Bone fracture due to osteoporosis is a leading cause of disability in the aging population. Naturally, as you know, calcium and vitamin D tend to play a crucial role in maintaining bone health as we age. However, the role and health benefits of magnesium supplementation could be essential to bone health as well, according to researchers. Scientists have known … Continue reading Magnesium supplementation may prevent bone fractures, study reveals
8 Benefits of Amethyst Gemstone
Source: 8 Benefits of Amethyst Gemstone by Dr. Edward Group Amethyst gemstone offers certain benefits for body detoxification and health. This gem provides benefits similar to tourmaline, such as far-infrared radiation and negative ion emission. While the benefits of amethyst gemstone are controversial, many applications of this stone are beginning to regain popularity. If you’re wondering how amethyst … Continue reading 8 Benefits of Amethyst Gemstone
What Is Gravel Root?
Source: What Is Gravel Root? by Dr. Edward Group Gravel root, also known as Joe Pye weed, is a therapeutic herb that’s been around for centuries. Historical records from Turkey indicate its use as early as the B.C. era. Throughout history, many cultures have used gravel root as a remedy for an assortment of health complaints. … Continue reading What Is Gravel Root?
Clean eating now considered a “dangerous fad” by nutritionally illiterate doctors
Clean eating has become a way of life for many people around the world. This way of eating focuses on consuming whole foods that are not processed or refined; this can be anything that is as close to its natural form as possible, like fresh produce and raw nuts. This is an undeniably healthy way of … Continue reading Clean eating now considered a “dangerous fad” by nutritionally illiterate doctors
Don’t poison yourself: 5 things to keep in mind when foraging for edibles in the wilderness
A very important, and often forgotten skill, is the ability to discover – and potentially survive from – the many edible foods found in forested and urban areas. Imagine the millions of self reliant folks who have gone before us, living off the land when there were no stores, not enough seeds to plant, or safety concerns required a fast … Continue reading Don’t poison yourself: 5 things to keep in mind when foraging for edibles in the wilderness
Record growth of organic food consumption in the U.S. and India
There has been record growth in sales of organic, non-GMO food in some of the world's largest produce markets, a good thing for consumers and advocates of clean, wholesome, non-bioengineered commodities. In the United States, the value of the organic foods market in 2013 exceeded $35 billion for the very first time, an increase of … Continue reading Record growth of organic food consumption in the U.S. and India
Top 10 Survival Food List to stockpile For An Emergency
People prepared for emergency situations are often called “crazies” by others. After an emergency, however, prepared people will be referred to by another name: survivors. One of the most important aspects of your survival is a reliable and nutritious food source; this means that in order to fully prepare for a disaster, you need to … Continue reading Top 10 Survival Food List to stockpile For An Emergency
Uva Ursi: 6 Facts to Know
Source: Uva Ursi: 6 Facts to Know by Dr. Edward Group The leaves of bearberry, or uva ursi as it is often called, have played an important role in kidney and urinary health around the globe for centuries. It remained a common approach to UTIs and kidney stones until the recent advent of antibiotics. The overuse of antibiotic … Continue reading Uva Ursi: 6 Facts to Know
Supplemental calcium is the wrong approach to age-related bone loss
A popular mantra for dealing with osteoporosis and other forms of age-related bone loss is to take supplemental calcium and get on a bisphosphonate drug like Fosamax. But health expert Dr. Suzanne Humphries, M.D., says this is a majorly flawed approach, and that a combination of bioavailable vitamin C, vitamin K2, vitamin D3, magnesium and … Continue reading Supplemental calcium is the wrong approach to age-related bone loss
Colloidal silver gaining ground as a proven, effective antibiotic remedy
Colloidal silver, a liquid suspension of the metal silver, is currently a hot topic in the world of medicine. While alternative medicine praises its use as an antibiotic, mainstream medicine considers it somewhat of a poison. But colloidal silver is neither a poison nor a panacea: It is a safe and proven topical antibiotic that … Continue reading Colloidal silver gaining ground as a proven, effective antibiotic remedy
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