The most common lifestyle risk factors of heart diseases and stroke are unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, tobacco smoke, and heavy alcohol drinking, and in a new study, researchers have discovered another link between gut bacteria and health. The new study has found that the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract could have an influence on … Continue reading The health of your gut microbiome could predict your risk of heart disease, researchers find
The Top Nutritious Foods High in Fiber
Source: The Top Nutritious Foods High in Fiber by Dr. Edward Group Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body cannot digest. This essential nutrient is found only in plants; you can’t get it from animal products. Although fiber passes through your gut undigested, it’s a very important nutrient for maintaining health. The Benefits … Continue reading The Top Nutritious Foods High in Fiber
How magnesium prevents heart disease
Magnesium may be the most under-rated minerals in human nutrition. It's not only pivotal in preventing heart disease, it also prevents diabetes by helping the body properly regulate sugar metabolism. There are perhaps a thousand benefits for magnesium in the human body, and yet most people are magnesium deficient! Here, we present a fascinating collection of … Continue reading How magnesium prevents heart disease
Is Vitamin C Really as Effective as Exercise?
Source: Is Vitamin C Really as Effective as Exercise? by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to encouraging good health, it’s hard to beat exercise. Hundreds of health benefits are associated with physical activity, ranging from weight loss to mood support. Even if you are eating a 100% organic, raw vegan diet, without exercise you’re missing an … Continue reading Is Vitamin C Really as Effective as Exercise?
We all have tiny hairs inside our blood vessels that conform to the flow of your blood
A study published on the Nature Physics website revealed that the human body is covered on the inside with soft, microscopic carpets of hair — which include the tastebuds, the microvilli in our stomachs and protein strands throughout our blood vessels — that move with the currents of fluids that they are immersed in. In order to examine the behavior of these … Continue reading We all have tiny hairs inside our blood vessels that conform to the flow of your blood
Dr. Group’s Recommendations for Stress Management
Source: Dr. Group’s Recommendations for Stress Management by Dr. Edward Group We all have stress and stressors in our life. Although stress has a negative connotation, it’s actually not inherently bad. Stress challenges you. It makes you tougher and more resilient to adversity. It helps you grow stronger and, hopefully, provides an opportunity to learn. This … Continue reading Dr. Group’s Recommendations for Stress Management
Hawthorn Berry Benefits: The Ultimate Heart Supporting Herb
Source: Hawthorn Berry Benefits: The Ultimate Heart Supporting Herb by Dr. Edward Group In the United States, someone is affected by cardiovascular disease every 42 seconds.[1] If you or a loved one are experiencing heart-related health problems, then you should be aware of natural herbs that support heart health. Among these beneficial herbs, hawthorn berry is the … Continue reading Hawthorn Berry Benefits: The Ultimate Heart Supporting Herb
Are Energy Drinks Bad for You?
Source: Are Energy Drinks Bad for You? by Dr. Edward Group Energy drinks are popular among gamers, students, athletes, professionals, and anyone who has to drive overnight from Milwaukee to St. Louis. They’re big business, too. Americans spent $12.5 billion on energy drinks in 2012. Market experts predict that number to climb to $21.5 billion in … Continue reading Are Energy Drinks Bad for You?
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?
The Benefits of Acupuncture
Source: The Benefits of Acupuncture by Dr. Edward Group One alternative healing technique is the ancient practice of acupuncture. This technique involves the shallow insertion of specialized needles into the skin along the meridian points of the body. The needles have a very small diameter which makes them more easily tolerated than regular injection needles. Acupuncturists … Continue reading The Benefits of Acupuncture
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 