Source: Iodine Deficiency and Pregnancy by Dr. Edward Group Although your body requires iodine, it doesn’t produce any on its own. [1] You need to get enough through food or supplementation. Inadequate iodine levels are something you want to avoid. Your thyroid requires iodine to manage your metabolism and regulate your hormone production. [2] If these … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency and Pregnancy
Acupuncture proven to decrease dysmenorrhea, painful PMS
Acupuncture can significantly reduce the pain and duration of the painful pre-menstrual cramping condition known as dysmenorrhea, a number of studies have found. Dysmenorrhea may either result from an underlying pathology of the pelvis (known as "secondary" dysmenorrhea), or it may occur in the absence of any known pathology or cause ("primary" dysmenorrhea). Approximately 25 … Continue reading Acupuncture proven to decrease dysmenorrhea, painful PMS
Natural Remedies for PMS Symptoms
Source: Natural Remedies for PMS Symptoms by Dr. Edward Group Millions of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome. Bloating, breakouts, pain, headaches, cramp, fatigue and irritability, the list of symptoms attributed to PMS are endless. Month after month, some women dread the onset of their periods and the discomfort that accompanies it. Some use over-the-counter painkillers or pills … Continue reading Natural Remedies for PMS Symptoms
Light alcohol consumption tied to increased risk of breast cancer in women
In 1987, a working group of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) – an agency of the World Health Organization (WHO) – listed cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, esophagus and liver as "causally related to the consumption of alcoholic beverages." After a review of scientific data in 2007, the IARC added breast cancer and colorectal cancers … Continue reading Light alcohol consumption tied to increased risk of breast cancer in women
Iodine and Breast Health: 6 Things You Need to Know
Source: Iodine and Breast Health: 6 Things You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group The necessity of Iodine isn’t exclusive to the thyroid, the entire body needs it. You might say that your body requires iodine the way a car requires oil — it’s simply necessary for the entire system to function properly. Many people don't … Continue reading Iodine and Breast Health: 6 Things You Need to Know
5 Reasons Breastfeeding is Awesome
Source: 5 Reasons Breastfeeding is Awesome by Dr. Edward Group Many mothers choose breastfeeding because of the close bonding experience and the fact that it’s the most nutritious option for their baby. Commercial formulas, even the organic ones, simply can’t compare. Let’s take a look at 5 proven reasons why breastfeeding is just plain awesome. 1. … Continue reading 5 Reasons Breastfeeding is Awesome
Abortion stillbirth events from Gardasil far exceed all other vaccines
According to a National Vaccine Information Center (nvic.org) MedAlerts blog entry written in November 2010, the incidents of abortion and stillbirth events from the HPV4 vaccine Gardasil supersedes the same event from all other vaccinations. The research and post was written by Steven M. Rubin, Ph.D., a computer scientist who maintains the online searchable VAERS … Continue reading Abortion stillbirth events from Gardasil far exceed all other vaccines
Sugar sweetened drinks increase heart disease and diabetes risk in women
The result of a research study released by the American Heart Association's (AHA) Scientific Sessions provides evidence that women drinking two or more sugary drinks a day may increase waistline size and risk of heart disease, even if they don't gain weight. Heart disease is the leading killer of women and men alike and closely … Continue reading Sugar sweetened drinks increase heart disease and diabetes risk in women
Women opting for an anti-inflammatory diet can protect themselves from osteoporosis and painful bone loss
Bone health is something that many women are concerned about, especially as they age. Osteoporosis is not a condition that anyone wants to be afflicted by when they get on in years. Conventional medicine has touted many theories on how women can protect themselves from bone loss, but a recent study has shed light on … Continue reading Women opting for an anti-inflammatory diet can protect themselves from osteoporosis and painful bone loss
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Yeast Infections
Source: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Yeast Infections by Dr. Edward Group It’s hard to live in a living world without some living organisms taking residence on or inside of your body. It might not be the most pleasant idea, but everyone is carrying bugs of some sort. Harmful organisms in the intestines and bacteria … Continue reading 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Yeast Infections
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 