Source: The Health Benefits of Papain by Dr. Edward Group Papain is a powerful digestive enzyme commonly found and extracted from the papaya fruit (Carica papaya) , it is also referred to as papaya proteinase. The papaya enzyme papain plays a key role in digestive processes involving breaking down tough protein fibers. For this reason, it … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Papain
Report: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Reduces Risk of Death
Source: Report: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Reduces Risk of Death by Dr. Edward Group A vegan or vegetarian diet has long been promoted as a healthy lifestyle choice thanks to a mountain of evidence available to back it up. And now, there’s even more quantitative evidence. A recent report from University College of London reveals that eating seven … Continue reading Report: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Reduces Risk of Death
Do Low-Carbohydrate Diets Work?
Source: Do Low-Carbohydrate Diets Work? by Dr. Edward Group For decades, doctors have been telling men they need to lose weight in order to reduce their risk of heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and a number of other potentially life-threatening conditions. Women are also trying to shed excess body weight for exactly the same reasons. In addition … Continue reading Do Low-Carbohydrate Diets Work?
How Does Gluten Affect the Brain?
Source: How Does Gluten Affect the Brain? by Dr. Edward Group The widespread occurrence of gluten sensitivity, wheat allergies and celiac disease have been well documented. Many of the related problems such as gastrointestinal discomfort (IBS), rashes, problems with nutrient absorption and bone loss have been reported and observed. Fortunately for many, following a gluten free … Continue reading How Does Gluten Affect the Brain?
5 Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds
Source: 5 Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds by Dr. Edward Group Sunflower seeds — great at the ballpark, helpful during a long drive, and a native plant to North America that has become a staple to cultures worldwide. Despite their small size, sunflower seeds are a dense source of vitamins and minerals and essential oils. Not … Continue reading 5 Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds
The Weight Loss Benefits of Damiana
Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Damiana by Dr. Edward Group What is Damiana? Damiana, or turnera diffusa, is a flowering shrub found throughout Mexico, the West Indies, and parts of Central and South America. The leaves have historically been used as traditional herbal therapies for tonic and cleansing purposes. Indigenous people in Central and South … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Damiana
The Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
Source: The Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil by Dr. Group There has been a lot of talk about the health benefits of flaxseed oil but many people don’t know exactly what it is and what it specifically does. Flax is a good source of plant omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber and other nutrients. It’s nutrient composition differs … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
How to Increase Your Metabolism
Your metabolism is your body’s biochemical activity that regulates the conversion of calories into energy. A slow metabolism is slow to convert calories into energy and can cause the body to store fat. A fast metabolism operates in converse fashion, quickly using energy and not storing it. Your body’s metabolism is controlled by your thyroid … Continue reading How to Increase Your Metabolism
How Gluten Destroys Thyroid Health
Source: How Gluten Destroys Thyroid Health by Dr. Edward Group I have already discussed my disdain for gluten in previous articles, citing numerous research studies reporting its negative effects on the brain and digestive health. Gluten is a very hard protein found in wheat, barley, and rye products, and most individuals today are sensitive — if … Continue reading How Gluten Destroys Thyroid Health
Destroy diabetes with a diet that encourages gut bacteria
Following a specialized diet, one that yields high levels of the short-chain fatty acids acetate or butyrate, may keep type-1 diabetes in check, an animal study found. Short-chain fatty acids are touted as the main products of dietary fiber fermentation, and have been associated with a host of health benefits. On the other hand, type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune … Continue reading Destroy diabetes with a diet that encourages gut bacteria
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 