Source: Health Tips: Take Control of Your Daily Sodium Intake by Dr. Edward Group Your body needs sodium, regardless of what you’ve probably heard your whole life. Many “experts” have demonized this mineral because excess dietary sodium can lead to health issues, but the fact remains that without enough sodium your body’s systems will not operate as they … Continue reading Health Tips: Take Control of Your Daily Sodium Intake
The Selenium Element and Its Role in Human Nutrition
Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral with a very important role in human nutrition. Many of the human body’s normal physiological functions require a small, but vital, amount of selenium.[1] Selenium rich foods are fairly common, so obtaining a sufficient amount from diet alone is not a challenge for most people. However, supplements are popular for … Continue reading The Selenium Element and Its Role in Human Nutrition
Eat more hummus to enjoy these six health benefits
Hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern food that has found its way into many American homes. Made of garbanzo beans, lemon juice, sesame tahini, garlic, salt and olive oil, hummus is a good source of nutrition and is easy to use as a dip or a spread. Hummus is good for the heart, lowers blood … Continue reading Eat more hummus to enjoy these six health benefits
Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us?
Source: Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us? by Dr. Edward Group Electrolytes are ionic solutions (salts), existing in nature in the form of minerals. Electrolytes are responsible for keeping the body properly hydrated so the muscles and nerves can function properly. Since the human body is composed mostly of water, … Continue reading Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us?
3 Benefits of Catuaba Bark for Women
Source: 3 Benefits of Catuaba Bark for Women by Dr. Edward Group The Tupi Indians of Brazil have a long history of cultivating and utilizing various traditional herbs, and Catuaba is one of the leading therapeutic plants used in their culture. This plant is so popular that the tribe has included its name in many of the songs … Continue reading 3 Benefits of Catuaba Bark for Women
Confront Salt Confusion
Salt is currently considered a leading culprit for high blood pressure and other health problems. This is based on the premise that a high sodium intake creates high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attacks, arterial, and kidney problems. Salt is high in sodium. But sodium is essential for proper absorption of other major … Continue reading Confront Salt Confusion
How Much Vitamin D3 Do You Need?
Source: How Much Vitamin D3 Do You Need? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin D is a hot topic in the news these days and it’s also one of the most controversial subjects in medical research. The main debate centers around how much vitamin D3, a natural “nutrient” synthesized by the body in response to sunlight exposure, … Continue reading How Much Vitamin D3 Do You Need?
Why are purple foods so good for you? Learn the science of why these pigmented choices are good for heart, brain health
You've probably heard that purple foods — from blueberries to purple versions of foods such as potatoes — are particularly good for your health, and you may have wondered what's behind this effect. In fact, it literally is the purple color itself that's good for you — the pigments that give foods their purple color … Continue reading Why are purple foods so good for you? Learn the science of why these pigmented choices are good for heart, brain health
The Truth About Bacteria and Herbal Supplements
Source: The Truth About Bacteria and Herbal Supplements by Dr. Edward Group Modern-day dietary supplements—particularly herbal supplements—have remained controversial since their inception. Proponents tout that herbal supplements, because of their concentration, are extremely potent and helpful for supporting a wide range of body functions. Those who oppose herbal supplements, on the other hand, claim these products … Continue reading The Truth About Bacteria and Herbal Supplements
4 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Probiotics
Source: 4 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Probiotics by Dr. Edward Group There’s not much gray area when it comes to probiotics and our health and more and more studies suggest positive effects from taking probiotics. A boost in immune function is a prime example. [1] While many have speculated antibiotics–by decreasing bacteria–are responsible for … Continue reading 4 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Probiotics
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 