Source: Chlorine, Cancer, and Heart Disease by Dr. Edward Group Adding chlorine to drinking water is a practice that began in the late 1800s, and by 1904 this was the standard in water treatment. For the most part, this process is still implemented today. Unfortunately, chlorine isn’t used because it’s the safest or most effective means … Continue reading Chlorine, Cancer, and Heart Disease
4 Surprising Health Benefits of Red Wine
Source: 4 Surprising Health Benefits of Red Wine by Dr. Edward Group Do you know about the secret ingredient in red wine? Resveratrol can help support normal cholesterol and combat obesity and much more! In fact, a study recently suggested it can even reduce heart disease by limiting the “formation of inflammatory factors”—possibly slowing it down … Continue reading 4 Surprising Health Benefits of Red Wine
6 Health Benefits of Quercetin
Source: 6 Health Benefits of Quercetin by Dr. Edward Group Quercetin is an flavonoid (plant pigment) commonly found in fruits and vegetables, especially onions, citrus, and apples. Other sources include dark berries, grapes and olive oil. Green tea and red wine have also been pointed out as having notable amounts of quercetin. That’s all great. But, … Continue reading 6 Health Benefits of Quercetin
What Is Gotu Kola?
Source: What Is Gotu Kola? by Dr. Edward Group Centella asiatica, also known as gotu kola, is a parsley-like plant that’s native to much of southeast Asia. Gotu kola has long been a staple of both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese Medicine and is beneficial for the circulatory system. It improves the flow of blood while strengthening … Continue reading What Is Gotu Kola?
The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut
Source: The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut by Dr. Edward Group Many indigenous cultures have used herbs and plants in therapeutic capacities to address health issues. This is a tradition and practice that extends to nearly every continent and includes nearly every culture and gives new meaning to “living off the land.” Fortunately, in spite of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut
10 Shocking Facts about Mercury Amalgam
Source: 10 Shocking Facts about Mercury Amalgam by Dr. Edward Group Mercury is toxic to humans and dental amalgam fillings, which uses a 50% mercury base combined with other metals, is one of the most common types of exposure. Research proving the extensive damage mercury can cause to human tissue and brain function is why I … Continue reading 10 Shocking Facts about Mercury Amalgam
10 Shocking Facts About Indoor Air Quality
Source: 10 Shocking Facts About Indoor Air Quality by Dr. Edward Group Air pollution is a term that likely conjures images of industrial smokestacks and billowing plumes rising into the atmosphere. Those are certainly examples of air pollution but the oft forgotten truth is that the worst air quality you experience every day is most likely to … Continue reading 10 Shocking Facts About Indoor Air Quality
GMO cornfield treated with neonicotinoids kills 37 million honeybees
Those who are still skeptical about the role neonicotinoid pesticides are playing in the worldwide devastation of honeybee populations, need only look to what happened in the spring of 2013 in Ontario, Canada: Within days of the planting of nearby fields of GM (genetically modified) corn, beekeepers saw their honeybees die off in droves. "Once the … Continue reading GMO cornfield treated with neonicotinoids kills 37 million honeybees
5 Herbs I Recommend for Menopause
Source: 5 Herbs I Recommend for Menopause by Dr. Edward Group Menopause can be a trying time for women. It affects day to day activities, mental clarity, and mood. In previous articles, I have discussed the basics of menopause and have also included some natural suggestions for dealing with its most common symptoms. Most women may find relief … Continue reading 5 Herbs I Recommend for Menopause
Protecting Against Sun Damage Without Sunscreen
Source: Protecting Against Sun Damage Without Sunscreen by Dr. Edward Group Nothing beats the feeling of pure, warm sunlight on your skin, especially after a cold and dreary winter. We often take for granted the life-giving power of the sun and completely ignore its many health benefits. On one hand, sun helps us to produce vitamin D, … Continue reading Protecting Against Sun Damage Without Sunscreen
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 