Among the many fruit and vegetable juices that exist around the world, beetroot juice is undoubtedly one of the healthiest. This dark purple juice contains a unique combination of powerful antioxidants and phytonutrients that can provide many health benefits. Plus, drinking beetroot juice is a great way to add beetroots to your diet since beetroots can lose some of their nutritional … Continue reading Drink beetroot juice and enjoy these health benefits
Did you know over-the-counter cold medicines can harm your heart?
Millions of Americans rely on these popular pills and liquid elixirs to make it through cold and flu season. But could your favorite over-the-counter cold medicine be putting your cardiovascular health at risk? New research suggests so, warning that cold and flu products containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and decongestants can increase blood pressure levels while … Continue reading Did you know over-the-counter cold medicines can harm your heart?
Why kombucha is one of the healthiest drinks you can consume, say food scientists
If you are looking for a healthy drink to add to your diet, try kombucha. It is a fermented sugar tea that contains a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeasts. This fermented beverage has been associated with many health benefits, such as reducing levels of cholesterol and blood pressure, preventing cancer, and improving the bodily functions, … Continue reading Why kombucha is one of the healthiest drinks you can consume, say food scientists
Green chiretta (Andrographis) functions as a natural remedy for the common cold
In Scandinavian and Asian countries, green chiretta (Andrographis paniculata) is a common remedy for common cold, fever, and noninfectious diarrhea. In a study published in the journal Planta Medica, researchers have found that multiple oral dosing of green chiretta (Andrographis paniculata) at the normal therapeutic dose for the common cold and uncomplicated upper respiratory tract infections regulates various clinical … Continue reading Green chiretta (Andrographis) functions as a natural remedy for the common cold
DASH Diet: A Vegetarian Meal Plan for Heart Health
Source: DASH Diet: A Vegetarian Meal Plan for Heart Health by Dr. Edward Group If you’ve been thinking about changing your diet in order to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or blood pressure, or just improve your overall health, you might have heard about the DASH Diet. The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet was named … Continue reading DASH Diet: A Vegetarian Meal Plan for Heart Health
Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?
Source: Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True? by Dr. Edward Group The golden, egg-shaped capsules are the latest craze among health seekers. Found in the tissues of oily, cold-water fish, the oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for many vital functions in the body, including brain function, muscle activity, and normal growth … Continue reading Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?
Low Glycemic Diet: Help Prevent Diabetes & Heart Disease
Source: Low Glycemic Diet: Help Prevent Diabetes & Heart Disease by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, not all carbs are created equal. The low-glycemic diet is based on a simple premise: avoid "bad" carbohydrate foods, which are those with a high number on the glycemic index (GI) scale while enjoying … Continue reading Low Glycemic Diet: Help Prevent Diabetes & Heart Disease
Holy Basil: Top 12 Amazing Health Benefits of Tulsi
Source: Holy Basil: Top 12 Amazing Health Benefits of Tulsi by Dr. Edward Group Whether you use it to reduce stress, improve sleep, or boost your immune system, holy basil is an amazing herb with many therapeutic properties. Also called Tulsi, legend has it that the plant is an earthly manifestation of the Hindu goddess who … Continue reading Holy Basil: Top 12 Amazing Health Benefits of Tulsi
Here are 5 good reasons to start drinking beet juice today
Vegetable and fruit juices have risen in popularity over the last few years because of their many health benefits. Now that there are so many options to choose from it can get a bit overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the juicing scene. Not to mention that the taste of some of these recipes are not … Continue reading Here are 5 good reasons to start drinking beet juice today
How to Lower Cholesterol – Without Medication
Source: How to Lower Cholesterol – Without Medication by Dr. Edward Group The body needs cholesterol to make hormones and vitamins and to digest food. But too much of this waxy substance – particularly the “bad" LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol – can attach to the walls of arteries and limit or block the flow of … Continue reading How to Lower Cholesterol – Without Medication
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 