Source: New Report Ranks U.S. Poorly for Maternal Health by Dr. Edward Group According to a new report conducted by the State of the World Mother’s, the United States ranks 33 out of 179 countries surveyed for maternal health. [1] Just last year, the U.S. was at 31. How can a country so developed be drastically behind other … Continue reading New Report Ranks U.S. Poorly for Maternal Health
Incredibly Nutritious Fruit – Durian
“The King of Fruits”, the nickname for durian fruit, is not a coincidence. Durian fruit is incredibly nutritious in comparison with most other fruits. Growing in tropical parts of the world, this fruit can mainly be found in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Taste It has a rather distinguished flavor like no other tropical fruits we … Continue reading Incredibly Nutritious Fruit – Durian
The Rise of the Obesogens
Source: The Rise of the Obesogens by Dr. Edward Group Diet advice as it pertains to weight gain has been simple–take in than you can burn off and you’ll gain weight. The calorie in, calorie out approach to weight loss is not only outdated, it’s also ineffective in some cases. While no one is arguing the … Continue reading The Rise of the Obesogens
What are Obesogens?
Source: What are Obesogens? by Dr. Edward Group Obesogens is an umbrella term given to the dozens of endocrine disruptors that play a role in obesity. Chemicals from plastics, like BPA, are known obesogens, and these chemicals pollute our waterways and pervade our homes. The effects of obesogens have been studied intensely over the past few years … Continue reading What are Obesogens?
Despite Known Dangers, BPA Continues to Taint Food Supply
Source: Despite Known Dangers, BPA Continues to Taint Food Supply by Dr. Edward Group BPA, or bisphenol-A, is an endocrine disruptor you’ve heard me mention before. It’s been shown to mimic hormones in the body–namely estrogen–and contribute to hormone imbalance. These dangers have been known for a long time. You’d think that spawn change to eliminate the … Continue reading Despite Known Dangers, BPA Continues to Taint Food Supply
The shocking TRUTH: Where does your favorite bottled water actually come from?
An animated map generated by Business Insider has provided an overview on where the most popular bottled water brands actually came from. According to the map, Dasani Purified Water comes from a local water supply, while Nestlé’s Pure Life Purified Water takes its supply from a local well or municipal water source. Likewise, Aquafina’s Purified Water uses public … Continue reading The shocking TRUTH: Where does your favorite bottled water actually come from?
Star Anise: The Secret Ingredient in Tamiflu
Source: Star Anise: The Secret Ingredient in Tamiflu by Dr. Edward Group With the onslaught of swine flu throughout the global community, there is a new push towards acquiring and stockpiling drugs that can be used to treat potentially lethal strains of influenza. According to medical science there is a pharmaceutical treatment option available called Tamiflu, … Continue reading Star Anise: The Secret Ingredient in Tamiflu
4 Surprising Facts About the Flu Vaccine
If you’ve been following the news lately, you know there’s been a lot of concern surrounding vaccines. Should parents have the choice of deciding whether or not their children receive vaccinations? Do adults have the right to deny vaccines for themselves? While this article is going to focus on some of the facts you may … Continue reading 4 Surprising Facts About the Flu Vaccine
Migraines may permanently damage your brain structure: Here is a natural, research-proven way to treat them
Bad news for migraine sufferers who don't take preventative measures to decrease migraine frequency and severity. A meta-analysis of six population-based (epidemiological) studies and 13 clinic-based studies was conducted at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. The study author, Messoud Ashina, MD, PhD, stated, "Our review and meta-analysis study suggests that the disorder may permanently … Continue reading Migraines may permanently damage your brain structure: Here is a natural, research-proven way to treat them
Study Links Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals to a Higher BMI in Toddlers
The other day, a colleague of mine sent me over the results from a recent study that shows a link between higher body mass index (BMI) in toddlers, and the mothers’ prenatal exposure to environmental pollutants, such as pesticides found on the foods we eat [1]. The study, conducted by the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, … Continue reading Study Links Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals to a Higher BMI in Toddlers
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 