The pomegranate is one of the world's oldest known fruits and has long been considered a symbol of health and fertility in its native Persia (modern-day Iran). It is also one of the most interesting fruits to consume: After splitting apart the pomegranate's tough outer layer, a complex chamber of red seeds lies before you. … Continue reading Studies show that pomegranates provide many health benefits
Magnesium Is Crucial to the Proper Functioning of a Healthy Body
The following is an excerpt from the book "Transdermal Magnesium Therapy" by Dr. Mark Sircus, AC., OMD which introduces an innovative way to increase our magnesium levels through completely natural means, and in much faster ways than oral products do. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good … Continue reading Magnesium Is Crucial to the Proper Functioning of a Healthy Body
Should You Use Weight Loss Supplements?
Source: Should You Use Weight Loss Supplements? by Dr. Edward Group Most people want to lose weight to experience the benefits of having a healthy body and avoid the problems of not. The stresses of excessive weight include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and the spectrum of problems caused by toxins are experiences we’re better off to avoid. … Continue reading Should You Use Weight Loss Supplements?
The Health Benefits of Hemicellulase
Source: The Health Benefits of Hemicellulase by Dr. Edward Group The hemicellulase enzyme breaks down hemicellulose, which is a type of cellulose and a key component of the cell wall in all plants. Different forms of plant hemicellulose include glucans, galactans, xylans, mannans and pentosans. Common fiber-rich breakfast cereals, for example, have a large amount of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Hemicellulase
The Health Benefits of Serrapeptase
Source: The Health Benefits of Serrapeptase by Dr. Edward Group Discovered in the early 1970’s, this proteolytic enzyme was isolated from the Serratia species of bacteria located in the intestines of silkworms. Serrapeptase, also called serratiopeptidase, is a superior enzyme that provides strong, healthful properties. Today serrapeptase is used all over Europe and Asia in clinical settings. It … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Serrapeptase
Vitamin D protects against colds, flu and viral infections
Vitamin D is an essential cofactor in the prevention of a host of conditions ranging from cancer to diabetes, dementia and cardiovascular disease. The sunshine vitamin is a critical part of our evolution as it has been circulating in our ancestral blood for countless generations due to plentiful sun exposure. It has only been the … Continue reading Vitamin D protects against colds, flu and viral infections
55 Foods with Manganese: Essential for Enzyme Support
Source: 55 Foods with Manganese: Essential for Enzyme Support by Dr. Edward Group Manganese is a nutrient that is critical for the production of several different enzymes. Your body uses many of these enzymes to support antioxidant activity,[1] nutrient absorption,[2] bone development,[3] metabolism,[4] and the healing of wounds.[5] Like any other mineral, manganese works best when it’s obtained from natural, whole-food sources. … Continue reading 55 Foods with Manganese: Essential for Enzyme Support
What Is Iron? Understanding This Essential Nutrient
Source: What Is Iron? Understanding This Essential Nutrient by Dr. Edward Group Biologically, iron is an essential mineral that your body requires to function properly. You only need trace amounts of this nutrient, but it’s absolutely vital to energy production, oxygen transportation, hormone synthesis, growth, development, brain function, immune activity, and healthy cell function.[1, 2] What Is … Continue reading What Is Iron? Understanding This Essential Nutrient
Prebiotics improve digestion and reduce risk of cancer
Prebiotics have numerous health benefits such as improving gut health, inhibiting cancer, enhancing the immune system, and preventing obesity and have shown effective improvements in 91 percent of all human trials. They have also been shown to reduce symptoms of bowel related issues such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome and celiac disease. … Continue reading Prebiotics improve digestion and reduce risk of cancer
Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant?
Source: Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant? by Dr. Edward Group The element selenium (Se) is a powerful antioxidant[1] and an important micronutrient that’s absolutely essential for human health.[2] Selenium deficiency is a problem that leads to a variety of serious health complications.[3, 4]Fortunately, many foods offer a sufficient amount of selenium; as a bonus, most of the best … Continue reading Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 