According to a recent study, teenagers who spend too much time on their smartphones are unhappier. Scientists from San Diego State University (SDSU) advised teenagers to spend less than two hours daily on digital media so they can “boost their happiness and self-esteem.” This means minimizing time spent playing computer games, on social media, texting, or video chatting. … Continue reading The miserable generation: Smartphones make children unhappy, screen time should be limited to 2 hours per day, study finds
6 Brain Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Source: 6 Brain Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) by Dr. Edward Group Brahmi, or Bacopa monnieri, is a therapeutic plant used in Ayurveda for many purposes. Modern research has even begun to evaluate Brahmi’s role against several neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and schizophrenia. Although we need to be clear that Brahmi isn’t a cure … Continue reading 6 Brain Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Mucuna pruriens and Parkinson’s Disease
Source: Mucuna pruriens and Parkinson’s Disease by Dr. Edward Group Physical instability, tremors, and muscle rigidity are symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and they’re difficult problems to endure. Although symptoms manifest physically, the disease itself results from an insufficient production of dopamine and the degeneration of brain tissue. With Parkinson’s disease on the rise, more researchers have felt an increased … Continue reading Mucuna pruriens and Parkinson’s Disease
5 Potential Benefits of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Source: 5 Potential Benefits of Neuro-Linguistic Programming by Dr. Edward Group Neuro-linguistic programming, or NLP, is a behavioral-modification technique used by psychiatrists, medical physicians, hypnotherapists, and general counselors. Neuro-linguistic programming was invented and introduced during the 1970’s and remains a popular, supplemental tool for initiating positive, personal change. What is Neuro-Linguistic Programming? Neuro-linguistic programming is a psychological … Continue reading 5 Potential Benefits of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
3 Amazing Health Benefits of Vitamin D3
Source: 3 Amazing Health Benefits of Vitamin D3 by Dr. Edward Group Conversations on the benefits of vitamin D have taken the health industry by storm. A goldmine of pioneering studies around the turn of the 21st century on vitamin D have reported incredible findings about the “Sunshine Vitamin” and its positive effects on bone health, the immune … Continue reading 3 Amazing Health Benefits of Vitamin D3
Are You Copper Deficient?
Source: Are You Copper Deficient? by Dr. Edward Group Not so long ago, the media blasted warnings about a possible link between copper and Alzheimer’s disease. Referencing a mere correlation study, these reports alluded that the population should monitor or reduce their copper intake. Some sources even suggested copper-fortified multi-vitamins should be thrown out! What the media failed … Continue reading Are You Copper Deficient?
The Benefits of PQQ for Aging Support
Source: The Benefits of PQQ for Aging Support by Dr. Edward Group The simplest way to explain PQQ—or pyrroloquinoline quinone—is to compare it to the engine of a car. Without PQQ, many cellular metabolic processes won’t be driven to completion. This non-protein chemical, called a cofactor or coenzyme, can be described as a helper molecule. It aids … Continue reading The Benefits of PQQ for Aging Support
Research shows hemin, lithium can mitigate cadmium-induced testicular damage
An environmental toxicant and endocrine disruptor in humans, the heavy metal cadmium is said to be among the leading causes of declining fertility in men, as it tends to reduce sperm counts and inhibit healthy reproductive function. But two major studies published in prominent journals reveal that cadmium-induced testicular damage can be mitigated through the … Continue reading Research shows hemin, lithium can mitigate cadmium-induced testicular damage
Muira Puama and Brain Health
Source: Muira Puama and Brain Health by Dr. Edward Group I’ve talked at length before about muira puama and its place in sexual health tonics. It’s been referred to by indigenous peoples in the Amazon as “potency wood” for quite some time and seems to hold promise for supporting male and female sexual health. Now, emerging research also … Continue reading Muira Puama and Brain Health
3 Mental Health Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea
Source: 3 Mental Health Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea by Dr. Edward Group A perennial, therapeutic plant commonly referred to as “golden root”, Rhodiola rosea has long been associated with a slew of physical and mental health benefits. While public awareness of Rhodiola rosea is largely very quiet, an increasing subset of people in natural health circles are becoming … Continue reading 3 Mental Health Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 