Decreasing crop variety threatens global food security

Industrial agriculture that focuses on growing just a few isolated crops in large supply rather than an array of diverse crops on a smaller scale is threatening the global food supply in ways that might shock you. A new report by the agricultural research organization CGIAR has found that entire food systems are threatened with … Continue reading Decreasing crop variety threatens global food security

Sea animal regenerates itself from single blood vessel

An amazing invertebrate known as the sea squirt is able to regenerate a complete, sexually reproducing organism from mere fragments of the single blood vessel, scientists have reported in the journal "PloS Biology." The study was conducted on wild animals collected from beneath stones in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel. What you … Continue reading Sea animal regenerates itself from single blood vessel

3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence

Source: 3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence by Dr. Edward Group Have you ever heard of a rectal catheter? It’s exactly what you imagine it to be. Did you know that several years ago, researchers at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield England used rectal catheters to measure and evaluate the flatulence released by ten volunteers? … Continue reading 3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence

Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten?

Source: Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten? by Dr. Edward Group Gluten sensitivities and gluten intolerance are on the rise, making gluten a very popular topic. Because it’s a subject with many facets, here are 9 facts for you to consider to make a sound, rational decision as to whether you should monitor, or possibly … Continue reading Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten?

Arugula is known as an aphrodisiac and as a top anti-cancer food

Arugula originates from the Mediterranean but it has made its way to North American shores in the last few decades. In some parts of the world they call it rocket seed rather than arugula. Most will agree that its slightly bitter and peppery taste is an excellent addition to any healthy dish. Way back in … Continue reading Arugula is known as an aphrodisiac and as a top anti-cancer food

How Unhealthy Is White Flour?

Source: How Unhealthy Is White Flour? by Dr. Edward Group  White flour is common enough that you’ve probably consumed it at some point in your life. Just because it’s common, however, doesn’t mean it’s good. In fact, it has a number of downsides and negative effects on your health. Take your pick — an overall lack of … Continue reading How Unhealthy Is White Flour?

Whole Body Detoxification (Part 4): The Coffee Enema

There is no respite or escape anywhere on earth from the toxins that stifle our planet and overwhelm our bodies. Even our best efforts to eliminate or restrict exposure are often not adequate to the task, and as our toxic load increases so does our chance of developing chronic illness and disease. As explored in … Continue reading Whole Body Detoxification (Part 4): The Coffee Enema

Extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headaches … Could you be suffering from chemical sensitivity?

Though still poorly understood, it is believed that a significant portion of the U.S. population suffers from chemical sensitivity, an allergic-type reaction occurring in response to a number of different industrial pollutants such as solvents, petrol, diesel and herbicides. Written by Doris Rapp, Our Toxic World: A Wake Up Call, helps readers understand the impact frequent chemical … Continue reading Extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, headaches … Could you be suffering from chemical sensitivity?

The Hidden Truth About Enriched White Flour

Source: The Hidden Truth About Enriched White Flour by Dr. Edward Group To enrich something means to make it richer by adding good things to it. If you add some organic apple cider vinegar to your water, you’ve enriched it. Enriched white flour must have lots of good things added, so it’s good for you. Right? Wrong! … Continue reading The Hidden Truth About Enriched White Flour

Natural Remedies for PMS Symptoms

Source: Natural Remedies for PMS Symptoms by Dr. Edward Group Millions of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome. Bloating, breakouts, pain, headaches, cramp, fatigue and irritability, the list of symptoms attributed to PMS are endless. Month after month, some women dread the onset of their periods and the discomfort that accompanies it. Some use over-the-counter painkillers or pills … Continue reading Natural Remedies for PMS Symptoms