An animated map generated by Business Insider has provided an overview on where the most popular bottled water brands actually came from. According to the map, Dasani Purified Water comes from a local water supply, while Nestlé’s Pure Life Purified Water takes its supply from a local well or municipal water source. Likewise, Aquafina’s Purified Water uses public … Continue reading The shocking TRUTH: Where does your favorite bottled water actually come from?
Pepsi Swaps Aspartame for Sucralose: Is It Worth It?
Source: Pepsi Swaps Aspartame for Sucralose: Is It Worth It? by Dr. Edward Group Soda is hugely popular and many people are addicted to its sweet taste and fizzy texture. It’s a big source of calories from refined sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup. Diet sodas, which have artificial sweeteners instead of sugar, are … Continue reading Pepsi Swaps Aspartame for Sucralose: Is It Worth It?
Chocolate: More Effective Than Fluoride?
Source: Chocolate: More Effective Than Fluoride? by Dr. Edward Group Chocolate has gotten a bad wrap when it comes to dental health, and probably for good reason. Most chocolate sold today is not chocolate at all; in fact, the majority of chocolate sold and consumed is nothing more than sugar, dairy, and a tiny amount … Continue reading Chocolate: More Effective Than Fluoride?
Rootworms defy Monsanto and eat away at GMO Corn in U.S. Midwest
Farmers in the big corn states watch in dismay as their "bug proofed" corn once again is being eaten by rootworms. As evolution would have it, the Western rootworm beetle, one of the most serious threats to corn, has developed resistance to the bioengineered "Roundup ready" crop, and is picnicking once again on corn roots. … Continue reading Rootworms defy Monsanto and eat away at GMO Corn in U.S. Midwest
Obesity epidemic continues to ravage American youth: Nearly three-quarters aren’t eligible for military service
If you wanted to know just how bad America’s obesity epidemic has gotten, look no further than a just-released report that found 70 percent of American youth do not qualify for military service, mostly because they are too fat to fight. As reported by the Washington Examiner, the report notes that our obesity epidemic has reached new highs, costing Americans … Continue reading Obesity epidemic continues to ravage American youth: Nearly three-quarters aren’t eligible for military service
Avocado seed: a superfood for your health
Avocados . . . just the word can bring the memory of that soft, green and oh so healthy fruit that tastes like a vegetable. The unique nutritional benefits of the plant are enormous; AuthorityNutrition.com reports that avocados “contain lots of fiber and are rich in vitamins and minerals, such as B-vitamins, vitamin K, potassium, copper, vitamin E … Continue reading Avocado seed: a superfood for your health
4 Dangers of Food Dyes
Source: 4 Dangers of Food Dyes by Dr. Edward Group Artificial additives pervade our food supply at epic proportions. Manufacturers claim the stuff is added to enhance flavor, appearance, texture, and shelf life. Food dyes, a food additive used to deepen the color of candy, dry mixes, soups, and even bread, have gotten an increasing amount … Continue reading 4 Dangers of Food Dyes
Pomegranates reduce brain inflammation, helping protect against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and neurological disease
New research conducted by the University of Huddersfield, a public university located in West Yorkshire, England, suggests that a chemical compound found in pomegranates can slow degenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia occur when brain cells become inflamed, causing them to lose their ability to function and communicate. The … Continue reading Pomegranates reduce brain inflammation, helping protect against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and neurological disease
Pesticides may be a leading cause of major diseases
Chronic illness is widespread in many industrialized nations like the U.S., and more studies than ever are linking this disease epidemic to pesticide exposure. According to a new database designed to catalog these studies, pesticides are linked to cancer, reproductive dysfunction, diabetes, autism, asthma, birth defects, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases and more. Beyond Pesticides, an … Continue reading Pesticides may be a leading cause of major diseases
Sulforaphane: Are you getting enough of this healthy compound?
When it comes to the beneficial compounds found in fruits and vegetables, one particular health-promoting compound to take note of is sulforaphane, a phytochemical obtained from cruciferous vegetables. We say “obtained” because sulforaphane doesn’t naturally exist in these plants. Sulforaphane only occurs when two substances — the glucosinolate glucoraphanin and enzyme myrosinase — mix and react … Continue reading Sulforaphane: Are you getting enough of this healthy compound?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 