Chronic inflammatory diseases are a common day epidemic. Every year the number of individuals with debilitating chronic inflammatory diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, mental depressive conditions, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome grow. These inflammatory conditions are commonly associated with a hyper responsive immune system. Overcoming these conditions begins with rebuilding the intestinal … Continue reading Reverse chronic inflammatory diseases naturally
Is Soy Good or Bad for You?
Source: Is Soy Good or Bad for You? by Dr. Edward Group Soy milk, soy cheese, soy crisps—there is a booming market for vegan soy-based foods and a lot of supposed health authorities touting its alleged benefits. What if soy was actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing and only called a health food because its supply was … Continue reading Is Soy Good or Bad for You?
What is Celiac Disease?
Source: What is Celiac Disease? by Dr. Edward Group Celiac disease is an allergy to dietary gluten. It affects individuals who are genetically predisposed to the allergy and differs from gluten sensitivity, as celiac disease elicits within the body a very defined response to gluten. [1]When gluten enters the small intestine in an individual with celiac disease, … Continue reading What is Celiac Disease?
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
Refined Sugar: Sweet but Toxic to Your Health
Source: Refined Sugar: Sweet but Toxic to Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Most of us recognize that sugar does not promote good health. In fact, most people know that sugar is unhealthy, but not everyone understands the full extent of its unhealthiness. Refined sugar, such as high fructose corn syrup, is nothing but empty calories and … Continue reading Refined Sugar: Sweet but Toxic to Your Health
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
Is Alcohol an Endocrine Disruptor?
Source: Is Alcohol an Endocrine Disruptor? by Dr. Edward Group Although you may never pick up an alcoholic beverage, you could still be regularly exposing yourself to the detrimental health effects of alcohol. Household products, for example, often contain ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and can be a source many people don’t consider. While exposure to these products … Continue reading Is Alcohol an Endocrine Disruptor?
Sugar sweetened drinks increase heart disease and diabetes risk in women
The result of a research study released by the American Heart Association's (AHA) Scientific Sessions provides evidence that women drinking two or more sugary drinks a day may increase waistline size and risk of heart disease, even if they don't gain weight. Heart disease is the leading killer of women and men alike and closely … Continue reading Sugar sweetened drinks increase heart disease and diabetes risk in women
7 Health Foods that Aren’t Healthy
Some foods like eggs for example, get a reputation for being unhealthy but are actually really good for you. However, just the opposite can happen as well, with certain foods and products being perceived as healthy when they really are not. Below are seven of the most common foods which people think are good for … Continue reading 7 Health Foods that Aren’t Healthy
Soft Drinks: America’s Other Drinking Problem
Source: Soft Drinks: America’s Other Drinking Problem by Dr. Edward Group I’ve written before about the dangers of soft drink addiction… which sounds like it could even be a joke. How many times have you heard someone refer to themselves as a “cokeaholic”? The truth is, soda addiction is no laughing matter. The chemicals in soft drinks … Continue reading Soft Drinks: America’s Other Drinking Problem
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 