Source: Health Benefits of 13 Species of Aloe by Dr. Edward Group Many species of aloe are popular houseplants because they are versatile and able to thrive indoors without requiring much care. This is beneficial because live plants like aloe can improve air quality and help promote a healthier indoor environment. In fact, indoor plants are one … Continue reading Health Benefits of 13 Species of Aloe
Calm your anxiety and stress with these 10 natural herbs
Anxiety and other stress-related issues are on the rise in the United States. Anxiety disorders affect 40 million American adults, which is about one-fifth of the country's total population. Each year, millions of prescriptions are written for anti-anxiety drugs such as Valium, Xanax, and Tranxene (benzodiazepines). They are the most commonly prescribed medicines which account for almost … Continue reading Calm your anxiety and stress with these 10 natural herbs
What are the Health Benefits of Spirulina?
Source: What are the Health Benefits of Spirulina? by Dr. Edward Group Spirulina is cyanobacterium (blue-green algae) that grows in alkaline water. Spirulina is rich in protein and nutrients and been used as a food source in Africa for centuries. Today, spirulina powders and capsules are popular nutritional supplements. And, the rich antioxidant properties and therapeutic … Continue reading What are the Health Benefits of Spirulina?
Superbugs: Drug Resistant but Not Herb Resistant
Superbug is becoming a household term and unfortunately, a household occurrence. The most recent headliner is the methicillin and penicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Thought of mostly as a hospital acquired infection, its occurrence is showing up in schools, gyms, and daycare centers. 21 schools in Bedford, Virginia have closed to undergo cleaning after a high school … Continue reading Superbugs: Drug Resistant but Not Herb Resistant
Medicinal properties of sage revealed
Of all the culinary herbs, sage is perhaps the one with the broadest range of medicinal uses. As you'll see in the collection of quotes about sage shown below, sage is anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial; plus it helps cleanse your blood and may even prevent Alzheimer's disease. You may not have known all these … Continue reading Medicinal properties of sage revealed
How to Get Rid of Gingivitis – Natural Remedies
Source: How to Get Rid of Gingivitis – Natural Remedies by Dr. Edward Group According to the CDC Division of Oral Health, nearly 50% of American adults and more than 70% over the age of 65 suffer from gum disease, also known as periodontitis or periodontal disease. Gum pain and the effect it has on eating … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Gingivitis – Natural Remedies
The Health Risks & Benefits of the Oleander Plant
Source: The Health Risks & Benefits of the Oleander Plant by Dr. Edward Group Warning: Oleander extract is made from a highly-lethal, poisonous plant. The following post is meant to offer exciting insight into emerging scientific evidence of its use as a natural remedy. Taking this extract without the guidance of an expert can lead to serious … Continue reading The Health Risks & Benefits of the Oleander Plant
New Study: Echinacea as Effective as Tamiflu
Source: New Study: Echinacea as Effective as Tamiflu by Dr. Edward Group Commonly used during the cold and flu season, echinacea has been used for years as a remedy for a cold or the flu. While it’s not a cure and conflicting evidence about its true value exists, recent research is showing that a simple echinacea preparation could be … Continue reading New Study: Echinacea as Effective as Tamiflu
Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are “Highly Effective” at Killing MRSA
Source: Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are “Highly Effective” at Killing MRSA by Dr. Edward Group According to a study conducted by researchers at the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), extracts from two wildflowers, Elecampane and Pulsatilla vulgaris, are highly effective in killing the MRSA superbug. The superbug, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that is the root … Continue reading Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are “Highly Effective” at Killing MRSA
Five warming spices that raise our body temperature
One of the easiest and healthiest ways for us to stay warm during the coldest times of the year is to eat more so-called "warming" foods. Warming foods, which ancient Chinese medicine referred to as "yang" foods, are foods that contain one or more active compounds that help raise our core temperature -- often by … Continue reading Five warming spices that raise our body temperature
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 