Dr. Michael Greger, a physician and nutrition expert, advocates for a whole-food, plant-based diet to prevent, halt and even reverse chronic diseases, as detailed in his bestselling book "How Not to Die" (co-authored with Gene Stone). Greger's mission was sparked by his grandmother's recovery from end-stage heart disease through dietary changes, leading him to study … Continue reading Dr. Michael Greger’s “How Not To Die” shows the power of FOOD to prevent and reverse disease
Gregory Gore’s “Defeat Cancer” explores new frontiers in cancer treatment beyond conventional medicine
Over a million Americans are diagnosed with cancer annually, with more than 500,000 deaths each year, yet a cure remains elusive despite extensive research and funding. Gregory A. Gore, author of "Defeat Cancer," rejected conventional treatments (like radiation) after his prostate cancer diagnosis, opting instead for natural remedies, nutrition and a holistic "Ten-Step Natural … Continue reading Gregory Gore’s “Defeat Cancer” explores new frontiers in cancer treatment beyond conventional medicine
Eating a plant-based diet can help protect against COVID-19, researchers find
People who eat a plant-based diet are less likely to contract COVID-19 and become severely ill with the disease, according to a recent study by researchers from Harvard Medical School, King’s College London and the health science company ZOE. The researchers analyzed data from over 590,000 people from the United States and the United Kingdom who answered a survey about … Continue reading Eating a plant-based diet can help protect against COVID-19, researchers find
CONTROL THE FOOD: Amazon quietly building nationwide grocery chain during the pandemic
In the middle of a pandemic that has seen businesses struggle to stay afloat, online retail giant Amazon has quietly been building its own chain of grocery stores. Called Amazon Fresh, the first of these stores was opened to the public in Los Angeles in September last year. The company opened its 11th store on Thursday, … Continue reading CONTROL THE FOOD: Amazon quietly building nationwide grocery chain during the pandemic
Keep inflammation at an all-time low by eating these 10 anti-inflammatory foods
Arthritis causes pain, swelling and stiffness in your joints. There is no cure for the condition, but treatments like surgery and physical therapy can help relieve its many symptoms. You can also supplement your preferred treatment by making changes to your regular diet. Naturally reduce inflammation and pain caused by arthritis by eating the 10 anti-inflammatory foods detailed below. … Continue reading Keep inflammation at an all-time low by eating these 10 anti-inflammatory foods
Here’s to “good” bacteria: Eating raw organic fruits and veggies helps boost your gut health
To avoid harmful chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the food that you consume, it’s best to buy organic fruits and vegetables. A study published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology found that consuming organic produce promotes gut microbiome diversity. Birgit Wassermann, the first author of the study and a researcher at the Graz University of Technology in Austria, explained that consuming raw … Continue reading Here’s to “good” bacteria: Eating raw organic fruits and veggies helps boost your gut health
Clean eating: Vegetarian weight loss tips
Following a balanced diet ensures that you eat delicious and nutritious foods that can boost your overall health and well-being. If you’re interested in going vegetarian to improve your eating habits and lose some weight, experts recommend trying different types of vegetarian diets to find the one that suits your health condition and lifestyle. Vegetarian diet basics Following … Continue reading Clean eating: Vegetarian weight loss tips
Experts: A balanced, optimal immune system is key to avoiding coronavirus
With COVID-19 still ravaging the entire world, medical experts have emphasized the importance of not just social distancing and proper hygiene, but also of a healthy, balanced immune system. The latter is especially important, according to Rafael Máñez, head of the intensive care unit at Bellvitge University Hospital, near Barcelona, Spain, because of COVID-19’s “severe” phase, which happens … Continue reading Experts: A balanced, optimal immune system is key to avoiding coronavirus
Research: Eating lentils twice a week can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 24%
Are you already doing everything you can to prevent breast cancer? Sure, you’re exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet with plenty of organic produce, and maintaining a healthy weight, but just how many lentils are you eating? The answer to that last question is more important than you might think, as a recent study shows … Continue reading Research: Eating lentils twice a week can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 24%
Whole Foods pushes TOXIC blood-clotting canola oil in more than 50% of their packaged products and at the prepared food bar
The slogan on the Whole Foods website says, “Eat real food.” Sure. Then at the top of the home page they claim, “We’re growing something good.” Really? Since when is rapeseed good? Most of the signature Whole Foods brand “365” products contain rapeseed oil (also known as Canadian Low Acid Oil or “canola” for short). All canola … Continue reading Whole Foods pushes TOXIC blood-clotting canola oil in more than 50% of their packaged products and at the prepared food bar
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 