Source: 3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness by Dr. Edward Group Elderberry, scientific name Sambucus nigra, comes from the elder tree, which is native to Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. It also grows across the United States and Canada. Many cultures have appreciated and relied on the elder tree for everything from musical … Continue reading 3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness
Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies
Three new studies published in the journal of the American Medical Association are proving the benefit of a plant-based diet in greatly reducing the risk of cancer. The studies show that high consumption of fruits and vegetables wards off a variety of cancers. (They also show that consuming red meat multiplies the risk of colon … Continue reading Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies
Goji Berry Recipe: Goji-Ginger Almond Pears
Source: Goji Berry Recipe: Goji-Ginger Almond Pears by Dr. Edward Group This sweet treat combines pears, goji berries, and ginger into a surprisingly healthy dessert that you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying. Pears are a delicious metabolism booster. Anjou, bartlett, and bosc pears taste excellent and work especially well. A tip — pears are best … Continue reading Goji Berry Recipe: Goji-Ginger Almond Pears
Survival gardening: Why you should grow these 7 edible perennials
Think of survival food and what initially comes to mind is a stockpile of canned goods, tasteless military biscuits, and powdered drink mixes. But imagine a situation where you can still have fresh food even in the event of a collapse? The idea may sound luxurious in a critical situation, but it is actually not … Continue reading Survival gardening: Why you should grow these 7 edible perennials
What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts
Source: What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts by Dr. Edward Group A fast is a voluntary practice in which people go for extended or structured periods without eating and drinking for spiritual, medical, or weight loss reasons. Others fast to protest or raise awareness for causes. Fasts vary widely depending on … Continue reading What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts
10 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes
Source: 10 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes by Dr. Edward Group Vegetarians are often faced with one critical question by meat eaters, “Where do you get your protein?” The fact is, protein is abundant in plant foods, and it’s possible to receive all essential amino acids by eating a completely vegan or vegetarian diet. Some plant foods, like … Continue reading 10 High-Protein Vegetarian Recipes
Proton-pump inhibitor drugs for heartburn linked to heart attacks
New research published in the journal PLOS ONE calls into question the safety and effectiveness of a popular class of pharmaceutical drugs used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, as well as its less extreme companion acid reflux. Researchers found that proton-pump inhibitors, or PPIs, which millions of Americans rely on to treat heartburn symptoms, also … Continue reading Proton-pump inhibitor drugs for heartburn linked to heart attacks
Goji Berry Recipe: Carrot Soup with Goji, Orange, and Ginger
Source: Goji Berry Recipe: Carrot Soup with Goji, Orange, and Ginger by Dr. Edward Group Carrots are sweet, oranges are tart, ginger is spicy, and goji berries are a nutritional powerhouse. What happens when you combine them? You get an incredibly delicious and nutritious soup that makes for a super bright side dish or main course! How nutritious … Continue reading Goji Berry Recipe: Carrot Soup with Goji, Orange, and Ginger
Olive oil really is the healthiest oil for frying foods, scientists find
While frying is considered a generally unsafe way to prepare food, a number of studies have demonstrated that frying can be healthy, as long as you use olive oil to do it. According to Rachel Adams, senior lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom, cooking with high heat triggers changes in oils that alter their aroma, flavor, … Continue reading Olive oil really is the healthiest oil for frying foods, scientists find
The Health Benefits of Pine Oil
Source: The Health Benefits of Pine Oil by Dr. Edward Group There may be a good reason why many common household cleaners claim to “smell like pine.” This connection to pine oil and good health is as old as the hills, and its related to the germ-fighting, disinfectant properties of the oil. In fact, it was … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Pine Oil
