Agricultural crops can absorb pharmaceuticals found in the water used to irrigate them or the sewage sludge used to fertilize them, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Toledo-Ohio and published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology. When humans consume pharmaceuticals, active traces of those drugs are excreted in their feces … Continue reading Crops absorb pharmaceuticals from sewage sludge spread on farmlands
The Health Benefits of Tienchi Ginseng Root
Source: The Health Benefits of Tienchi Ginseng Root by Dr. Edward Group If you’re familiar with natural health, chances are you’ve heard about ginseng. Bud do you know that there are different types of ginseng? Also called Panax notoginseng, Tienchi ginseng is just one type and it promotes health and energy in a similar fashion as … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Tienchi Ginseng Root
The Health Dangers of Carrageenan
Source: The Health Dangers of Carrageenan by Dr. Edward Group Carrageenan is a food additive commonly used in yogurt, dairy-free milk, and other processed foods. It works great as an emulsifier and thickening agent, and it does have natural origins. Nonetheless, carrageenan isn’t free from health concerns. Isolated from seaweed, carrageenan is a polysaccharide compound that … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Carrageenan
The 4 Worst Things for Leaky Gut
Source: The 4 Worst Things for Leaky Gut by Dr. Edward Group Your gut is a semi-permeable organ; this means things can pass back and forth into your body. Sometimes, things like poor diet, stress, or toxins can lead to a condition called intestinal hyperpermeability. [1] Basically, your gut has become too permeable because of irritation, and partially undigested … Continue reading The 4 Worst Things for Leaky Gut
4 Reasons Your Brain Is Foggy
Source: 4 Reasons Your Brain Is Foggy by Dr. Edward Group Toxins are all around us, and while we already know how harmful they can be, have you stopped to think about what they can do to the brain? Studies suggest neurotoxins impede brain development in kids, something that might also lead to ADHD, autism, or Parkinson’s … Continue reading 4 Reasons Your Brain Is Foggy
Lingzhi mushrooms combat aging, disease and even cancer
The Lingzhi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum or Reishi, has been used for ages in traditional Asian medicine to treat a host of health conditions and promote longevity. Often referred to as the “king of mushrooms,” this edible medicinal fungus is well known to boost anti-inflammatory properties, immune function, liver health and mental clarity. Unlike other edible … Continue reading Lingzhi mushrooms combat aging, disease and even cancer
4 Things That Cause Hair Loss
Source: 4 Things That Cause Hair Loss by Dr. Edward Group Genetics is a major factor in hair loss, but it’s not the only factor. [1] [2] Just what can you do to promote healthy hair? While there is no research to suggest that you can reverse hair loss, you may be able to prevent the progression. 4 Factors Associated … Continue reading 4 Things That Cause Hair Loss
BPA-Free Does NOT Mean Safe
Source: BPA-Free Does NOT Mean Safe by Dr. Edward Group If you’ve been practicing a healthy lifestyle, you’re probably familiar with the health dangers of BPA. Many plastic product manufacturers are now coming out with BPA-free alternatives to appease health-conscious consumers, but this may not be enough as the chemicals used to replace BPA, namely BPS and BPF, … Continue reading BPA-Free Does NOT Mean Safe
Do Probiotics Fight Lactose Intolerance?
Source: Do Probiotics Fight Lactose Intolerance? by Dr. Edward Group Lactose intolerance is one of the most common food allergies; symptoms range from mild discomfort to extreme intestinal pain. Complete avoidance of dairy is perhaps the easiest way to avoid these problems, especially for young children. However, it might not be the only option. According to a recent … Continue reading Do Probiotics Fight Lactose Intolerance?
How to Get Rid of Crow’s Feet Naturally
Source: How to Get Rid of Crow’s Feet Naturally by Dr. Edward Group If you listen to the cosmetic industry, you might believe wrinkles are a natural part of aging but you have a lot more control over the look and feel of your skin than you’ve been led to believe. You don’t need to accept … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Crow’s Feet Naturally
