A recent study showed that melatonin is an effective treatment for migraine headaches. Study participants had a history of 2 to 8 migraines per month. They were divided into three groups, those taking 3 mg of melatonin, 25 mg of amityptyline (an antidepressant drug commonly used to prevent migraines), and placebo. The melatonin group had … Continue reading Melatonin treats migraine headaches
11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid
Source: 11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid by Dr. Edward Group Selenium is an essential nutrient that the human body requires in order to function normally. And, like all nutrients, selenium can reach a point where enough becomes too much and it begins to hurt rather than help. Your body needs what it needs; … Continue reading 11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid
The Difference Between Systemic Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes
Source: The Difference Between Systemic Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes by Dr. Edward Group Whether breaking down foods or healing from injury, nearly every process the human body performs involves chemical reactions. Enzymes are proteins that act as the catalysts for these chemical reactions. Every cell in the body uses enzymes for building, maintenance, and repair. The … Continue reading The Difference Between Systemic Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes
Vitamin D3 vs. Vitamin D2 – What’s the Difference?
Source: Vitamin D3 vs. Vitamin D2 – What’s the Difference? by Dr. Edward Group Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is among the few rockstar nutrients that have garnered national attention and research funding within the last 10 years. [1] Studies continue to show its effectiveness for promoting normal blood sugar, immune health, and positive … Continue reading Vitamin D3 vs. Vitamin D2 – What’s the Difference?
Painkillers commonly prescribed for arthritis are more dangerous than previously believed, especially for heart patients
Common painkillers are more dangerous than previously believed, especially for people with heart problems, cautions a new study. NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) are frequently used to treat pain, fever, inflammation, headaches and arthritis. NSAIDs are not antibiotics, meaning that they are not a sufficient treatment option for bacterial infections. Millions of Americans rely on NSAIDs to … Continue reading Painkillers commonly prescribed for arthritis are more dangerous than previously believed, especially for heart patients
Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Your Health
Source: Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Research underscoring the importance of vitamin D continues to mount. Vitamin D was long thought to be beneficial for mainly bone health, but it turns out it’s helpful for so much more. It’s strikingly clear that vitamin D, one of the most misunderstood … Continue reading Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Your Health
Health Benefits of Vitamin C and Best Natural Sources
Source: Health Benefits of Vitamin C and Best Natural Sources by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin C is an antioxidant present in many fruits and vegetables.[1] Also known as L-ascorbic acid, vitamin C has a wide variety of uses in the body. It supports normal growth and development and helps the body repair damaged tissue.[2, 3] Vitamin … Continue reading Health Benefits of Vitamin C and Best Natural Sources
Understanding Calcium: The Best Forms of Calcium Supplements
Source: Understanding Calcium: The Best Forms of Calcium Supplements by Dr. Edward Group We have all heard about how important calcium is for maintaining healthy bones, muscles and nerves. We also may be aware of the role calcium plays in inter-cellular communications. But many are unaware that the common American daily diet is not offering enough … Continue reading Understanding Calcium: The Best Forms of Calcium Supplements
The Health Benefits of Calcium Orotate
Source: The Health Benefits of Calcium Orotate by Dr. Edward Group The human body has a need for calcium. Calcium enables us to have strong bones and prevents bone loss diseases such as osteoporosis. The effects of depleted calcium levels span far beyond the scope of weakened bones.Studies done at the Osteoporosis Research Center at Creighton … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Calcium Orotate
What Is Selenium? Understanding an Essential Mineral
Source: What Is Selenium? Understanding an Essential Mineral by Dr. Edward Group Selenium is an essential mineral that functions as an amino acid and also provides antioxidant activity in the body.[1][2] Selenium toxicity is a rare condition that results from ingesting great quantities of the element.[3] Selenium deficiency is a more common malady. Selenium is … Continue reading What Is Selenium? Understanding an Essential Mineral
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 