Vegetable and fruit juices have risen in popularity over the last few years because of their many health benefits. Now that there are so many options to choose from it can get a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the juicing scene. Not to mention that the taste of some of these recipes are not … Continue reading Here are 5 good reasons to start drinking beet juice today
Maqui berry is an underreported superfood – it shows scientific promise for lowering your blood sugar levels
Maqui berries (Aristotelia chilensis) are considered to be one of the lesser-known superfoods. However, these dark berries come with potent antioxidant and anti-diabetes properties. A Natural Health 365 article shed light on these nutritious fruits, which can rein in blood sugar spikes associated with diabetes. High levels of blood sugar can damage the entire body. They are also the root … Continue reading Maqui berry is an underreported superfood – it shows scientific promise for lowering your blood sugar levels
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?
Curcumin alleviates symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers from India have found that curcumin, the main compound in turmeric, is a safe and effective natural treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. In their study, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, they found that curcumin acts as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory agent for managing rheumatoid arthritis without causing any side effect. Rheumatoid arthritis … Continue reading Curcumin alleviates symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis
Eat more bitter melon to improve your health
Research has revealed that bitter melon (Momordica charantia) a vine that produces a strange-looking fruit with an even stranger flavor, may help treat cancer and inflammation. The study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, analyzed the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties of bitter melon. Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, is a vine that … Continue reading Eat more bitter melon to improve your health
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
Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 21% by simply eating one more serving of veggies a day
According to research, eating more vegetables daily can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 21 percent. The paper, which was published in the European Journal of Cancer, analyzed various studies via meta-analysis to confirm if women who followed diets high in fruit and vegetables did have a lower risk of developing breast cancer. … Continue reading Reduce your risk of breast cancer by 21% by simply eating one more serving of veggies a day
Garlic is good for your heart; it lowers your blood pressure
Garlic has long been renowned for its antibacterial effects; however, several studies have shown that it could also have the potential to be beneficial to the heart. One such study, published in the Journal of Hypertension, indicated that regular intake of garlic could moderately reduce blood pressure, thereby minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease. In the study, … Continue reading Garlic is good for your heart; it lowers your blood pressure
Scientists look at the role of antioxidants in lessening the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes in young women
Scientists from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are gearing for an upcoming study that will explore the role of antioxidants in maintaining vascular health, as well as reducing the risk of cardiovascular risk in women with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, of course, is a chronic condition wherein the pancreas produces little to no insulin. Insulin is … Continue reading Scientists look at the role of antioxidants in lessening the occurrence of Type 1 diabetes in young women
Lycopene, the pigment that gives tomatoes their color, is one of the most powerful anti-cancer agents yet discovered
Whether or not tomatoes are your favorite part of a salad (or pizza), there are certainly good reasons to include as many of them in your diet as possible. One of the greatest reasons is the fact that the lycopene that gives tomatoes their beautiful color is one of the most potent anti-cancer agents yet discovered … Continue reading Lycopene, the pigment that gives tomatoes their color, is one of the most powerful anti-cancer agents yet discovered
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 