Source: Why Nutrition Facts Matter by Dr. Edward Group Do you pay attention to the Nutrition Facts label when you buy food? You should. It’s not perfect, but it is an excellent resource for ensuring your body gets the right nutrients in the right amounts. The Nutrition Facts label should be one of the first things … Continue reading Why Nutrition Facts Matter
What Are Micronutrients? A Review of Essential Nutrients
Source: What Are Micronutrients? A Review of Essential Nutrients by Dr. Edward Group Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals required by your body. Unlike macronutrients, you only need minuscule amounts of micronutrients to maintain good health. Micronutrients are essential to the production of enzymes, hormones, proteins, and other products created by your body. Some micronutrients have … Continue reading What Are Micronutrients? A Review of Essential Nutrients
Are trans-fats linked to aggressive behavior?
New data on dietary trans-fatty acids (dTFA) indicate that they could be contributing to aggressive, irrational behavior, though dTFA are primarily synthetic compounds that have been introduced only recently. In one timely peer-reviewed study by researchers from the University of California, San Diego, "dTFA were strongly significantly associated with greater aggression, with dTFA more consistently predictive than … Continue reading Are trans-fats linked to aggressive behavior?
6 Health Benefits of Eating Organic Food
Source: 6 Health Benefits of Eating Organic Food by Dr. Edward Group Agribusiness is all about profits, not your health. It is an industry that has developed a system of food production that’s completely forgotten what food is all about: nutrition and health — not to mention taste. It’s gotten so bad that it’s becoming difficult … Continue reading 6 Health Benefits of Eating Organic Food
Iodine in Salt: Why Is It Added?
Source: Iodine in Salt: Why Is It Added? by Dr. Edward Group Most kitchen cupboards in the United States probably contain a box of iodized salt. Most salts sold in supermarkets display on the label, “This salt supplies iodine, a necessary nutrient.” But do you know why the iodine in salt is added?Tiny amounts of several … Continue reading Iodine in Salt: Why Is It Added?
Mercury in seafood – What is safer and what to avoid
Mercury is an element (Hg on the periodic table) that is naturally found in our environment in the air, water, rocks and soil. Mercury can be found in several different forms: metallic mercury, inorganic mercury compounds, and organic mercury compounds. Metallic mercury is also known as elemental mercury. At room temperatures, this form of mercury … Continue reading Mercury in seafood – What is safer and what to avoid
The 10 Best Stress Relieving Foods
Source: The 10 Best Stress Relieving Foods by Dr. Edward Group Feeling stressed? Get some exercise! It’s one of nature’s most underutilized activities and perhaps one of the most effective and natural stress reducers. Studies consistently indicate that exercise is a helpful tool for alleviating stress and improving overall mood. [1] However, exercise is only one … Continue reading The 10 Best Stress Relieving Foods
The Health Dangers of Energy Drinks
Source: The Health Dangers of Energy Drinks by Dr. Edward Group Often promising a quick boost, an “energy drink” is generally defined as a drink which contains ingredients claimed to enhance mental and physical performance- in some way or another. Energy drinks have soared in popularity since the 1990’s and there are many, many readily available … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Energy Drinks
Health Ranger research breakthrough: How to block nearly all the mercury in your diet using common, everyday foods
As part of my ongoing scientific research into heavy metals, elemental retention and metals capturing, I have identified and documented anti-heavy-metals substances which have a remarkable natural affinity for binding with and "capturing" heavy metals. Why is this important? Because much of the "scientific" community today is actually corporate-driven junk science that's trying to poison you with mercury in … Continue reading Health Ranger research breakthrough: How to block nearly all the mercury in your diet using common, everyday foods
Betaine Hydrochloride: How it helps with Digestion & Detoxification
Source: Betaine Hydrochloride: How it helps with Digestion & Detoxification by Dr. Edward Group Betaine Hydrochloride is an organic compound and vitamin-like substance found in many different foods such as sugar beets, grains and spinach. It is currently being recommended by both naturopaths, as well as medical doctors, as a supplemental source of hydrochloric acid in … Continue reading Betaine Hydrochloride: How it helps with Digestion & Detoxification
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 