Source: The Health Benefits of the Osage Tree by Dr. Edward Group Highly revered in Native American cultures, the Osage tree is has admired for centuries. The bark, fruits, and leaves all contain phytonutrients that are responsible for the tree’s proposed health benefits. Its volatile oils make it a strong, natural insecticide, and many of its compounds have … Continue reading The Health Benefits of the Osage Tree
Astragalus Root: Health, Immune System, & Anti-Aging Benefits
Source: Astragalus Root: Health, Immune System, & Anti-Aging Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Astragalus root is an herb that’s tremendously important in traditional Chinese medicine. It is known for its many health benefits, especially its potential to slow the aging process. Research has revealed this herb may have the ability to encourage healthy function of the … Continue reading Astragalus Root: Health, Immune System, & Anti-Aging Benefits
Study: Optimistic People Have Healthier Hearts
While an apple a day has been said to keep the doctor away, a new study has found that positive thoughts may also work just as well. According to experts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, those with healthier hearts are also the same folks who don’t surround themselves with negativity. In what’s thought … Continue reading Study: Optimistic People Have Healthier Hearts
The Health Dangers of Beryllium
Source: The Health Dangers of Beryllium by Dr. Edward Group The extensive use of toxic metals in industry and consumer products has resulted in a toxic metal proliferation in our daily lives and environment. Metals are not biodegradable and can remain in the environment to produce a variety of negative effects. Toxic metal exposure has been linked … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Beryllium
What Can Pecans Do for Your Cardiovascular Health?
Source: What Can Pecans Do for Your Cardiovascular Health? by Dr. Edward Group Eating foods that can help you maintain a healthy heart, lower your cholesterol, and balance your blood pressure is important to preserving a high quality of life. Nutrient-dense nuts like walnuts, chestnuts, and pecans are recognized as an important component of any heart-healthy … Continue reading What Can Pecans Do for Your Cardiovascular Health?
Health Benefits of 13 Species of Aloe
Source: Health Benefits of 13 Species of Aloe by Dr. Edward Group Many species of aloe are popular houseplants because they are versatile and able to thrive indoors without requiring much care. This is beneficial because live plants like aloe can improve air quality and help promote a healthier indoor environment. In fact, indoor plants are one … Continue reading Health Benefits of 13 Species of Aloe
Foods That Lower Blood Pressure
Source: Foods That Lower Blood Pressure by Dr. Edward Group There is a virtual cornucopia of foods, herbs, and other forms of nourishment that are readily available to lower high blood pressure, or hypertension, naturally. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts are just a handful of the healthy things you can eat to promote healthy blood flow. Learning … Continue reading Foods That Lower Blood Pressure
The Epigenetic Landscape is a Key Determinant of Gene Expression Reprogramming in Cardiac Hypertrophy
The epigenetic signature for cardiac hypertrophy, which can progress to heart failure through an adaptive response of the myocardium to stress, is still poorly understood. The scientists at Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, Rozzano, Italy report on the genome-wide distribution of seven histone modifications in adult mouse cardiomyocytes subjected to a prohypertrophy stimulus in vivo. They found … Continue reading The Epigenetic Landscape is a Key Determinant of Gene Expression Reprogramming in Cardiac Hypertrophy
Signs of High Blood Pressure
Source: Signs of High Blood Pressure by Dr. Edward Group According to guidelines set by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines, nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure.[1] If you don’t have high blood pressure yourself, chances are you know someone who does. Being aware of … Continue reading Signs of High Blood Pressure
The Health Benefits of Nattokinase
Source: The Health Benefits of Nattokinase by Dr. Edward Group Nattokinase is a powerful proteolytic enzyme that has fibrinolytic health benefits. It is best known for its astounding fibrinolytic (anti-clotting) capacities. Perhaps its most supported use is in the area of cardiovascular health, where it helps to rejuvenate healthy fibrin metabolism and reduce blood clotting, thus … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Nattokinase
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 