Source: Do Probiotics Have Side Effects? by Dr. Edward Group Your gut is populated with “good” and “bad” bacteria. All these microorganisms make up what’s called the microbiota, and a healthy balance of all that good and bad bacteria in your gut can make a big difference in your health. But there are other factors like … Continue reading Do Probiotics Have Side Effects?
Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group With all the talk about probiotics, you’ve probably–at one point or another–considered supplementing. The idea of consuming bacteria, however, may seem a bit alien to most people, simply because they’ve been brainwashed to believe all bacteria is bad. The praising of antibiotics and antibacterials in mainstream culture has … Continue reading Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Common IBS Symptoms and the Best Natural Remedies
Source: Common IBS Symptoms and the Best Natural Remedies by Dr. Edward Group Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as mucous colitis or spastic colon, is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. Put simply, that means that your bowels behave abnormally without evidence of damage from the disease. IBS affects 10 to 15 percent of adults in … Continue reading Common IBS Symptoms and the Best Natural Remedies
Selenium deficiency tied to deadly viruses
Selenium, an essential trace mineral, is now recognized as indispensable for maintaining great health. Less well known, perhaps, are the frightening implications of a selenium deficiency. Now, groundbreaking research has demonstrated that shortages of this mineral may play a role in the emergence of new and dangerous viral strains – and could even trigger epidemics. With well … Continue reading Selenium deficiency tied to deadly viruses
How Dangerous Is Modern Medicine?
Source: How Dangerous Is Modern Medicine? by Dr. Edward Group Faith in your doctor or health care provider’s ability to safely administer quality medical attention is not something to be taken for granted. These are the men and women we turn to when our health is at its worst. Whether it’s a bad case of the flu, … Continue reading How Dangerous Is Modern Medicine?
Lyme Disease: A Commentary
Source: Lyme Disease: A Commentary by Dr. Edward Group We’d all like to hope that going to the doctor always resulted in honest treatments, perspectives, and efforts. After all, we’re talking about the health, well being, and lives of patients. Patients who are mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, and friends. Patient care isn’t like servicing a … Continue reading Lyme Disease: A Commentary
Lone Star Ticks Trigger Allergic Reactions to Meat
Source: Lone Star Ticks Trigger Allergic Reactions to Meat by Dr. Edward Group Recently, a tick named after the state of Texas has been identified as the cause of meat allergies for at least 1,500 people in the United States. The lone star tick, which is most commonly found in the southeastern US, can actually manipulate … Continue reading Lone Star Ticks Trigger Allergic Reactions to Meat
Resveratrol Found to Halt Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Recent research suggests that the antioxidant resveratrol, which naturally occurs in grape skins, can weaken pancreatic cancer cells and increase their vulnerability to chemotherapy. "Resveratrol seems to have a therapeutic gain by making tumor cells more sensitive to radiation and making normal tissue less sensitive," said lead researcher Paul Okunieff, chief of radiation oncology at … Continue reading Resveratrol Found to Halt Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
WiFi May Be More Dangerous to Kids Than Previously Thought
Source: WiFi May Be More Dangerous to Kids Than Previously Thought by Dr. Edward Group Many benefits that stem from our increasingly connected online world; but, there’s also a big side effect that most of us don’t know about or consider — electromagnetic fields from microwaves, TVs, radios, cell phones, and WiFi devices may be harmful. While … Continue reading WiFi May Be More Dangerous to Kids Than Previously Thought
8 Must-Know Facts About Fukushima Radiation
It’s been nearly three years since the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011 but the after-effects continue. The earthquake and subsequent tsunami killed more than 20,000 men, women and children, devastated areas of northeast Japan, and brought untold horror and misery to many survivors. The core meltdown and release of radioactive material at … Continue reading 8 Must-Know Facts About Fukushima Radiation
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 