Source: Self-Care While Social Distancing: 12 Ideas & Tips by Dr. Edward Group Health experts are recommending "social distancing" — staying home and going out only for essentials. Some people relish the idea, while others get a bit stir-crazy, even as we know it’s for the greater good. Uncertain times like these can feel stressful. But … Continue reading Self-Care While Social Distancing: 12 Ideas & Tips
Zinc & The Immune System: Learn How It Works
Source: Zinc & The Immune System: Learn How It Works by Dr. Edward Group When Thomas B., a technical director from Sherwood, Arkansas, started looking at all the benefits of taking the essential mineral zinc, he was amazed. "I started reading about zinc and knew I had to start using it," he says. "I remember thinking: How … Continue reading Zinc & The Immune System: Learn How It Works
How to Transform Your Tub Into a Healing Hot Spring
Source: How to Transform Your Tub Into a Healing Hot Spring by Dr. Edward Group Since antiquity, cultures around the world have sought out the healing power of baths. Ancient Greeks were among the first to harness the power of water to boost physical and mental health. They bathed in sulfurous hot springs to relieve muscle … Continue reading How to Transform Your Tub Into a Healing Hot Spring
The Epigenetics of Honeybee Memory Offers a Glimpse Into Our Own Minds
The fascinating memory of a honeybee could give us hints about our own long-term memory formation, scientists suggest. According to a new study, epigenetic marks are added to the DNA of honeybees in a response to an enzyme known as DNA methyltransferase (Dmnt) and removed in response to a Dnmt inhibitor drug. This epigenetic mechanism … Continue reading The Epigenetics of Honeybee Memory Offers a Glimpse Into Our Own Minds
Muscles ‘Remember’ Previous Exercise in the Form of Epigenetic Tags on DNA
Our muscles may actually possess a molecular memory in the form of epigenetic marks on our DNA. According to a study published in Scientific Reports, these chemical tags tell a tale of when skeletal muscles grew after exercise and could possibly help them grow bigger later on. Although you might think that month-long resistance training class that you’ve been meaning to sign … Continue reading Muscles ‘Remember’ Previous Exercise in the Form of Epigenetic Tags on DNA
A Simple 5-Step Bedtime Routine That Really Works
Source: A Simple 5-Step Bedtime Routine That Really Works by Dr. Edward Group We’ve all been there. You crawl into bed, drowsy and ready to drift into dreamland. But just as you start to doze off, you remember that you forgot to respond to an email. You open your eyes and reach for your phone. An … Continue reading A Simple 5-Step Bedtime Routine That Really Works
Study shows how viruses affect the bacteria populations in your gut, and what that means for your health
Bacteriophages, also known as phages, are viruses that target and destroy bacteria. An interesting thing about phages is that each one targets one specific strain of bacteria. Because of this, doctors used phages to fight bacterial infections before the dawn of antibiotics. Now, with the prevalence of antibiotic resistance, researchers are revisiting the idea of using … Continue reading Study shows how viruses affect the bacteria populations in your gut, and what that means for your health
Why is Vaping Harmful? HINT: It’s NOT Because of Nicotine
Recent news and events surrounding vaping have divided people on the safety of this craze. But is vaping really safer than cigarettes? In this video, I discuss why vaping is dangerous and tobacco may not be as deadly as you think. Why is Vaping Harmful? HINT: It's NOT Because of Nicotine Video Length: 8:46 minutes … Continue reading Why is Vaping Harmful? HINT: It’s NOT Because of Nicotine
Gut Health Kit: What If You Could Reset Your Gut in Just 30 Days?
Source: Gut Health Kit: What If You Could Reset Your Gut in Just 30 Days? by Dr. Edward Group "I was so bloated that I looked nine months pregnant," explains Andrea D., a school secretary from Madison, Wisconsin. "Anything I ate would come right back up, but I was still gaining unwanted weight." With pain rippling … Continue reading Gut Health Kit: What If You Could Reset Your Gut in Just 30 Days?
Natural Remedies for Jet Lag to Get You Feeling Balanced
Source: Natural Remedies for Jet Lag to Get You Feeling Balanced by Dr. Edward Group Today I'm going to be talking about how to recover from jet lag naturally. If you ever traveled overseas or across multiple time zones, you probably know what I'm talking about because you’ve experienced jet lag. And, let me tell you, … Continue reading Natural Remedies for Jet Lag to Get You Feeling Balanced
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 