Source: Can Turmeric Support Thyroid Health? by Dr. Edward Group Turmeric is one of the most potent spices, and when it comes to health benefits, nothing can match it. Not only is turmeric one of the most impressive free radical scavengers, it’s also been shown to support brain health, protect cell integrity, and even encourage a … Continue reading Can Turmeric Support Thyroid Health?
Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Brazilian Pepper Tree
Source: Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Brazilian Pepper Tree by Dr. Edward Group Brazilian pepper tree is a shrubby tree that’s found on several continents, but native to Central and South America. The leaves and bark contain many active compounds including alkaloids and essential oil. The plant has a long history of use by peoples throughout its … Continue reading Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Brazilian Pepper Tree
Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba
Source: Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba by Dr. Edward Group Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) is a tree indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and Central America that can grow up to 90 feet tall and contributes to the rainforest canopy. Jatoba produces a dense, hardwood that is durable and termite resistant, making it very useful for carpentry, flooring, … Continue reading Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba
The Weight Loss Benefits of Uva-Ursi
Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Uva-Ursi by Dr. Edward Group Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is small, woody, evergreen shrub native to Europe and parts of Asia. Also known as bearberry, the leaves of this small shrub have a history of therapeutic use dating back to the 2nd century. It has been widely used as an astringent and … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Uva-Ursi
The Weight Loss Benefits of Green Coffee Bean
Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Green Coffee Bean by Dr. Edward Group Green coffee bean extract, produced from the green beans of the Arabica plant, is a relatively new ingredient to weight loss products that has been getting strong attention; even being featured on the Dr. Oz program. This attention is not unfounded. Green coffee … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Green Coffee Bean
The Weight Loss Benefits of Gymnema
Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Gymnema by Dr. Edward Group What is Gymnema Sylvestre? Gymnema sylvestre is an herb found in the tropical forests of India and Asia. Gymnema has historic use as a therapy for diabetes and arthritis and has also earned significant recent interest as a multi-supportive therapy for weight management. Evidence suggests … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Gymnema
The Weight Loss Benefits of Hoodia Gordonii
Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Hoodia Gordonii by Dr. Edward Group Hoodia gordonii is a succulent plant native to South Africa and Asia where indigenous populations have traditionally used it, most notably the Khoi-San, as an appetite and thirst suppressant during long hunting expeditions into harsh environments. These appetite-suppressing qualities of hoodia gordonii have made … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Hoodia Gordonii
The Weight Loss Benefits of Bergamot Essential Oil
Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Bergamot Essential Oil by Dr. Edward Group Bergamot is a citrus plant found in Italy, the oil extracted from the peel of the fruit has many uses, including supporting balanced blood sugar, cholesterol, and providing support to an individual’s weight loss efforts. How Does Bergamot Essential Oil Work? Essential oil … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Bergamot Essential Oil
Best Essential Oils and Their Benefits
Source: Best Essential Oils and Their Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Essential oils, also called volatile oils, are scented oils extracted from plants. Historically, they’ve been used in medicine, cosmetics, perfumes, food, and, more recently, aromatherapy. Essential oils are “essential” because they contain the “essence” of the plant, meaning the taste or odor.[1] Not only are … Continue reading Best Essential Oils and Their Benefits
How Can Frankincense Oil Aid in Natural Skin Care?
Source: How Can Frankincense Oil Aid in Natural Skin Care? by Dr. Edward Group Frankincense is a special sap from the Boswellia tree and it’s had a wide array of cultural applications for over 5000 years.[1] Boswellia trees are hardy trees that yield the valuable resin when the bark is “striped”, or slashed open. It’s a process that’s … Continue reading How Can Frankincense Oil Aid in Natural Skin Care?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 