Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral with a very important role in human nutrition. Many of the human body’s normal physiological functions require a small, but vital, amount of selenium.[1] Selenium rich foods are fairly common, so obtaining a sufficient amount from diet alone is not a challenge for most people. However, supplements are popular for … Continue reading The Selenium Element and Its Role in Human Nutrition
The Mustard Seed: Humble Herb or Powerful Superfood?
Source: The Mustard Seed: Humble Herb or Powerful Superfood? by Dr. Edward Group Mustard seeds may not look like anything special but they are actually loaded with nutrients and can be exceptionally beneficial for the human body. Mustard seeds are important for a variety of reasons and it’s used all across the globe for a variety … Continue reading The Mustard Seed: Humble Herb or Powerful Superfood?
Benefits of the Agaricus blazei Murrill Mushroom
Source: Benefits of the Agaricus blazei Murrill Mushroom by Dr. Edward Group Agaricus blazei Murrill is an edible Brazilian mushroom with a low calorie content and high nutrient density. The mushroom, which originates in a small Brazilian village called Piedade, contains minerals, fibers, vitamins and amino acids. In 1960, a Japanese researcher named Takatoshi Furumoto discovered the … Continue reading Benefits of the Agaricus blazei Murrill Mushroom
Chaga Mushroom: The Immune-Boosting Superfood
Source: Chaga Mushroom: The Immune-Boosting Superfood by Dr. Edward Group Chaga (Inonotus Obliquus) is a mushroom that typically grows on birch trees in colder climates across the Northern Hemisphere. At first glance, the mushroom doesn’t look very appealing; actually, it doesn’t even looks like a mushroom at all! Appearances can be deceiving, however, as this special … Continue reading Chaga Mushroom: The Immune-Boosting Superfood
Broccoli Sprouts: Nature’s Most Powerful Cancer-Fighting Food
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli are very rich in nutrients, including several carotenoids; vitamins E, C, and K; folate; and minerals. They also are an excellent fiber source. A high consumption of cruciferous vegetables has been linked with a decreased risk of cancer. Broccoli contains elements known as glucosinolates, which are sulfur-containing chemicals. During chewing and … Continue reading Broccoli Sprouts: Nature’s Most Powerful Cancer-Fighting Food
Iodine Deficiency and Its Link to Diseases in the Body
Naturally occurring iodine is a rare trace element that was discovered in the 1800's by a French chemist. It was found to be effective in the treatment of goiter (swelling of the thyroid gland), and in 1924 the United States initiated its use as an additive to common table salt to address the high incidence … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency and Its Link to Diseases in the Body
Alcohol and Breast Cancer: The One Million Women Study
The Million Women Study, an Oxford University-based research effort, is making an attempt to come to a final decision on whether hormone replacement therapy is helping women through some of the more uncomfortable symptoms of menopause, or, in fact, giving them cancer. The Million Women Study is quickly becoming what many experts are calling a “blueprint … Continue reading Alcohol and Breast Cancer: The One Million Women Study
Do Low-Carbohydrate Diets Work?
Source: Do Low-Carbohydrate Diets Work? by Dr. Edward Group For decades, doctors have been telling men they need to lose weight in order to reduce their risk of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and a number of other potentially life-threatening conditions. Women are also trying to shed excess body weight for exactly the same reasons. In addition … Continue reading Do Low-Carbohydrate Diets Work?
Gluten, aspartame and canola oil – an American ‘recipe’ for health disaster
God bless America and your right to choose between healthy living and slow death by chemical consumption, if only you knew how. Where are the warnings about canola oil choking your cells and fueling cancer? Where are the hazardous waste signs on the product labels that contain aspartame, letting consumers know that it is the … Continue reading Gluten, aspartame and canola oil – an American ‘recipe’ for health disaster
Holy basil is a clinically proven antioxidant, cancer fighter, neuropathy healer, and anti-microbial
Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also known internationally as tulsi, is highly prized in the natural healing community both for its heady scent and for its healing properties. In the Hindu religion, holy basil is a sacred plant which is used during meditation and is considered a staple in every home garden. Among herbalists, holy basil … Continue reading Holy basil is a clinically proven antioxidant, cancer fighter, neuropathy healer, and anti-microbial
