Dong quai (Angelica sinensis), also known as female ginseng, is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. A study found that among its various medicinal benefits is the ability to provide relief from atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema. In the study, the researchers induced eczema in mice by applying 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), a skin irritant known … Continue reading Good for your skin too: Topically applying dong quai can improve pruritus
Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid
Source: Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid by Dr. Edward Group When people talk about sodium, they usually mean table salt — technically, sodium chloride. Around the world, people use salt to add flavor and verve to savory dishes. We eat salt because the body requires it to send nerve impulses from the brain to … Continue reading Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid
Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is the Healthiest Way to Eat
Source: Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is the Healthiest Way to Eat by Dr. Edward Group A gluten-free diet (GFD) is an eating plan devoid of gluten-containing foods. People with gluten intolerance and people who want to eliminate this protein for a healthier life experience adopt a gluten-free diet plan. Many people experience unpleasant reactions after consuming … Continue reading Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is the Healthiest Way to Eat
The science behind curcumin’s healing properties
Turmeric’s long history as a culinary spice dates all the way back to 2,500 years before Christ. This bright yellow, strongly flavored spice has also been used since at least 500 B.C.E. as an essential part of Ayurvedic medicine in India – and no wonder, since curcumin, the substance which gives the spice its bright … Continue reading The science behind curcumin’s healing properties
Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects
Source: Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects by Dr. Edward Group Potassium Iodide is a white, odorless chemical compound made up of 76% iodine and 23% potassium. You might also see it represented by its chemical formula, KI: K for potassium and I for iodine. As a supplement, KI exists in tablet or liquid form. Potassium iodide’s most … Continue reading Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects
A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More
Source: A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is a critically important nutrient that we all need. In women and men, iodine is used by the thyroid to produce T3 and T4 hormones, which manage metabolism.[1] Iodine also supports digestion, bone development, muscle control, and heart and brain … Continue reading A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More
Iodine: The Complete Guide to Iodine Health Benefits
Source: Iodine: The Complete Guide to Iodine Health Benefits by Dr. Edward Group "I went from an energetic, thin active person to feeling sluggish, gaining weight, and feeling unwell in general," says Diane S, a paraprofessional who works for a school in Ohio. Her elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels suggested hypothyroidism, an under-functioning thyroid gland. Even … Continue reading Iodine: The Complete Guide to Iodine Health Benefits
Hydrogen Water: Why You Should Drink It
Source: Hydrogen Water: Why You Should Drink It by Dr. Edward Group The benefits of hydrogen (H₂) were discovered centuries ago and used for medical purposes. Recently, this chemical element has become incredibly popular as an additive to drinking water known as “hydrogen water” for similar medical and health benefits. Advantages linked to consuming hydrogen-infused water … Continue reading Hydrogen Water: Why You Should Drink It
Brittle Nails: Top Causes & Natural Remedies That Work
Source: Brittle Nails: Top Causes & Natural Remedies That Work by Dr. Edward Group Having brittle nails that easily break, chip, and split is a common irritation for many people. Although brittle nails are painful and can affect day-to-day activities, fragile nails are usually just a cosmetic concern caused by normal, everyday wear and tear. Sometimes, … Continue reading Brittle Nails: Top Causes & Natural Remedies That Work
How to Quit Smoking: An Easy Six-Step Guide
Source: How to Quit Smoking: An Easy Six-Step Guide by Dr. Edward Group For smokers, quitting is — by far — the most important step you can take to improve your health as well as that of your family. Maybe you're worried about the harm cigarettes have caused your body, concerned about the effects of second-hand … Continue reading How to Quit Smoking: An Easy Six-Step Guide
