The Healing Power of Berries

Berry impressive healing powers

Not only have berries been part of our diet since ancient times, they also provide invaluable protection against numerous diseases. Our ancestors knew about their healing powers only by experience, but modern science has proven the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect of plant pigments. Blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries, cranberries, lingonberries and gojiberries are effective in urinary tract infections, help regulate intestinal activity, strengthen the vascular system and can prevent cancer. They are ideally suited for diabetics, and their ingredients help us brace ourselves for the fight against dementia and Alzheimer’s. A great guidebook that even lets us indulge a little.


Margarete Dressler, born in 1950, studied communications and psychology in Munich. She now lives in Bavaria, where she works as a freelance writer. Her areas of expertise are in the health and nutrition fields.