Source: 4 Terrible Facts About Energy Drinks by The Dr. Group Usually marketed with the lure of more energy or a mental or physical boost, energy drinks usually feature a cocktail of caffeine and vitamins (and maybe something like ginseng or taurine). Sales in the U.S. are on the rise, with a 10 percent increase from 2008 … Continue reading 4 Terrible Facts About Energy Drinks
Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels
Source: Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels by Dr. Edward Group Iron deficiency knows no borders—it’s common throughout the world and in all economic classes. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 30% of the world’s population has an iron status that is considered below normal. This may seem like a wildly inflated … Continue reading Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels
Why is Diet Soda Addictive?
Source: Why is Diet Soda Addictive? by Dr. Edward Group An addiction to diet soda may seem silly to most people, many of whom have been tricked into thinking that calorie-free soda is the healthier choice compared to traditional carbonated beverages. Since it’s calorie free and sugar free, most people who are dieting will choose diet … Continue reading Why is Diet Soda Addictive?
What Are Macronutrients?
Source: What Are Macronutrients? by Dr. Edward Group Macronutrients are the largest class of nutrients the body requires and include protein, carbohydrates, and fats. If you’ve heard anyone talking about “macros,” they’re referring to these major nutrients. The amounts and ratio of macronutrients a person needs every day vary by age, lifestyle (sedentary, active, or very … Continue reading What Are Macronutrients?
Liver Health: The Role of Turmeric in Fatty Liver Disease
Source: Liver Health: The Role of Turmeric in Fatty Liver Disease by Dr. Edward Group Fatty liver is a condition that’s affecting more and more people every day and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most widely experienced. Obesity and diabetes, two major health threats, are conditions that drastically increase one’s chances of developing fatty liver. A new … Continue reading Liver Health: The Role of Turmeric in Fatty Liver Disease
Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Brazilian Pepper Tree
Source: Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Brazilian Pepper Tree by Dr. Edward Group Brazilian pepper tree is a shrubby tree that’s found on several continents, but native to Central and South America. The leaves and bark contain many active compounds including alkaloids and essential oil. The plant has a long history of use by peoples throughout its … Continue reading Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Brazilian Pepper Tree
Learn Whether Probiotics Are Safe for Pregnant Women
Source: Learn Whether Probiotics Are Safe for Pregnant Women by Dr. Edward Group Probiotics offer benefits to women of all ages, including pregnant women. While probiotics are generally considered safe (a study of 341 pregnant women found that probiotics are safe and support overall health) it’s best to consult with your doctor before changing your diet … Continue reading Learn Whether Probiotics Are Safe for Pregnant Women
Unbelievable Coconut Cardamom Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Source: Unbelievable Coconut Cardamom Chia Seed Pudding Recipe by Dr. Edward Group If you have trouble making time for a healthy breakfast in the morning, overnight breakfast-in-a-jar recipes might be the answer. They’re easy to make and great on-the-go. This particular recipe comes from The Kitchn. It’s creamy, nutty, and filling—with just the right amount of … Continue reading Unbelievable Coconut Cardamom Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
Fighting Fungus: Cleansing With Anise Seed
Source: Fighting Fungus: Cleansing With Anise Seed by Dr. Edward Group Anise, a plant native to Greece and Egypt, has been used since the seventh century to address health ailments and may best be identifiable today for its licorice flavor. During biblical times, taxes could be paid in crops, anise was one of them. The Romans … Continue reading Fighting Fungus: Cleansing With Anise Seed
Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba
Source: Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba by Dr. Edward Group Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) is a tree indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and Central America that can grow up to 90 feet tall and contributes to the rainforest canopy. Jatoba produces a dense, hardwood that is durable and termite resistant, making it very useful for carpentry, flooring, … Continue reading Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba
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