Do you ever find yourself out of sorts when you’ve had an all-nighter? If you’re often spacing out or if you’re suffering from eye strain, tired brain cells might be to blame. According to a recent study, which is the first of its kind, sleep deprivation can disrupt the brain cells’ ability to communicate with each other … Continue reading Can’t trust your eyes or your memory? Maybe your brain cells are tired — new study shows being tired disrupts cellular communication in the brain
The Health Risks & Benefits of the Oleander Plant
Source: The Health Risks & Benefits of the Oleander Plant by Dr. Edward Group Warning: Oleander extract is made from a highly-lethal, poisonous plant. The following post is meant to offer exciting insight into emerging scientific evidence of its use as a natural remedy. Taking this extract without the guidance of an expert can lead to serious … Continue reading The Health Risks & Benefits of the Oleander Plant
New Study: Echinacea as Effective as Tamiflu
Source: New Study: Echinacea as Effective as Tamiflu by Dr. Edward Group Commonly used during the cold and flu season, echinacea has been used for years as a remedy for a cold or the flu. While it’s not a cure and conflicting evidence about its true value exists, recent research is showing that a simple echinacea preparation could be … Continue reading New Study: Echinacea as Effective as Tamiflu
What I Would Do For The Flu
Source: What I Would Do For The Flu by Dr. Edward Group As we enter into the cold months, many people will experience the effects of a cold or flu. Sore throats, muscle aches, stuffy noses, coughs, and fevers are just some of the common symptoms. Highly contagious, colds are the name we give for over … Continue reading What I Would Do For The Flu
Genetically Modified Foods: Why You Should Avoid Them
Source: Genetically Modified Foods: Why You Should Avoid Them by Dr. Edward Group It’s just as concerning as it sounds. Scientists have introduced into plants and animals, new, scientifically manipulated or chosen, genetic material, to advance and suppress traits as they see fit. The products are genetically modified foods. From as early as the 70’s, scientists have … Continue reading Genetically Modified Foods: Why You Should Avoid Them
What Are the Five Myths of Aging?
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?
8 Depressing Facts About Pesticides
Source: 8 Depressing Facts About Pesticides by Dr. Edward Group Unless you’re living a completely organic lifestyle off in the woods somewhere, pesticides are something you’re probably exposed to on a daily basis. Not only are they sprayed on our food, they’re permeating the air we breathe and infiltrating the water we drink. What can you … Continue reading 8 Depressing Facts About Pesticides
Are Mammograms Safe?
Source: Are Mammograms Safe? by Dr. Edward Group The American Cancer Society defines breast cancer as a “malignant tumor that starts from the cells of the breast.” The breast is made up of milk glands and fatty tissues, and cancer can occur in any of these tissues. Cells in our bodies are constantly reproducing, and when … Continue reading Are Mammograms Safe?
Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are “Highly Effective” at Killing MRSA
Source: Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are “Highly Effective” at Killing MRSA by Dr. Edward Group According to a study conducted by researchers at the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), extracts from two wildflowers, Elecampane and Pulsatilla vulgaris, are highly effective in killing the MRSA superbug. The superbug, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that is the root … Continue reading Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are “Highly Effective” at Killing MRSA
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?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 