Source: What Are the Five Myths of Aging? by Dr. Edward Group It’s probably fair to say that most people aren’t excited about the prospect of aging. Continuing living — yes. Dealing with the health and other problems that accompany getting old — no. Now it’s true that each passing year can present the opportunity for a … Continue reading What Are the Five Myths of Aging?
Parkinson’s Disease: Could Pesticides Be a Cause?
Source: Parkinson’s Disease: Could Pesticides Be a Cause? by Dr. Edward Group Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a movement disorder that generally impairs speech and motor skills and is characterized by tremors and muscular rigidity. There is still a lot to learn about the symptoms and effects of Parkinson’s disease, but recently, a new study concluded with … Continue reading Parkinson’s Disease: Could Pesticides Be a Cause?
Is There a Link Between Antidepressants and Birth Defects?
Source: Is There a Link Between Antidepressants and Birth Defects? by Dr. Edward Group The rate of mental disorder diagnoses has grown exponentially in recent years, as has antidepressant use. People of all ages are being prescribed mind-altering drugs to battle depression, despite evidence suggesting they do more harm than good and sometimes don’t work at all. [1][2] The … Continue reading Is There a Link Between Antidepressants and Birth Defects?
Study: Sufficient Zinc Intake Helps Alleviate Pneumonia in Elderly
Source: Study: Sufficient Zinc Intake Helps Alleviate Pneumonia in Elderly by Dr. Edward Group Dietary zinc is a widely used essential mineral that is commonly found in a wide range of foods, over-the-counter health products and supplements. There’s a large body of scientific evidence which suggests that consuming the adequate amount of zinc daily helps supports … Continue reading Study: Sufficient Zinc Intake Helps Alleviate Pneumonia in Elderly
The Link Between B-12, Brain Function, and Memory
Source: The Link Between B-12, Brain Function, and Memory by Dr. Edward Group Due to vitamin B-12’s association with energy metabolism, you might wonder what purpose it serves in your brain’s health and memory. There are a few complex roles that this B vitamin participates in—beyond releasing energy—that play a role in neurological function. This article will … Continue reading The Link Between B-12, Brain Function, and Memory
The Health Benefits of Glucoamylase
Source: The Health Benefits of Glucoamylase by Dr. Edward Group Glucoamylase (also known as amyloglucosidase) is a type of digestive enzyme that cleaves or breaks off a free glucose molecule from the complex sugar-based chains that form starch or from the simpler sugar, maltose. The glucose that is freed can then be used as a source … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Glucoamylase
The Health Benefits of Xylanase
Source: The Health Benefits of Xylanase by Dr. Edward Group Xylanase (pronounced zy-lan-ase) is an naturally-occurring enzyme commonly found in microbes and fungi that can play a vital role in human digestion. Scientifically speaking, it is an enzyme that breaks down a type of fiber known as hemicellulose by converting one of its components (beta 1,4 … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Xylanase
Bifidobacterium longum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bifidobacterium longum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Ten years ago, the thought that microorganisms in your body could lead to a mind-blowing list of benefits might have sounded farfetched. Our greater understanding of probiotics has paved the way for a wider use of good bacteria in modern health approaches. With so many strains of … Continue reading Bifidobacterium longum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Bifidobacterium breve: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bifidobacterium breve: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group The benefits of probiotics are numerous, but did you know different bacterial strains provide different benefits? While all of them are helpful for digestion, not all probiotics are equal. This fact has led to a lot of confusion. Let’s clear up a few questions and take … Continue reading Bifidobacterium breve: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Do Probiotics Reduce Cold and Flu Risk?
Source: Do Probiotics Reduce Cold and Flu Risk? by Dr. Edward Group Your immune system is an intricate, highly-involved structure responsible for defending your body against attack from harmful organisms. A number of components strengthen immune health, including probiotics. Recent research has shown certain strains of beneficial bacteria could be helpful against cold and flu. Probiotics, an … Continue reading Do Probiotics Reduce Cold and Flu Risk?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 