How good are blueberries at lowering high cholesterol and protecting cardiovascular health? This article compiles a collection of quotes and statements about blueberries from doctors, authors and health experts. Learn about anthocyanosides and the natural medicine found in blueberries and other types of berries. You'll learn how these berries not only protect your cardiovascular health, but they also boost … Continue reading Blueberries Lower High Cholesterol and Boost Cardiovascular Health
Saccharomyces boulardii: a Healthy Probiotic
Source: Saccharomyces boulardii: a Healthy Probiotic by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to cultivating a healthy, balanced gut, Saccharomyces boulardii (sometimes referred to as Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is one of the best probiotics available. Although many probiotics are bacteria, Saccharomyces boulardii is different in that it’s actually a strain of baker’s yeast. Like other probiotics, however, Saccharomyces … Continue reading Saccharomyces boulardii: a Healthy Probiotic
Decreasing crop variety threatens global food security
Industrial agriculture that focuses on growing just a few isolated crops in large supply rather than an array of diverse crops on a smaller scale is threatening the global food supply in ways that might shock you. A new report by the agricultural research organization CGIAR has found that entire food systems are threatened with … Continue reading Decreasing crop variety threatens global food security
Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten?
Source: Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten? by Dr. Edward Group Gluten sensitivities and gluten intolerance are on the rise, making gluten a very popular topic. Because it’s a subject with many facets, here are 9 facts for you to consider to make a sound, rational decision as to whether you should monitor, or possibly … Continue reading Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten?
Arugula is known as an aphrodisiac and as a top anti-cancer food
Arugula originates from the Mediterranean but it has made its way to North American shores in the last few decades. In some parts of the world they call it rocket seed rather than arugula. Most will agree that its slightly bitter and peppery taste is an excellent addition to any healthy dish. Way back in … Continue reading Arugula is known as an aphrodisiac and as a top anti-cancer food
How Unhealthy Is White Flour?
Source: How Unhealthy Is White Flour? by Dr. Edward Group White flour is common enough that you’ve probably consumed it at some point in your life. Just because it’s common, however, doesn’t mean it’s good. In fact, it has a number of downsides and negative effects on your health. Take your pick — an overall lack of … Continue reading How Unhealthy Is White Flour?
The Hidden Truth About Enriched White Flour
Source: The Hidden Truth About Enriched White Flour by Dr. Edward Group To enrich something means to make it richer by adding good things to it. If you add some organic apple cider vinegar to your water, you’ve enriched it. Enriched white flour must have lots of good things added, so it’s good for you. Right? Wrong! … Continue reading The Hidden Truth About Enriched White Flour
The Health Dangers of Table Salt
Source: The Health Dangers of Table Salt by Dr. Edward Group Salt is a wonderful thing. Whether from the far reaches of the Himalayan rock mountains, to the depths of the ocean floor, salt is a beautiful and necessary mineral. It’s an important element in keeping the proper mineral balance in practically all of the earth’s living … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Table Salt
Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency
Source: Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group Iodine deficiency is a global health issue. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates over 2 billion people may be iodine deficient, with up to 50 million of them suffering from serious symptoms of iodine deficiency, such as brain damage[1]. Once a rare problem in the Western world, this … Continue reading Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency
Tropical Traditions begins voluntarily testing their foods for traces of Roundup
One of the top healthy food companies in the U.S. has made a bold, customer-conscious decision to scrap all products from its line that contain any traces whatsoever of toxic glyphosate herbicide (Roundup) as part of a new, better-than-organic standards and certification program that sets the bar even higher for clean, poison-free food in America. Tropical Traditions' … Continue reading Tropical Traditions begins voluntarily testing their foods for traces of Roundup
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 