Source: Vitamins and Minerals by Dr. Edward Group Even though they’re in almost everything we eat and drink, many people aren’t exactly clear what the distinction is between vitamins and dietary minerals. We’re told they’re important and we need them to keep us healthy, but what’s the difference? What Are Vitamins?Vitamins are organic compounds the human … Continue reading Vitamins and Minerals
The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
Source: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability? by Dr. Edward Group Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient the human body is able to absorb and use. You might think that when you eat an apple every iota of vitamin A, every antioxidant, and every mineral it contains is used by your body with … Continue reading The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
Protect Against Brain Aging with This Tiny Fruit
Did you know blueberries are called “brain berries”? That’s right, according to Dr. James Joseph from the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tuft’s University, the blueberry is an excellent choice of food to combat brain aging. As the warmer months fast approach, it makes since to take a closer look at the … Continue reading Protect Against Brain Aging with This Tiny Fruit
Melatonin treats migraine headaches
A recent study showed that melatonin is an effective treatment for migraine headaches. Study participants had a history of 2 to 8 migraines per month. They were divided into three groups, those taking 3 mg of melatonin, 25 mg of amityptyline (an antidepressant drug commonly used to prevent migraines), and placebo. The melatonin group had … Continue reading Melatonin treats migraine headaches
Zika virus vaccine will genetically re-engineer your DNA
Touted as “the next great epidemic,” just the words “Zika virus” are enough to strike fear into the hearts of millions. With every pregnant woman on high alert and female athletes bailing out of the Rio Olympics in terror last year, the mainstream media created an epidemic of hysteria far greater than the danger posed … Continue reading Zika virus vaccine will genetically re-engineer your DNA
15 Natural Home Remedies for Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a common condition in people, especially adults. This is described as the pain not only in the stomach but also in the chest of sufferers. The condition only occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which is used to separate the stomach and the esophagus, goes down. This is when the acid … Continue reading 15 Natural Home Remedies for Acid Reflux
The Benefits of Mulungu Bark for Mental Health
Source: The Benefits of Mulungu Bark for Mental Health by Dr. Edward Group Life is full of stressful moments and situations. Nobody is immune to occasional mood disturbances and anxiety. However, just because you’re stressed isn’t necessarily a good reason to resort to powerful medications. Many medicines-for-your-mind have horrible side effects that are worse than the … Continue reading The Benefits of Mulungu Bark for Mental Health
Are Coffee Grounds Good For Plants?
Source: Are Coffee Grounds Good For Plants? by Dr. Edward Group You only need to walk past a coffee shop in any American city to see that our country loves java. With so much coffee being consumed on a daily basis, it’s encouraging to learn that there is a productive use for all those grinds. Next … Continue reading Are Coffee Grounds Good For Plants?
99 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Compost
Source: 99 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Compost by Dr. Edward Group Anybody who has a composting bin or compost pile at their house knows that old apple cores, banana peels and potato skins can be composted. The list of items that can be composted doesn’t stop there, in fact, it barely scratches the … Continue reading 99 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Compost
10 Homemade Organic Pesticides
Source: 10 Homemade Organic Pesticides by Dr. Edward Group Ever wonder what farmers did hundreds of years ago to fight off crop pests? Long before the invention of harmful chemical pesticides (yes, the kind that is linked to cancerous cellular activity), farmers and householders came up with multiple remedies for removing insect infestations from their garden … Continue reading 10 Homemade Organic Pesticides
