Source: Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating? by Dr. Edward Group Bloating is caused by gas or air trapped in the abdomen and can cause mild to severe discomfort. Extreme cases can cause difficulty eating or breathing. Although bloating can be a signal that something is amiss in your diet or digestive tract, in general, bloating is … Continue reading Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating?
Study: Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Increased Risk of Fractures
Source: Study: Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Increased Risk of Fractures by Dr. Edward Group The results of a 2010 study by Swiss scientists at the University Hospitals of Geneva and Lausanne shows strong evidence that children and young adults who suffer from inflammatory bowel disorders, such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, are at … Continue reading Study: Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Increased Risk of Fractures
The 22 Best Laxative Foods for Natural Constipation Relief
Source: The 22 Best Laxative Foods for Natural Constipation Relief by Dr. Edward Group Constipation is a taboo subject for many people. If you’re too embarrassed to discuss it, know that you are far from alone. Constipation affects about 14% of adults in the United States and accounts for an astounding 3.2 million medical visits every … Continue reading The 22 Best Laxative Foods for Natural Constipation Relief
How and Why You Should Try a Sugar Detox
Source: How and Why You Should Try a Sugar Detox by Dr. Edward Group While some people jokingly refer to themselves as sugar addicts, the truth is no laughing matter. Refined sugar causes real, clinically verifiable addictive patterns in your brain and ruinous effects on your body. The average American consumes between 22 and 30 teaspoons … Continue reading How and Why You Should Try a Sugar Detox
All You Need to Know About Cleansing With Cayenne Pepper
Source: All You Need to Know About Cleansing With Cayenne Pepper by Dr. Edward Group Cayenne peppers have long been held in high regard for their powerful health-boosting properties. Popular cleanses, like the Master Cleanse, use cayenne because of naturally occurring compounds, like capsaicin, which help cleanse and detox the body at a cellular level. These … Continue reading All You Need to Know About Cleansing With Cayenne Pepper
3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root
Source: 3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root by Dr. Edward Group Traditional Chinese approaches to health often use astragalus as an adaptogen to support the body’s ability to adjust to varying environmental and biological changes. For centuries, the dried roots of this plant have been used as an approach to the cold and flu, as a supportive herb … Continue reading 3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root
Study Links Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals to a Higher BMI in Toddlers
The other day, a colleague of mine sent me over the results from a recent study that shows a link between higher body mass index (BMI) in toddlers, and the mothers’ prenatal exposure to environmental pollutants, such as pesticides found on the foods we eat [1]. The study, conducted by the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, … Continue reading Study Links Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals to a Higher BMI in Toddlers
Biofilms in the Body
Source: Biofilms in the Body by Dr. Edward Group Long before you became a part of your community and, hopefully, a contributing member of society, there were the original communities, which were made of networks of bacteria. The inhabitants of these worked together to ensure the survival of as many members as possible. Today, these communities … Continue reading Biofilms in the Body
Does Lemon Juice Dissolve Kidney Stones?
Source: Does Lemon Juice Dissolve Kidney Stones? by Dr. Edward Group Lemon juice is a popular ingredient used in fresh lemonade, facial tonics, and natural household cleaning recipes. Folk medicine says this vitamin C-rich juice may even dissolve kidney stones, yet science remains inconclusive on these claims. But, science does agree that lemon juice may support kidney health; … Continue reading Does Lemon Juice Dissolve Kidney Stones?
The Fasting Diet: Tips for a Successful Fast
Source: The Fasting Diet: Tips for a Successful Fast by Dr. Edward Group A fasting diet is a nutritional therapy involving either full or partial caloric restriction. It can be a challenge if you embark on one unprepared and unaware. There are many ways you can prepare yourself for a fast. In this article, I’ll give … Continue reading The Fasting Diet: Tips for a Successful Fast
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 