Researchers claimed to have figured out exactly how amyloid beta and tau proteins harm the brain during the onset and progress of Alzheimer’s disease. They urged for therapies that simultaneously target both pathogenic proteins because the structures they formed could interact with each other. When amyloid beta accumulates in the brain, it forms stiff plaques. Similarly, high levels of … Continue reading New study sheds light on how Alzheimer’s disease damages the brain
Can aloe vera be used to treat sepsis?
Sepsis is a serious condition that can lead to organ failure or death if not treated immediately. A team of researchers from China and Japan explored the natural treatments for this disease and found that metabolites in the aloe vera plant can potentially be used to treat it. In their study, they looked at the anti-inflammatory effects of … Continue reading Can aloe vera be used to treat sepsis?
Shiitake mushrooms are a powerful medicinal superfood
A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that a formulation of fermented shiitake mushroom with added rice bran can inhibit the growth of Salmonella typhimurium in infected mouse organs. In the study, researchers developed a novel antimicrobial food-compatible formulation. A team of researchers from Korea and the U.S. examined the effect of the formulation … Continue reading Shiitake mushrooms are a powerful medicinal superfood
Cucumber vs. zucchini – they’re both deceptively similar, but offer unique health benefits
Cucumbers are usually consumed cold or served in salads while zucchinis are often cooked or used for baking. Despite their differences, both plants share some similarities, especially when it comes to their nutritional profiles. Did you know that zucchini is classified as a vegetable while cucumber is classified as both a fruit and a vegetable? Nutritional … Continue reading Cucumber vs. zucchini – they’re both deceptively similar, but offer unique health benefits
Electroacupuncture confirmed an effective alternative treatment for mild cognitive impairment
Electroacupuncture can be used as an effective alternative treatment for mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In this paper, its benefits on mild cognitive impairment were investigated in comparison to Western interventions. Almost half of the people with MCI tend to progress … Continue reading Electroacupuncture confirmed an effective alternative treatment for mild cognitive impairment
Natural treatments for bronchitis may be found in Kampo medicine
Medicine has indeed developed by leaps and bounds, which is great, for the most part. However, it also means that more “modern” forms of medicine, such as Western medicine, have become the norm in healthcare, with more traditional approaches being labeled as “alternative” or worse, shunned altogether. It’s unfortunate, really, since they are still as … Continue reading Natural treatments for bronchitis may be found in Kampo medicine
Polysaccharide extract from reishi mushrooms found to have hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties
A new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that polysaccharide extract from reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) contains hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties that work against obesity. In this study, a team of researchers at Hunan Agricultural University in China looked at the effect of reishi mushroom polysaccharides on obesity. The Chinese research team examined the … Continue reading Polysaccharide extract from reishi mushrooms found to have hypolipidemic, antioxidant, and antiapoptotic properties
Researchers study fungi to turn food waste into sustainable bioplastic
In a world in which 9 million people die from hunger each year, it’s absolutely unacceptable that 40 percent of all foods are wasted. The food industry is responsible for creating high amounts of biodegradable waste, and finding ways to put this waste to good use could have a significant positive impact on the planet. … Continue reading Researchers study fungi to turn food waste into sustainable bioplastic
It’s a double whammy – Type 2 diabetes linked to erectile dysfunction
A study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics concludes that there is a distinct and unique connection between Type 2 diabetes and the risk for erectile dysfunction (ED). This is one the first few studies that have determined that diabetes, independent of other risk factors, can affect a man’s ability to get or maintain an erection. … Continue reading It’s a double whammy – Type 2 diabetes linked to erectile dysfunction
Aged garlic is incredibly good for your heart
The greatest bane of health and life in the United States can be prevented by consuming a common kitchen herb. Heart disease can be avoided by eating aged garlic, which contains natural compounds that support the healthy functions of the cardiovascular system. Aged garlic exerts a number of beneficial effects that benefit the heart directly and … Continue reading Aged garlic is incredibly good for your heart
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 