Quercetin is a plant-derived flavonoid commonly taken as a nutritional supplement. Quercetin has been linked to supporting the immune system, clearing excess congestion, supporting bone health, and may aid in fighting mild allergy problems. It is also used in some weight control programs. Quercetin, like other flavonoids, is an antioxidant that travels throughout the body … Continue reading Quercetin Offers Numerous Health Benefits
10 Foods High in Vitamin D
Source: 10 Foods High in Vitamin D by Dr. Edward Group Although we can find many foods in the supermarket that have been fortified with a synthetic form of vitamin D, there are only a select number of foods that naturally contain vitamin D.Normally, the human body makes vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight is the catalyst for … Continue reading 10 Foods High in Vitamin D
Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Source: Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency? by Dr. Edward Group Despite the positive discoveries related to the benefits of vitamin D, a number of questions remain. Many experts are still unsure as to the extent vitamin D deficiency plays in disease development. [1] Many experts also disagree on whether or not supplementation or sun … Continue reading Are You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency?
Source: Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency? by Dr. Edward Group The sun is both loved and feared, and many people either worship its life-giving warmth or shun it altogether. As fear of skin cancer related to UV exposure became widespread, individuals around the globe began shying away from natural sunlight. Many skin cancer campaigns … Continue reading Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency?
Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin
Source: Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin byDr. Edward Group There are five different types of Vitamin D (D1, D2, D3, D4 & D5), but D2 and D3 are the only types that our bodies can use. When something just says “vitamin D” it is generally referring to D2 or D3 (or a combination … Continue reading Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin
9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D
Source: 9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin D is essential for maintaining your health, but many people don’t know just how important it is. Almost all of us at one point or another have experienced low vitamin D levels, whether we have realized it or not. Symptoms often manifest as … Continue reading 9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Vitamin D
Winter squash with recipe for squash fries
It's harvest time for winter squashes. How many of these beauties have you tried? Acorn Butternut Delicata Hubbard Kabocha Spaghetti Sweet Dumpling Turban Winter squashes can be baked or boiled, though boiling is a lot more work. Peeling and dicing the tough skinned veggies in order to boil the inner flesh isn't easy. The simplest … Continue reading Winter squash with recipe for squash fries
Why Is Vitamin E Important to Your Health?
Source: Why Is Vitamin E Important to Your Health? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a significant role in human health.[1] As an antioxidant, vitamin E helps maintain healthy cells and, subsequently, a healthy body. Vitamin E can also help with poor eyesight[2], gout[3], and arthritis.[4] Today, … Continue reading Why Is Vitamin E Important to Your Health?
Vitamin D deficiency linked to host of woes
After years of horror stories and hysterical cautions by many media outlets about the harmful effects of the sun and the necessity of slathering on plenty of high SPF sunscreen, the benefits of the vitamin that humans make from their exposure to it continue to mount. Evidence of a vitamin D deficiency, and its link … Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency linked to host of woes
Here’s why kale is called the ‘beef’ of a plant-based diet
While there's no official definition of the term superfood, the generally implied idea is a fruit or vegetable that is particularly nutritious and beneficial to your overall health and wellness, with high phytonutrient content. By that definition, kale should have a spot in the top ten. If you want to be healthy, there's no avoiding … Continue reading Here’s why kale is called the ‘beef’ of a plant-based diet
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 