have shown that the protective benefits of milk thistle are far greater than conventional scientists could have ever imagined. While modern … Continue reading Milk thistle shows promise in treating liver cancer
Get rid of calcium stones with these natural remedies
Crystals, called kidney stones, form in the kidney or bladder in patients with nephrolithiasis. These stones can be composed of struvite, uric acid, or calcium salts, with the last being the most common of the three. Many natural remedies are available to make it easier get rid of calcium stones. One of the biggest risk factors for kidney … Continue reading Get rid of calcium stones with these natural remedies
Scientists study west tropical African plant as a potential remedy for diabetes
In traditional medicine, the jumping seed tree (Sapium ellipticum), a plant widely found in eastern and tropical Africa, is used to treat diabetes naturally. A study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine sought to verify that claim by evaluating the anti-diabetic potential of the plant’s leaf extract. For the study, researchers from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta in Nigeria … Continue reading Scientists study west tropical African plant as a potential remedy for diabetes
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 