Should SHTF, you may experience a much greater risk for physical injuries. This could be complicated by the possible lack of operational medical treatment facilities or medical supplies. You may, therefore, need to depend on nature’s boons to keep yourself safe from harm. Among the herbs you need for your emergency first aid kit, yarrow … Continue reading Your SHTF medicinal herb kit should contain yarrow
Known as the “bliss molecule”, anandamide is a natural way to stimulate a sense of happiness
You probably have not heard of anandamide, but you would have certainly felt its effects. The “bliss molecule” is a natural neurotransmitter and endocannabinoid that creates a sense of happiness, an article on Be Brain Fit stated. Anandamide stimulates the same pleasure receptors as the main cannabinoid in marijuana. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol, this endocannabinoid is naturally produced by your … Continue reading Known as the “bliss molecule”, anandamide is a natural way to stimulate a sense of happiness
An ingredient found in a traditional Chinese medicine shown to be effective in treating psoriasis
An ingredient used in traditional Chinese medicine can effectively treat moderate psoriasis, according to a study published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In their study, researchers from the U.S. and Taiwan examined Indigo naturalis, also known as Qing Dai in Chinese medicine, on whether it was able to address symptoms of psoriasis. In traditional medicine, Indigo naturalis has been used … Continue reading An ingredient found in a traditional Chinese medicine shown to be effective in treating psoriasis
Scientific study reveals Mexican mint essential oil can treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Research has shown that the essential oil of Plectranthus amboinicus(PAEO), also known as Mexican mint, can potentially be used as an alternative treatment for certain antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the effects of PAEO and its active ingredient carvacrol in Staphylococcus aureus in vitro. To make PAEO, researchers collected the leaves and … Continue reading Scientific study reveals Mexican mint essential oil can treat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Food science: Indian herbs found to have profound protective effects against diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes have been linked to each other. When a person has diabetes, Alzheimer’s is more likely to occur too – most likely because of the insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and inflammation diabetes causes. Because of this, researchers at Yogi Vemana University in India aimed to develop natural powerful agents for dual therapy of … Continue reading Food science: Indian herbs found to have profound protective effects against diabetes and Alzheimer’s
The best essential oils for healthier hair
Essential oils are versatile natural remedies that have been used for numerous purposes. One of the many benefits of essential oils is the ability to enhance hair health. Here are some of the best essential oils to keep your locks healthy and looking their best: Bergamot oil – Derived from the interior cells of the ring of bergamot oranges, … Continue reading The best essential oils for healthier hair
Large-scale survey concludes that traditional Chinese medicine can be used to remedy infantile cerebral palsy
For people whose children happen to suffer from infantile cerebral palsy, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may prove to be a therapeutic boon. A major Taiwanese survey determined that complementary treatment with TCM helps improve both cerebral palsy and associated disorders. The survey is the first large-scale study on the use of complementary TCM in treating this particular … Continue reading Large-scale survey concludes that traditional Chinese medicine can be used to remedy infantile cerebral palsy
Scientists identify an effective malaria remedy in an overlooked African tree
Researchers have established that the leaves of the Syzygium guineense, also known as the waterberry tree, contained anti-malarial activity, in line with its traditional use in preventing and treating malaria. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at how the leaf extract of S. guineense in mice infected with malaria. For the study, mice were inoculated with the malaria … Continue reading Scientists identify an effective malaria remedy in an overlooked African tree
Lyme disease: What it is, how to avoid it, and how to prepare for it
Approximately 30,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S. Lyme disease is a vector borne disease spread by the black-legged (deer) ticks of the genus Ixodes. Deer ticks do not cause the infection; they are the vector. Vectors transmit an infectious pathogen into another living organism. The infection is caused when the pathogen enters … Continue reading Lyme disease: What it is, how to avoid it, and how to prepare for it
Baking soda in the garden: 10 natural remedy uses for this basic household staple
Baking soda is an incredibly useful product that can be used in your garden. The household staple has been gaining popularity in the last few years because it is an inexpensive and abundant alternative to many synthetic chemicals out there. What’s more, baking soda — being all-natural — offers little to no side effects. We … Continue reading Baking soda in the garden: 10 natural remedy uses for this basic household staple
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 