Source: 8 Benefits of Dextrin by Dr. Edward Group Dextrin is a natural fiber with a lot to offer. It can support your body’s ability to remove wastes. Fiber may also support satiation and healthy weight loss. Dextrin also has the ability to lower the glycemic load of a high-carbohydrate meal. Because it’s a water-soluble carbohydrate, it can … Continue reading 8 Benefits of Dextrin
Broccoli & Cauliflower Attacks Prostate Cancer Cells
Source: Broccoli & Cauliflower Attacks Prostate Cancer Cells by Dr. Edward Group We all know that it’s important to eat our vegetables. At least, that’s what most of us have heard since we were kids. What our mother’s told us as when we were young, our doctors tell us as we get older. Sometimes though, … Continue reading Broccoli & Cauliflower Attacks Prostate Cancer Cells
The Benefits of Resveratrol for Blood Pressure
Source: The Benefits of Resveratrol for Blood Pressure by Dr. Edward Group According to statistics from the CDC, around 70 million people–1 in 3 Americans–suffer from high blood pressure. Half of these individuals have their blood pressure under control, probably with some form of blood pressure medication. [1]Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can be a silent yet … Continue reading The Benefits of Resveratrol for Blood Pressure
What are Polyphenols?
Source: What are Polyphenols? by Dr. Edward Group Polyphenol is a generic term for the several thousand plant-based molecules that have antioxidant properties. The health benefits of antioxidants are well known and polyphenols are also helpful for regulating enzyme function and stimulating cell receptors. [1] Polyphenols are divided into four primary groups: phenolic acids, lignans, stilbenes, and flavonoids. [2] Plants with … Continue reading What are Polyphenols?
The Health Benefits of Peppermint Leaf
Source: The Health Benefits of Peppermint Leaf by Dr. Edward Group Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a hardy perennial herb that is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. It’s native to Europe, but can be found all across the world. With a long history of therapeutic use for a variety of ailments that extends back to ancient … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Peppermint Leaf
FDA Announces They Will Consider Ban on Mercury Amalgam Fillings
Source: FDA Announces They Will Consider Ban on Mercury Amalgam Fillings by Dr. Edward Group Nobody enjoys a visit to the dentist. It’s the sort of thing most of us go well out of our way to avoid whenever possible. There are times, however, when even the most vigilant daily flossers have no choice but to … Continue reading FDA Announces They Will Consider Ban on Mercury Amalgam Fillings
Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks?
Source: Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks? by Dr. Edward Group Authors of a new study [1] have concluded that males with a low level of Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, are more likely to suffer a heart attack.There are a variety of clinical studies showing that the death rates attributed to cardiovascular diseases … Continue reading Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks?
7 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer
Source: 7 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer by Dr. Edward Group Since the mid-80s, the rate of colon cancer has been slowly declining at the rate of about 1 percent per year, but it seems we always have bad news mixed in somewhere. Traditionally thought of as a disease affecting the over 50s, … Continue reading 7 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer
How Red Meat Interferes with the Immune System
Source: How Red Meat Interferes with the Immune System by Dr. Edward Group There has been a lot of controversy surrounding red meat in recent years, with some experts concerned that eating large amounts may increase the risk of heart disease, atherosclerosis, and type 2 diabetes. While meat could be considered a natural food, its conventional processing … Continue reading How Red Meat Interferes with the Immune System
Study: More Vitamin B in Mother’s Diet Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer in Offspring
Source: Study: More Vitamin B in Mother’s Diet Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer in Offspring by Dr. Edward Group Few experts question the influence a mother’s diet can have on her children’s long term physical health. Yet, many believe this effect is mostly sociological, limited to positive or negative role modeling, and the development of general … Continue reading Study: More Vitamin B in Mother’s Diet Reduces Risk of Colon Cancer in Offspring
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 