Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is a condition that describes the unintentional and uncontrollable regurgitation of the stomach contents back into the esophagus. Otherwise known as acid reflux, GERD is a common gastoentorological disease affecting millions of Americans daily. The American College of Gastroenterology has estimated that roughly 15 million of us experience GERD every day. Western medicine views GERD as … Continue reading Natural remedies for acid reflux
Inactivity doubles your risk of blood clots: New study says sitting around, like when watching TV, raises risk even in those who exercise
Aside from making you unproductive, it looks like being a couch potato can also increase your risk of getting a deadly blood clot. While this is a risk TV junkies willingly take by being inactive for long periods, even people who regularly exercise can get blood clots while watching television. According to a study, people who … Continue reading Inactivity doubles your risk of blood clots: New study says sitting around, like when watching TV, raises risk even in those who exercise
The Stages of Fasting: What Happens To Your Body When You Fast?
Source: The Stages of Fasting: What Happens To Your Body When You Fast? by Dr. Edward Group While fasting is nothing new, it is experiencing a resurgence in popularity as many discover its potential health benefits. If you are planning your first fast or looking for ways to improve your next one, there are a few … Continue reading The Stages of Fasting: What Happens To Your Body When You Fast?
7 Benefits of Lithium
Source: 7 Benefits of Lithium by Dr. Edward Group Lithium, the mineral known for its efficacy against bipolar disorder, has become one of the most effective go-to for mental health. What many do not know, however, is that lithium offers a host of other lesser-known benefits, many of which go far beyond brain health. Lithium orotate, a … Continue reading 7 Benefits of Lithium
Multiple sclerosis can be mitigated by making healthy lifestyle changes
Health experts are increasingly seeing lifestyle changes as a critical component to managing multiple sclerosis (MS), encouraging MS patients to do things as simple as getting more sunlight and going salsa dancing. "The things people do day in and day out can make a huge impact on the quality of life," said Timothy Coetzee, chief … Continue reading Multiple sclerosis can be mitigated by making healthy lifestyle changes
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Through Fasting
Source: Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Through Fasting by Dr. Edward Group Type 2 diabetes, sometimes referred to as adult-onset diabetes, doesn’t have to be permanent. Fasting and calorie restriction can help you get control of your blood sugar, lower your blood pressure, and even help reverse type 2 diabetes. But, before we get into how fasting can undo the … Continue reading Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Through Fasting
Lithium Side Effects: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
Source: Lithium Side Effects: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself by Dr. Edward Group Like any medicine or substance in the natural world, awareness and care must be taken when taking herbal and mineral supplements. Lithium orotate is an extremely powerful naturally-occurring chemical, and therefore one must be educated as to the possible side effects of … Continue reading Lithium Side Effects: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
Teenager thought she just had a sore throat, found out her body was actually rotting away
A British teenager who thought she just had tonsillitis nearly died before doctors discovered that she had a raging blood infection that was systematically poisoning all of her internal organs. Jess Lewin, 19, of Plymouth, was diagnosed with sepsis, also known as septicemia or "blood poisoning." Although triggered by an infection, sepsis is actually caused by … Continue reading Teenager thought she just had a sore throat, found out her body was actually rotting away
More harm than good: Most men are better off NOT treating prostate cancer — most tumors will not cause harm
We’ve all heard that early detection is vital for many medical conditions, but when it comes to prostate cancer, an Oxford academic has claimed that thousands of men who have the illness would actually be better off if they had never been diagnosed. According to Professor Freddie Hamdy, many men with slow-growing tumors that hadn’t … Continue reading More harm than good: Most men are better off NOT treating prostate cancer — most tumors will not cause harm
Does the Weight Loss Drug “Alli” Cause Liver Damage?
Source: Does the Weight Loss Drug “Alli” Cause Liver Damage? by Dr. Edward Group We all understand the desire to be vibrant, healthy and at our optimal weight. Yet sadly, in attempt to lose extra weight quickly, many people turn to weight-loss drugs or cheap supplements instead of the natural methods of weight loss which take … Continue reading Does the Weight Loss Drug “Alli” Cause Liver Damage?
