Avocados are a popular superfood because they’re full of “good” dietary fats. But did you know that this nutritious fruit is also used to make avocado oil? What is avocado oil? The avocado (Persea americana) is rich in essential minerals and vitamins. The fruit, also called the “alligator pear,” offers various health benefits, and the same goes for avocado oil. … Continue reading You know about the health benefits of olive oil, but how about avocado oil?
PROVEN: Eating organic food lowers cancer risk
If, like many other people, you’re convinced that organic produce is nothing more than an over-priced and unnecessary fad, you might be intrigued to learn that a study conducted by researchers from France’s equivalent of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, known as Inserm, has confirmed that organic fruit and veg is worth the extra money … Continue reading PROVEN: Eating organic food lowers cancer risk
Is chlorella the most potent superfood?
Did you know that chlorella, a type of microalgae, is one of the most potent superfoods in the world? The video below – which was uploaded on the official Healing the Body Brighteon channel – features Derek Henry, founder of Healing the Body, a website that focuses on natural healing. Henry, who is also the creator of the THRIVE Online Health … Continue reading Is chlorella the most potent superfood?
Use horticultural vinegar as a natural herbicide
Weeds are a home gardener’s nightmare. There are many ways to eliminate pesky weeds, from old-school hand-pulling to using herbicides, but there is a natural and effective alternative that is worth considering. If you are facing a weed problem in your garden, try using horticultural vinegar as an alternative to store-bought herbicides that may contain toxic chemicals. How … Continue reading Use horticultural vinegar as a natural herbicide
Want bigger, healthier potatoes? Use straw mulch; it improves soil quality and suppresses weeds
Want to get the most yield and the biggest tubers from your crop of potatoes, protect them from certain pests and weeds, and not use any artificial chemicals? An American study reported that adding straw mulch to the soil around emerging potatoes will result in bigger, healthier tubers. Mulch was also shown to protect the crops against … Continue reading Want bigger, healthier potatoes? Use straw mulch; it improves soil quality and suppresses weeds
Are “free-range” and “organic” eggs as ethical as they seem? Controversial chicken husbandry practices and what you can do about it
When you’re out shopping for eggs or chicken, do you make a point of looking for “free-range” on the label? Many people are willing to pay extra for free-range eggs because they believe it means the animal has a better life. You might picture chickens frolicking in an open, grassy field, pecking around and enjoying … Continue reading Are “free-range” and “organic” eggs as ethical as they seem? Controversial chicken husbandry practices and what you can do about it
Bitter melon is used by many traditional healers to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and stimulate menstruation
Contrary to its name, the bitter melon is, in fact, sweet for your health. Bitter melon (Momordica charantia) is an herbaceous annual vine that has fragrant yellow flowers and produces an elongated fruit that is harvested for food while immature. The oblong fruit resembles a wrinkly cucumber with white or green skin, which gradually turns to yellow or … Continue reading Bitter melon is used by many traditional healers to relieve gastrointestinal symptoms and stimulate menstruation
Monsanto hit with $290 million cancer liability ruling in Roundup (glyphosate) herbicide trial
A San Francisco jury found Monsanto (now owned by Bayer) liable for the glyphosate-induced cancer of Dewayne Johnson, who is dying from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Johnson sprayed glyphosate 20-30 times per year on public school grounds (near children, no less), and he was twice “doused” with glyphosate due to malfunctioning equipment. Monsanto — which has been responsible for … Continue reading Monsanto hit with $290 million cancer liability ruling in Roundup (glyphosate) herbicide trial
Here are the best naturally detoxifying foods you can eat every day
Every day you end up absorbing toxic substances from your surroundings that impair your health. Your body naturally removes these toxins, but you can give it a boost by eating certain types of food. An article in Paleohacks listed the ten best foods that can naturally detoxify your body. The first is sauerkraut, the fermented cabbage you usually add … Continue reading Here are the best naturally detoxifying foods you can eat every day
Control weeds naturally with vinegar
If you want to use a natural and non-toxic weed killer in your garden or homestead, try some horticultural vinegar. You can use this kind of vinegar to keep your garden free of weeds. It is effective for weed control and it is also an eco-friendly option that does not include any harmful chemicals. If … Continue reading Control weeds naturally with vinegar
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 