A study of low-income housing residents has documented that the more television people say they watched, the less active they were, researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and colleagues report. The findings of television's effects on physical activity are the first to be based on objective measurements using pedometers, rather than the study subjects' memories of … Continue reading Study suggests TV watching lowers physical activity (press release)
5 Reasons Breastfeeding is Awesome
Source: 5 Reasons Breastfeeding is Awesome by Dr. Edward Group Many mothers choose breastfeeding because of the close bonding experience and the fact that it’s the most nutritious option for their baby. Commercial formulas, even the organic ones, simply can’t compare. Let’s take a look at 5 proven reasons why breastfeeding is just plain awesome. 1. … Continue reading 5 Reasons Breastfeeding is Awesome
How Culture and Society Influence Healthy Eating
Source: How Culture and Society Influence Healthy Eating by Dr. Edward Group There many factors that influence your diet. In this article, we are going to focus on the impact social and cultural factors have on healthy eating. To fully understand the concept, let’s look at the basic nature of the human social environment. According … Continue reading How Culture and Society Influence Healthy Eating
Magnesium boosts bone health in teenage girls
Girls who take magnesium supplements as adolescents may be giving themselves stronger bones for the future. Researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine took a selection of Caucasian girls aged eight to 14 and gave them either a daily 300 mg supplement of magnesium oxide – taken in two doses – or a placebo. … Continue reading Magnesium boosts bone health in teenage girls
Home Remedies for the Flu
Source: Home Remedies for the Flu by Dr. Edward Group As we enter into the flu season, chances are that many people will experience the effects of a cold or flu. Highly contagious, colds are the name we give for over 100 mild viral influenza forms. Although there is no cure for the cold or flu — … Continue reading Home Remedies for the Flu
The Dangers of Drinking Cow’s Milk
Source: The Dangers of Drinking Cow’s Milk by Dr. Edward Group Due to the extreme processes that milk goes through and the high amounts of antibiotics, hormones, and genetically-modified substances that cows are continually exposed to, I believe there are real and eminent concerns associated with drinking milk from cows. All cows release toxins through their milk, … Continue reading The Dangers of Drinking Cow’s Milk
Research: Children Born with Low Vitamin D Levels May Develop More Respiratory Infections
Source: Research: Children Born with Low Vitamin D Levels May Develop More Respiratory Infections by Dr. Edward Group Any parent can tell you that respiratory infections are all too common in caring for a very small child. Bronchial infections are, in fact, one of the leading cause of hospitalization in American newborns. Can Vitamin D Prevent Respiratory … Continue reading Research: Children Born with Low Vitamin D Levels May Develop More Respiratory Infections
Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin
Source: Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin byDr. Edward Group There are five different types of Vitamin D (D1, D2, D3, D4 & D5), but D2 and D3 are the only types that our bodies can use. When something just says “vitamin D” it is generally referring to D2 or D3 (or a combination … Continue reading Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin
15 Must-Know Facts About Iodine
Source: 15 Must-Know Facts About Iodine by Dr. Edward Group It is not an understatement to say our existence, and the quality of our lives depends on having adequate iodine levels.[1] In spite of this, mainstream medicine generally ignores the importance of this element. The following fifteen facts will reveal not only how important iodine is, but … Continue reading 15 Must-Know Facts About Iodine
17 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
Source: 17 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper by Dr. Edward Group Many societies, especially those of the Americas and China, have a history of using cayenne pepper therapeutically. A powerful compound with many uses, cayenne pepper is currently gaining buzz for cleansing and detoxifying regimes such as the Master Cleanse, which uses the spice to stimulate circulation … Continue reading 17 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 