Source: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability? by Dr. Edward Group Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient the human body is able to absorb and use. You might think that when you eat an apple every iota of vitamin A, every antioxidant, and every mineral it contains is used by your body with … Continue reading The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
Understanding Calcium: The Best Forms of Calcium Supplements
Source: Understanding Calcium: The Best Forms of Calcium Supplements by Dr. Edward Group We have all heard about how important calcium is for maintaining healthy bones, muscles and nerves. We also may be aware of the role calcium plays in inter-cellular communications. But many are unaware that the common American daily diet is not offering enough … Continue reading Understanding Calcium: The Best Forms of Calcium Supplements
What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Source: What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? by Dr. Edward Group We all feel tired, even exhausted, some of the time. But for some people, the exhaustion never lets up, and it comes along with physical discomfort, sleep issues, and trouble with memory and concentration. Anywhere from about 800,000 to 2.5 million Americans may have myalgic encephalomyelitis … Continue reading What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
How Does Digestion Work?
Source: How Does Digestion Work? by Dr. Edward Group The garbage passed off as food today and the high rates of digestive disorders plaguing the nation make it clear that the importance of the digestive process is not understood. Digestion is a process that can affect our daily quality of life, playing a direct role in … Continue reading How Does Digestion Work?
Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group The gut is a delicate ecosystem that’s home to living organisms known as probiotics. Probiotics are helpful microbes that encourage good health by assisting with many different processes in the human body. They are probably best known for the contribution they make to gut health … Continue reading Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
De-Inflame with Superfoods, Part II
The human body has an incredible ability and desire to heal itself. Part of this self-healing process is the inflammatory cascade. This process is critical, but typically for a short period of time. However, when balancing mechanisms such as anti-inflammatory mediators are deficient or of poor quality, the inflammatory response grows too strong. The food … Continue reading De-Inflame with Superfoods, Part II
De-Inflame with Superfoods, Part I
Cellular inflammation has been shown to be the underlying marker in nearly every major health problem. Every single day our body is attacked by free radicals; cells are damaged; and inflammatory mediators are produced and triggered throughout our body. Fortunately, God gave us an incredible ability to heal and regulate abnormal cells. He also provided … Continue reading De-Inflame with Superfoods, Part I
Reverse chronic inflammatory diseases naturally
Chronic inflammatory diseases are a common day epidemic. Every year the number of individuals with debilitating chronic inflammatory diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, mental depressive conditions, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome grow. These inflammatory conditions are commonly associated with a hyper responsive immune system. Overcoming these conditions begins with rebuilding the intestinal … Continue reading Reverse chronic inflammatory diseases naturally
5 Tips For Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy
Source: 5 Tips For Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy by Dr. Edward Group Your digestive system is where it all begins. You won’t produce energy, have a balanced mood, or fight illness if you can’t digest, break down, and absorb nutrients. There are many simple things you can do to keep your digestive system healthy, many of … Continue reading 5 Tips For Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy
What are the Symptoms of Andropause?
Source: What are the Symptoms of Andropause? by Dr. Edward Group As men age, their bodies produce less testosterone. Because testosterone supports so many of the processes in a man’s body, big changes occur when it’s in short supply. “Andropause” (or “male menopause”) is the term given to the overall process and symptoms that occur when testosterone levels … Continue reading What are the Symptoms of Andropause?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 