Source: Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that supports your body in many ways. It contributes to reproductive health,[1] thyroid health,[2] and helps reduce DNA damage due to its antioxidant nature in certain forms.[3] Nuts, seeds, beans, and some vegetables are rich in selenium, but … Continue reading Selenium Benefits, Foods, & Deficiency: All You Need to Know
Top 10 Remedies for Sore Muscles and Joints
Source: Top 10 Remedies for Sore Muscles and Joints by Dr. Edward Group Almost everyone has experienced muscle or joint discomfort at some point in their life. The entire human body contains muscles and joints that are constantly in motion, making it easy for discomfort to appear anywhere, anytime. The most common type of muscle discomfort … Continue reading Top 10 Remedies for Sore Muscles and Joints
Digestive Enzymes: The Answer to Gut Health & Nutrient Absorption
Source: Digestive Enzymes: The Answer to Gut Health & Nutrient Absorption by Dr. Edward Group “You are what you eat," has never been a more important statement, given the latest science in digestive health. Decades of research has confirmed the role the gut plays in your health. A healthy gut can boost your mood, energize your … Continue reading Digestive Enzymes: The Answer to Gut Health & Nutrient Absorption
Good for your skin too: Topically applying dong quai can improve pruritus
Dong quai (Angelica sinensis), also known as female ginseng, is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. A study found that among its various medicinal benefits is the ability to provide relief from atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema. In the study, the researchers induced eczema in mice by applying 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), a skin irritant known … Continue reading Good for your skin too: Topically applying dong quai can improve pruritus
Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid
Source: Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid by Dr. Edward Group When people talk about sodium, they usually mean table salt — technically, sodium chloride. Around the world, people use salt to add flavor and verve to savory dishes. We eat salt because the body requires it to send nerve impulses from the brain to … Continue reading Low-Sodium Foods: Best Choices & What to Avoid
Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects
Source: Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects by Dr. Edward Group Potassium Iodide is a white, odorless chemical compound made up of 76% iodine and 23% potassium. You might also see it represented by its chemical formula, KI: K for potassium and I for iodine. As a supplement, KI exists in tablet or liquid form. Potassium iodide’s most … Continue reading Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects
A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More
Source: A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is a critically important nutrient that we all need. In women and men, iodine is used by the thyroid to produce T3 and T4 hormones, which manage metabolism.[1] Iodine also supports digestion, bone development, muscle control, and heart and brain … Continue reading A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More
Iodine: The Complete Guide to Iodine Health Benefits
Source: Iodine: The Complete Guide to Iodine Health Benefits by Dr. Edward Group "I went from an energetic, thin active person to feeling sluggish, gaining weight, and feeling unwell in general," says Diane S, a paraprofessional who works for a school in Ohio. Her elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels suggested hypothyroidism, an under-functioning thyroid gland. Even … Continue reading Iodine: The Complete Guide to Iodine Health Benefits
Varicose Veins: The 10 Best Natural Remedies to Try
Source: Varicose Veins: The 10 Best Natural Remedies to Try by Dr. Edward Group Varicose veins are a common condition in which enlarged veins are visible through the skin. Though varicose veins are usually unrelated to any serious medical conditions, some people feel uncomfortable because of their prominent blue or purple appearance or the itching, tingling, … Continue reading Varicose Veins: The 10 Best Natural Remedies to Try
9 Proven Indigestion Remedies You Can Try Today
Source: 9 Proven Indigestion Remedies You Can Try Today by Dr. Edward Group For most of us, mealtime is a pleasure. Sometimes, though, eating brings the uncomfortable symptoms of an upset stomach, or indigestion. One in four people experiences it occasionally or regularly.[1] While there are a variety of over-the-counter and prescription drugs that claim to target … Continue reading 9 Proven Indigestion Remedies You Can Try Today
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 