Source: Turmeric and Black Pepper: A Winning Combination by Dr. Edward Group Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice held in high regard for its bountiful health properties and its culinary uses. It’s a favorite herb of Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicine, and its therapeutic uses date back thousands of years. Numerous studies have found that turmeric … Continue reading Turmeric and Black Pepper: A Winning Combination
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
The Benefits of Spearmint for Bad Breath
Source: The Benefits of Spearmint for Bad Breath by Dr. Edward Group The other day we fielded a question from a customer who had purchased OraMD and wondered which herb was the best for promoting fresh breath. The implication was that if, for example, eucalyptus is extremely effective but spearmint is only half as effective, why dilute the … Continue reading The Benefits of Spearmint for Bad Breath
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
Curcumin slays cancer cells in their tracks
Curcumin is the active anti-inflammatory ingredient of turmeric. It has been used traditionally for centuries by Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. Currently, it may be western medicine's most researched ancient medicinal herb. Curcumin has been under scrutiny in clinical and epidemiological (statistical survey) studies by several researchers for arthritis relief, cardiac conditions, and other inflammatory based … Continue reading Curcumin slays cancer cells in their tracks
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 