Source: Can Where You Live Make You Fat? by Dr. Edward Group Where you live could be a huge factor in your body weight. Studies have shown that people with lower body mass tended to live in neighborhoods that allowed them more access to walkable living, including being able to walk/bike to work or to their … Continue reading Can Where You Live Make You Fat?
Are Mammograms Safe?
Source: Are Mammograms Safe? by Dr. Edward Group The American Cancer Society defines breast cancer as a “malignant tumor that starts from the cells of the breast.” The breast is made up of milk glands and fatty tissues, and cancer can occur in any of these tissues. Cells in our bodies are constantly reproducing, and when … Continue reading Are Mammograms Safe?
Parkinson’s Disease: Could Pesticides Be a Cause?
Source: Parkinson’s Disease: Could Pesticides Be a Cause? by Dr. Edward Group Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a movement disorder that generally impairs speech and motor skills and is characterized by tremors and muscular rigidity. There is still a lot to learn about the symptoms and effects of Parkinson’s disease, but recently, a new study concluded with … Continue reading Parkinson’s Disease: Could Pesticides Be a Cause?
Study: BPA destroys sperm
Results from a five-year trial on the effects of bisphenol-A (BPA) in human males has revealed that the popular plastics chemical destroys sperm. One of the few BPA studies involving humans, the trial sheds more light on the obvious harm BPA causes on male reproduction, and the need to immediately remove the chemical from from … Continue reading Study: BPA destroys sperm
Chemicals in tattoo ink face scrutiny from the FDA
Source: Chemicals in tattoo ink face scrutiny from the FDA by Dr. Edward Group There’s a deeply rooted need inside all of us to personalize the everyday items with which we surround ourselves. These personal touches of course vary considerably from one person to the next, but on some level, it’s something each and every one … Continue reading Chemicals in tattoo ink face scrutiny from the FDA
Olive oil halts growth of breast cancer tumors
Olive oil may help prevent and even fight breast cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain, and published in the journal Carcinogenesis. The researchers found that olive oil appeared to protect rat DNA from the damage that can lead to cancer. Furthermore, it seemed to deactivate key proteins … Continue reading Olive oil halts growth of breast cancer tumors
The remarkable health benefits of Epsom salt baths
Epsom salts have been used by many different cultures for hundreds of years. They have a number of different beneficial properties and are used in gardening, household cleaning and detoxifying the body. These salts are very inexpensive and can be purchased at bulk discounts in garden centers nearly everywhere. Using Epsom salt baths is an … Continue reading The remarkable health benefits of Epsom salt baths
Homemade toothpaste recipes – better oral health for less
If you're shopping for an all natural toothpaste, the list of ingredients to avoid includes diethanolamine, propylene glycol, fluoride, aspartame, saccharine, sodium lauryl sulfate, Triclosan, glycerin, sorbitol, and microbeads. After careful examination of the ingredients, the discerning shopper will see the similarities between food products and other body care products. There are a lot of … Continue reading Homemade toothpaste recipes – better oral health for less
Top 10 amazing, indigenous, all-natural cures from around the world
Before World War II, very few Americans suffered from cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, heart disease, strokes, arthritis, osteoporosis, food allergies, psoriasis, eczema, autism, Asperger's syndrome or even fibromyalgia. There were no processed foods, no genetically modified organisms, no chemical pesticides, no toxic vaccines loaded with mercury and aluminum, no over-the-counter medications loaded with artificial food … Continue reading Top 10 amazing, indigenous, all-natural cures from around the world
Benefits of Beets: How Can They Boost Your Health?
Source: Benefits of Beets: How Can They Boost Your Health? by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to healthy foods, it’s hard to beat beets. The nutrition facts for beets don’t lie. They are a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are great for your health—antioxidants and fiber just to name two. Beets support heart health, … Continue reading Benefits of Beets: How Can They Boost Your Health?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 