Source: 15 Iron-Rich Foods for Healthy Energy Levels by Dr. Edward Group Biologically speaking, iron is a trace mineral and an essential nutrient that your body requires to function properly. It helps with immune function, detoxification, and the creation of several proteins and enzymes.[1] One of these proteins is hemoglobin, a complex protein used by red blood … Continue reading 15 Iron-Rich Foods for Healthy Energy Levels
4 Terrible Facts About Energy Drinks
Source: 4 Terrible Facts About Energy Drinks by The Dr. Group Usually marketed with the lure of more energy or a mental or physical boost, energy drinks usually feature a cocktail of caffeine and vitamins (and maybe something like ginseng or taurine). Sales in the U.S. are on the rise, with a 10 percent increase from 2008 … Continue reading 4 Terrible Facts About Energy Drinks
What Are Macronutrients?
Source: What Are Macronutrients? by Dr. Edward Group Macronutrients are the largest class of nutrients the body requires and include protein, carbohydrates, and fats. If you’ve heard anyone talking about “macros,” they’re referring to these major nutrients. The amounts and ratio of macronutrients a person needs every day vary by age, lifestyle (sedentary, active, or very … Continue reading What Are Macronutrients?
Liver Health: The Role of Turmeric in Fatty Liver Disease
Source: Liver Health: The Role of Turmeric in Fatty Liver Disease by Dr. Edward Group Fatty liver is a condition that’s affecting more and more people every day and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most widely experienced. Obesity and diabetes, two major health threats, are conditions that drastically increase one’s chances of developing fatty liver. A new … Continue reading Liver Health: The Role of Turmeric in Fatty Liver Disease
Can Turmeric Support Gut Health?
Source: Can Turmeric Support Gut Health? by Dr. Edward Group The innumerable health benefits of turmeric may seem like a recent discovery, but it has a long history in the Ayurvedic tradition, especially for digestive and gut health. In fact, this brilliant gold spice has been appreciated in India for over four thousand years. When used … Continue reading Can Turmeric Support Gut Health?
Thyroid Supplements: How to Pick the Best One
Source: Thyroid Supplements: How to Pick the Best One by Dr. Edward Group In the United States, an estimated 20 million people suffer from some type of thyroid imbalance.[1] If you’re one of them, finding the right nutritional supplements to support your thyroid can be a challenge. The problem isn’t a lack of products—quite the opposite. If … Continue reading Thyroid Supplements: How to Pick the Best One
Can Turmeric Support Thyroid Health?
Source: Can Turmeric Support Thyroid Health? by Dr. Edward Group Turmeric is one of the most potent spices, and when it comes to health benefits, nothing can match it. Not only is turmeric one of the most impressive free radical scavengers, it’s also been shown to support brain health, protect cell integrity, and even encourage a … Continue reading Can Turmeric Support Thyroid Health?
Learn Whether Probiotics Are Safe for Pregnant Women
Source: Learn Whether Probiotics Are Safe for Pregnant Women by Dr. Edward Group Probiotics offer benefits to women of all ages, including pregnant women. While probiotics are generally considered safe (a study of 341 pregnant women found that probiotics are safe and support overall health) it’s best to consult with your doctor before changing your diet … Continue reading Learn Whether Probiotics Are Safe for Pregnant Women
Women’s Health: Guide to Urinary Tract Infections & Probiotics
Source: Women’s Health: Guide to Urinary Tract Infections & Probiotics by Dr. Edward Group Urinary tract infections are painful, bacterial infections that disrupt life. Many women who suffer from UTIs end up visiting doctors and taking medications. Now, new research is finding that antibiotics, the most common treatment, may not be enough. [1] UTI Symptoms in Women Common … Continue reading Women’s Health: Guide to Urinary Tract Infections & Probiotics
10 Natural Remedies for Athlete’s Foot
Source: 10 Natural Remedies for Athlete’s Foot by Dr. Edward Group Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that usually thrives in warm, damp places. The fungus, Tinea pedis, grows between the toes, on top of the feet, on toenails and between the fingers. White patches, scaly patches, and redness are all indicative of the fungus. Symptoms of … Continue reading 10 Natural Remedies for Athlete’s Foot
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