Source: The Health Benefits of Olive Oil by Dr. Edward Group Olive oil, like wine, has been around forever. For people of the Mediterranean, it has had medicinal, even magical powers through the ages. The olive tree is considered a symbol of peace and glory.Olives were first cultivated in the eastern part of the Mediterranean around 5000 … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Olive Oil
17 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
Source: 17 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper by Dr. Edward Group Many societies, especially those of the Americas and China, have a history of using cayenne pepper therapeutically. A powerful compound with many uses, cayenne pepper is currently gaining buzz for cleansing and detoxifying regimes such as the Master Cleanse, which uses the spice to stimulate circulation … Continue reading 17 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
The Top 20 GMO Foods and Ingredients to Avoid
Source: The Top 20 GMO Foods and Ingredients to Avoid by Dr. Edward Group In the very short time since GMO foods were first introduced, they have tainted ecosystems, created financial strains for farmers, and introduced unnatural elements into the local, national, and global food supply.GMOs pose a danger to all of us and the evidence is … Continue reading The Top 20 GMO Foods and Ingredients to Avoid
The Health Benefits of Locally-Grown Raw Honey
Source: The Health Benefits of Locally-Grown Raw Honey by Dr. Edward Group Raw Honey is Tasty and Healthy! Honey has been used for centuries for its healing properties and sweet flavor. Honey is much sweeter than table sugar and is better for you. When possible, it’s best to buy locally grown, organic, raw honey. This will … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Locally-Grown Raw Honey
5 Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup
Source: 5 Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup by Dr. Edward Group Since the late 1980s, HFCS has replaced regular table sugar, honey, and similar sweeteners. Prolonged consumption of HFCS is the topic of debate and, like other genetically modified products, may be bad for your health. A number of studies conducted over the past few … Continue reading 5 Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup
7 Reasons Why Stevia is Better Than Refined Sugar
Source: 7 Reasons Why Stevia is Better Than Refined Sugar by Dr. Edward Group Stevia is a natural sweetener, derived from the stevia rebaudiana plant that was first discovered centuries ago in Paraguay by the native population. But it wasn’t until the late 19th century that a Swiss botanist working in South America documented the so-called … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Stevia is Better Than Refined Sugar
Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight
Source: Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight by Dr. Edward Group You want to lose weight, so you start trying to cut calories. The most obvious starting place seems to be switching from high-calorie foods with sugar to foods with zero calorie sweeteners, like aspartame. Better known by brand names, such as Equal, NutraSweet, and Spoonful, aspartame … Continue reading Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight
The Health Dangers of Aspartame
Source: The Health Dangers of Aspartame by Dr. Edward Group I previously discussed a company that launched an anti-aspartame campaign in New Zealand, and ever since, I’ve been sent tons of questions concerning the various dangers of aspartame. Aspartame is a non-saccharine artificial sweetener currently used in over 6,000 diet and low calorie food products. Popular trademark … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Aspartame
Benefits Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
Source: The Benefits of Raw Apple Cider Vinegar by Dr. Edward Group Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is made from nutritious, organically grown apples and retains many beneficial components because raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. ACV undergoes two fermentation processes where it produces enzymes and life giving nutrients that make apple cider vinegar the … Continue reading Benefits Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
7 Health Dangers of B12 Deficiency
Source: 7 Health Dangers of B12 Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group There are a great number of people out there who rely on vitamin B12 supplements as a natural way to help ease stress and boost their energy levels. While the vitamin’s ability to enhance mental performance is relatively well known, research suggests that the effects of … Continue reading 7 Health Dangers of B12 Deficiency
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