When it comes to healthy bones, people often look to calcium and vitamin D. However, experts suggest adding an unlikely vitamin to the mix: vitamin C. In a recent study published in Osteoporosis International, a team of researchers from Tufts University, Harvard Medical School and the Boston University School of Public Health revealed that taking vitamin C can potentially reduce the likelihood … Continue reading Increasing vitamin C intake can reduce hip fracture risk by 44 percent: Study
An essential guide to understanding B-vitamins
Did you know that there are eight B vitamins? These are eight of the many essential nutrients that your body needs to keep your bodily systems functioning at optimum performance. What each individual B vitamin does varies, but they generally work to convert food into energy, make new blood cells and keep existing skin cells, brain … Continue reading An essential guide to understanding B-vitamins
25 Health conditions linked to bone loss and osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle. Most people with osteoporosis don’t know they have it until their bones have been weakened and even fractured. To note, certain diseases, procedures and even treatments can be precursors to deteriorating bone health. Here are 25 of them, as well as ways to counteract their bone-deteriorating … Continue reading 25 Health conditions linked to bone loss and osteoporosis
Echinacea offers herbal relief for multiple sclerosis symptoms
Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have many painful and debilitating symptoms. Fortunately, they may have a natural means of relief in echinacea, a medicinal plant traditionally used by Native Americans to treat various diseases. When it comes to treating MS, conventional medicine often focuses on extending the remission period between flare-ups. It also tries to delay the condition … Continue reading Echinacea offers herbal relief for multiple sclerosis symptoms
Quercetin is one of the most potent natural antioxidants on the planet
Quercetin is a naturally occurring compound that has the ability to protect plants from harsh climates and environmental toxins. It also contributes to the various colors that fruits and vegetables exhibit. However, it’s not just plants that benefit from quercetin but humans as well. Once ingested, this compound induces cell-protective effects including antioxidant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and … Continue reading Quercetin is one of the most potent natural antioxidants on the planet
B Vitamins Protect Against Harmful Epigenetic Effects of Air Pollution
Air pollution has a negative impact on our health and can also adjust important chemical tags on our DNA. Aside from taking steps to reduce pollution in our communities, a new study suggests that we can take B vitamins to combat the harmful effects on our bodies. Particulate matter with a diameter less than … Continue reading B Vitamins Protect Against Harmful Epigenetic Effects of Air Pollution
Organic Nutritional Supplements: The Top 5 Benefits
ource: Organic Nutritional Supplements: The Top 5 Benefits by Dr. Edward Group "I'm mindful of everything I put into my body," said Sarah R., a Crossfit devotee and competitive weightlifter. "But even if I wasn't an athlete, I'd use organic supplements. My daughter and I once read the list of ingredients in one of the synthetic … Continue reading Organic Nutritional Supplements: The Top 5 Benefits
Iodine Book Review
Healing with Iodine: your missing link to better health (2018) by Dr. Mark Sircus, OMD, DM.One of the most startling facts that can be found in this book is that ninety percent (90%) of the population in the United States are deficient in iodine. When it comes to the world population, seventy-two percent (72%) are thought … Continue reading Iodine Book Review
Supplements 101: A Guide on Choosing the Right Vitamins
Source: Supplements 101: A Guide on Choosing the Right Vitamins by Dr. Edward Group With so many supplements out there where do you start? Taking supplements can vastly improve your life, alleviating pain, boosting energy, and aiding in many other ways. So, I'm going to give you a crash course on how to get started. Think … Continue reading Supplements 101: A Guide on Choosing the Right Vitamins
Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They’re Powerful for Your Health
Source: Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They’re Powerful for Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Proteolytic enzymes have more than just a cool-sounding name. Pronounced prō-tē-a-li-tik, they offer superior health benefits, as well. As digestive aids, these enzymes break down protein in the foods you eat. They also help to build your cells, boost energy, reduce … Continue reading Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They’re Powerful for Your Health
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 