Source: Study: Blueberries & Probiotics Help Counteract Intestinal Diseases by Dr. Edward Group A clinical study, conducted at Lund University in Sweden, shows that eating blueberries can ease and protect against intestinal irritation [1]. They also found that these beneficial effects on the body are increased by the consumption of probiotic bacteria along with the berries. … Continue reading Study: Blueberries & Probiotics Help Counteract Intestinal Diseases
The Health Benefits of Maltase
Source: The Health Benefits of Maltase by Dr. Edward Group Maltase is a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme that cleaves the bond linking the two parts of the maltose sugar molecule. Maltose is a naturally-occurring sugar that is produced as the body breaks down starches from long chains into shorter molecules using the amylase enzyme and also in germinating … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Maltase
Enzymes in Raw Food
Source: Enzymes in Raw Food by Dr. Edward Group They might not receive the same attention as vitamins and minerals, but enzymes are essential components to the formula of maintaining a healthy body. Benefits of Enzymes Enzymes are complex, specialized proteins in raw food. They speed up and amplify the chemical processes in our bodies; everything … Continue reading Enzymes in Raw Food
15 Natural Home Remedies for Acid Reflux
Acid reflux is a common condition in people, especially adults. This is described as the pain not only in the stomach but also in the chest of sufferers. The condition only occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), which is used to separate the stomach and the esophagus, goes down. This is when the acid … Continue reading 15 Natural Home Remedies for Acid Reflux
10 Health Benefits of Ginger
Source: 10 Health Benefits of Ginger by Dr. Edward Group Earlier this year, I had a day where I experienced a sore throat and sinus irritation. I didn’t reach for a box of any over-the-counter remedy, instead I juiced a fair amount of ginger and lemon and added it to a tea. I was very satisfied … Continue reading 10 Health Benefits of Ginger
Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Your Health
Source: Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Research underscoring the importance of vitamin D continues to mount. Vitamin D was long thought to be beneficial for mainly bone health, but it turns out it’s helpful for so much more. It’s strikingly clear that vitamin D, one of the most misunderstood … Continue reading Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Your Health
How Does Digestion Work?
Source: How Does Digestion Work? by Dr. Edward Group The garbage passed off as food today and the high rates of digestive disorders plaguing the nation make it clear that the importance of the digestive process is not understood. Digestion is a process that can affect our daily quality of life, playing a direct role in … Continue reading How Does Digestion Work?
3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important
Source: 3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important by Dr. Edward Group Your gut should be home to over 100 billion bacteria, but antibiotics, pesticides, stress, and genetically-modified foods are just a few of the things that can weaken that diversity. [1] Your gut’s bacteria needs to stay healthy or problems like irritable bowel syndrome, gluten allergies, … Continue reading 3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important
3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence
Source: 3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence by Dr. Edward Group Have you ever heard of a rectal catheter? It’s exactly what you imagine it to be. Did you know that several years ago, researchers at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield England used rectal catheters to measure and evaluate the flatulence released by ten volunteers? … Continue reading 3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence
Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten?
Source: Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten? by Dr. Edward Group Gluten sensitivities and gluten intolerance are on the rise, making gluten a very popular topic. Because it’s a subject with many facets, here are 9 facts for you to consider to make a sound, rational decision as to whether you should monitor, or possibly … Continue reading Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 