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?
Tips for Supporting Sore Muscles and Joints
Source: Tips for Supporting Sore Muscles and Joints by Dr. Edward Group Almost everyone has experienced some type of muscle or joint discomfort in their life. The entire human body is covered with muscle tissue and joints that are in motion almost constantly, making it easy for discomfort to appear anywhere, anytime. The most common type of … Continue reading Tips for Supporting Sore Muscles and Joints
12 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold
Source: 12 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold by Dr. Edward Group The cold and flu season is coming as we approach the autumn and winter months, bringing with it a host of chills, ills, and other problems. Highly contagious and annoyingly persistent, a cold is one of the most common seasonal afflictions. [1] Although there’s no … Continue reading 12 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold
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
What Is Potassium?
Source: What Is Potassium? by Dr. Edward Group Sometimes referred to as an electrolyte, potassium is a naturally-occurring mineral and key nutrient for good health. Your nerves and muscles need it to function properly. It supports digestive and kidney health, regulates blood pressure and helps build strong bones. [1] It’s especially important for your heart, too. … Continue reading What Is Potassium?
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 9 Best Dietary Antioxidants
Source: The 9 Best Dietary Antioxidants by Dr. Edward Group Antioxidants have the ability to neutralize and reduce free radical damage. To deeply comprehend the power of antioxidants, you must first understand what free radicals are and how they react in the body. Free radicals are harmful compounds that have an unpaired electron, an aspect of … Continue reading The 9 Best Dietary Antioxidants
“Got Milk” campaign a fraud – 10 better sources of calcium
The dairy industry advertises pasteurized milk as the giver of strong bones and teeth. This can be observed by watching the numerous "Got Milk" commercials on the television. As celebrities show off their white mustaches, parents and their children are led to believe that pasteurized milk makes them strong and athletic. They are taught that … Continue reading “Got Milk” campaign a fraud – 10 better sources of calcium
Oregano Oil Health Benefits
Source: Oregano Oil Health Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Oregano oil is widely known as nature’s potent defense against harmful organisms. Not only is it highly respected within the natural health community, it is also being widely studied within the scientific community for its vast medical uses.Research designed to examine oregano oil has encompassed many topics. Oregano … Continue reading Oregano Oil Health Benefits
Anemia sufferers – Improve your absorption of iron
Even people, who are aware of their bodies and make healthy choices with food and beverages, may find themselves in an iron-deficient anemic state. At times, simply knowing which foods are high in iron may not be enough to prevent becoming anemic. Understanding which habits support, and which may inhibit, the body's absorption of iron … Continue reading Anemia sufferers – Improve your absorption of iron
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 