Wolf’s bane (Arnica montana) is a medicinal flowering plant that’s also known as mountain arnica. Wolf’s bane thrives in arid, mountainous regions. The flowering plant, which belongs to about 30 plants in the genus Arnica, looks like a large yellow daisy. According to Judith Ladner, who writes for the website Grassland Species, the word arnica comes from the Greek word “arnakis,” which means … Continue reading Have you heard of wolf’s bane? This pretty yellow plant has many medicinal uses
Acupressure therapy can be used to restore hormonal balance; here are some acupressure points to try
In your neck is a small butterfly-shaped gland that regulates your hormones and controls the metabolic processes of your body. This organ is your thyroid gland, and it normally produces just the right amount of your hormones to keep your body functioning properly. If your thyroid gland produces too little or too many hormones, you … Continue reading Acupressure therapy can be used to restore hormonal balance; here are some acupressure points to try
Walking is crucial to lower back health
The lower back never really stops working to support the upper body. But we rarely pay attention to it, much less do things that are actively beneficial to it. An article on Spine-health suggests showering more love for your extremely busy lower back by walking more often. Walking is the least we can do for our lower back. After … Continue reading Walking is crucial to lower back health
How to use reflexology to improve your overall well-being
Constant stress can really do a number on your body. Most of us are exposed to a number to stressors during our daily grind, whether it be heavy traffic, emotional negativity or a taxing workload. Stress can come in many forms and this can lead to a decline in our physical health and energy. Fortunately, reflexology … Continue reading How to use reflexology to improve your overall well-being
Flaxseed is one of the world’s most important medicinal foods
Flaxseed is the latest of many superfoods that can provide a bounty of nutritional value while improving your overall health. It is an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids, lignans, dietary fiber, protein, and many other beneficial nutrients, making it one of the world’s most important medicinal foods. Flaxseed, also known as linseed, is the seed … Continue reading Flaxseed is one of the world’s most important medicinal foods
Acupuncture at these specific points alleviates pain in cancer patients
Cancer causes many adverse complications, including constant pain. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine looked into the viability of using acupuncture to soothe this pain and cause relief to cancer patients. Although cancers are named after the body part where the tumor – or tumors, in some cases – is located, its effects can … Continue reading Acupuncture at these specific points alleviates pain in cancer patients
Here are some of the most common causes of backaches and effective ways to avoid them
A backache is one of the most common complications worldwide, affecting more than 90 percent of the population. It is also the leading cause of disability in individuals younger than 45. It can interrupt an individual’s work and personal life. For this reason, it is important to know the common causes of a backache and how to … Continue reading Here are some of the most common causes of backaches and effective ways to avoid them
Boswellia is a powerful anti-inflammatory herbal extract that can prevent cancer
Ginger and turmeric might get all the attention when it comes to fighting cancer naturally, but there is one often-overlooked herb that can also help address this deadly disease: boswellia. You might not have heard of boswellia, but you may know it by its other name: frankincense. It is said to be one of the … Continue reading Boswellia is a powerful anti-inflammatory herbal extract that can prevent cancer
Sexual Medicine and the Rape of Humanity
Sex is an explosive subject, one that many people just cannot deal with. Religious people like to make judgments about sex that can turn ugly as they are threatened with anything that takes them out of their box of fixed concepts and ideas. Doctors on the other hand have to deal with human sexuality in … Continue reading Sexual Medicine and the Rape of Humanity
Reiki found to be more effective than drugs at treating lower back pain
According to a study in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, an alternative treatment from Japan called Reiki may be the key to addressing lower back pain in patients with an intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH). Patients with an IVDH often suffer from symptoms like lower back pain, and chronic lumbar pain that can last for about 12 weeks. This … Continue reading Reiki found to be more effective than drugs at treating lower back pain
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 