Air pollution is an inescapable health threat of our time, and no matter the amount of healthy choices you make, you are still vulnerable to exposure. The health effects of air pollution are many, including allergies, asthma, heart disease, lung disease, and even nerve damage. Even exercising outdoors in urban environments can increase our intake of pollutants, … Continue reading Easy Detox Tip: Eat Broccoli Sprouts
3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness
Source: 3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness by Dr. Edward Group Elderberry, scientific name Sambucus nigra, comes from the elder tree, which is native to Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. It also grows across the United States and Canada. Many cultures have appreciated and relied on the elder tree for everything from musical … Continue reading 3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness
Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies
Three new studies published in the journal of the American Medical Association are proving the benefit of a plant-based diet in greatly reducing the risk of cancer. The studies show that high consumption of fruits and vegetables wards off a variety of cancers. (They also show that consuming red meat multiplies the risk of colon … Continue reading Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies
Olive oil really is the healthiest oil for frying foods, scientists find
While frying is considered a generally unsafe way to prepare food, a number of studies have demonstrated that frying can be healthy, as long as you use olive oil to do it. According to Rachel Adams, senior lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom, cooking with high heat triggers changes in oils that alter their aroma, flavor, … Continue reading Olive oil really is the healthiest oil for frying foods, scientists find
Spirulina explained: Here’s what you need to know about this healing superfood
One of the oldest life forms on Earth, spirulina is a blue-green microalgae that helped produce the oxygen in our atmosphere billions of years ago so that other life forms could appear (http://www.chinese-herbs.org/spirulina/). The original 'superfood,' spirulina is so nutrient dense that you could survive on it and water alone. Hundreds of studies have confirmed … Continue reading Spirulina explained: Here’s what you need to know about this healing superfood
White vs Brown Rice: Why is Brown Rice Healthier?
Source: White vs Brown Rice: Why is Brown Rice Healthier? by Dr. Edward Group The next time you reach for the white rice, you may want to reconsider. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition recently conducted a study that confirms brown rice as the hands-down healthier choice for your dinner grain. The Health Differences Brown rice … Continue reading White vs Brown Rice: Why is Brown Rice Healthier?
7 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Source: 7 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds by Dr. Edward Group Seeds can be a fantastic source of nutrition and pumpkin seeds are among the best. The pumpkin is a member of the squash family and it’s is native to North and Central America. Its seeds have been used by Native Americans for centuries to support urinary … Continue reading 7 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Organic Tomatoes vs. Conventional Tomatoes
Source: Organic Tomatoes vs. Conventional Tomatoes by Dr. Edward Group A study conducted by researchers at the University of Barcelona shows that organic tomatoes contain higher levels of phenolic compounds than conventional tomatoes [1]. Phenolic compounds are organic molecules with proven human health benefits and are found in many vegetables. This further substantiates previous research by the UB’s … Continue reading Organic Tomatoes vs. Conventional Tomatoes
10 Surprising health benefits of cinnamon
Cinnamon is more than just that thing you sprinkle on toast or on top of a holiday drink. The spice, is typically used in baked goods and pastries, mostly because it smells really good — but its benefits go far beyond its scent. Cinnamon, whether in stick or powder form, comes from the inner bark of evergreen trees … Continue reading 10 Surprising health benefits of cinnamon
Study: Walnuts May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Research by investigators at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, in West Virginia, suggests that regularly eating a few ounces of walnuts could significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer in women [1]. For their initial study, the university research team compared instances of breast cancer in several groups of laboratory mice that were … Continue reading Study: Walnuts May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 