Following the breaking news today that Baxter International, Inc. (a U.S. drug company) shipped live avian influenza in vaccine materials distributed to 18 countries, it's worth reviewing a bit of history about the 1918 influenza pandemic. This provides a picture of what might have happened if the bird flu viral strains had not been detected and halted. … Continue reading The 1918 Influenza Pandemic, Vaccines and Flu Shots
Optimal cholesterol ratios not only good for the heart, but also lower Alzheimer’s disease risk
Volumes of current research now clearly demonstrate that Alzheimer's disease, though influenced to a small degree by genetic predisposition, is largely caused by a confluence of lifestyle indiscretions over the course of one's early and mid-life years. Prior studies have shown that a diet consisting of hydrogenated fats, processed carbohydrates and sugary treats rapidly accelerate … Continue reading Optimal cholesterol ratios not only good for the heart, but also lower Alzheimer’s disease risk
Study: Combining broccoli with broccoli sprouts doubles anti-cancer effect
Study after study continues to show that eating broccoli helps to prevent and treat cancer. And a new study out of the University of Illinois (U of I) says that combining broccoli with broccoli sprouts nearly doubles the cruciferous vegetable's anti-cancer effects. "Broccoli, prepared correctly, is an extremely potent cancer-fighting agent -- three to five … Continue reading Study: Combining broccoli with broccoli sprouts doubles anti-cancer effect
Adaptogenic Herbs: What Are Adaptogens?
Source: Adaptogenic Herbs: What Are Adaptogens? by Dr. Edward Group What Are Adaptogens? Adaptogens are natural substances that work with a person’s body and help them adapt; most notably, to stress. Adaptogens are a natural ally in dealing with persistent stress and fatigue because they work with regulating important hormones. Adaptogens offer several other health benefits, … Continue reading Adaptogenic Herbs: What Are Adaptogens?
The Health Benefits of Wildcrafted Jiaogulan
Source: The Health Benefits of Wildcrafted Jiaogulan by Dr. Edward Group In China, jiaogulan, or Gynostemma pentaphyllum, is referred to as the “immortality” herb. Elsewhere, jiaogulan is called southern ginseng (despite not being related to the ginsengs of the Panax family). It gets its name, however, because it shares similar adaptogenic and antioxidant properties as ginseng. Some … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Wildcrafted Jiaogulan
What Are Saponins? Discovering Their Health Benefits
Source: What Are Saponins? Discovering Their Health Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Saponins are naturally occurring plant glycosides; which is to say they are phytochemicals — chemicals found in plants. They possess soap-like qualities and produce a lather when mixed with water.[1] Over one hundred families of plants contain saponins and there are more than eleven classes … Continue reading What Are Saponins? Discovering Their Health Benefits
What is Nocturia?
Source: What is Nocturia? by Dr. Edward Group Nocturia, or nycturia, is the need to wake and urinate at least once in the middle of the night. While associated with urinary urgency, it is not a condition connected with incontinence. An overactive bladder (OAB) or more serious condition may create the need to wake and empty the … Continue reading What is Nocturia?
Tribulus terrestris and Male Hormones
Source: Tribulus terrestris and Male Hormones by Dr. Edward Group Tribulus terrestris has played a vital role in Ayurvedic, Chinese, and European medicine for centuries. In Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, it has been applied as a remedy for urinary and reproductive problems and fatigue. Similarly in Europe, Tribulus terrestris has been used to address urinary and … Continue reading Tribulus terrestris and Male Hormones
What are the Benefits of Catuaba Bark?
Source: What are the Benefits of Catuaba by Dr. Edward Group There is a popular expression in Brazil: until a father is 60, the son is his; after that, the son belongs to catuaba. No, catuaba is not a fertility god, catuaba is actually a small, flowering tree that’s native to the Amazon. Hundreds of years ago, … Continue reading What are the Benefits of Catuaba Bark?
Chemotherapy kills cancer patients faster than no treatment at all
Wishful thinking simply won't deter from the fact that the cancer industry is just that: an industry. Doctors, drug companies, hospitals and other key stakeholders profit heavily each time a cancer patient submits to the conventional treatment model, which typically involves injecting chemotherapy poisons into the body, blasting it with ionizing radiation or cutting off body … Continue reading Chemotherapy kills cancer patients faster than no treatment at all
