Source: Bacillus subtilis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Bacillus subtilis is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacteria that is found in soil and the gut of humans and some types of animals. Also known as Bacillus uniflagellatus, Bacillus globigii, and Bacillus natto, Bacillus subtilis is commonly included in probiotic supplement formulations. It’s a useful and beneficial probiotic that supports digestion, enzyme production, and … Continue reading Bacillus subtilis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Selenium deficiency tied to deadly viruses
Selenium, an essential trace mineral, is now recognized as indispensable for maintaining great health. Less well known, perhaps, are the frightening implications of a selenium deficiency. Now, groundbreaking research has demonstrated that shortages of this mineral may play a role in the emergence of new and dangerous viral strains – and could even trigger epidemics. With well … Continue reading Selenium deficiency tied to deadly viruses
Best Ways to Keep Winter Allergies Away
Source: Best Ways to Keep Winter Allergies Away by Dr. Edward Group Pollen, mildew, dust—to many people, they’re essentially harmless. For those with allergies, they are the triggers that send their immune system into overdrive. Allergies are a malfunction of the immune system that causes it to be hypersensitive to stimuli. When the immune system is … Continue reading Best Ways to Keep Winter Allergies Away
Peanut allergy ‘phenomenon’ solved
Why are so many people allergic to peanuts? How weird, right? Between six and ten people out of every thousand are allergic to peanuts! That's up from two out of every thousand just 15 years ago. Some people can't even be in a room where a package of peanuts or peanut butter is opened, and … Continue reading Peanut allergy ‘phenomenon’ solved
How a 3-Day Fast Resets Your Immune System
Source: How a 3-Day Fast Resets Your Immune System by Dr. Edward Group The benefits of fasting are many and various. Fasting supports good health by promoting a healthy body weight, encouraging normal cognitive function, and even facilitating detoxification. Now, research has also shown that fasting may help reset the immune system. How Does Fasting Reset the Immune … Continue reading How a 3-Day Fast Resets Your Immune System
Everything You Need to Know About Ketosis
Source: Everything You Need to Know About Ketosis by Dr. Edward Group Ketosis is a metabolic state in which your body uses fat, rather than sugar, for energy. Your body shifts into ketosis when your blood sugar is low, and the glycogen in your muscles has been depleted. Typically, this happens when you eat a low carb … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Ketosis
3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root
Source: 3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root by Dr. Edward Group Traditional Chinese approaches to health often use astragalus as an adaptogen to support the body’s ability to adjust to varying environmental and biological changes. For centuries, the dried roots of this plant have been used as an approach to the cold and flu, as a supportive herb … Continue reading 3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root
Bartonella disease: A misunderstood vector-borne infection, similar to Lyme disease
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported yearly. As only a small fraction of cases actually gets reported, the agency adds that the actual incidence of this disease in likely much higher. On top of that, emerging studies show that Bartonella disease, a vector-borne infection … Continue reading Bartonella disease: A misunderstood vector-borne infection, similar to Lyme disease
Effects of a Poor Appetite
Source: Effects of a Poor Appetite by Dr. Edward Group Poor appetite can be an indication of bowel disorders. Many people don’t necessarily link the two in their minds, but it’s true. Diarrhea from sensitivity to certain foods Nausea and vomiting make eating a repellant idea Constipation can make you feel full Indigestion makes eating difficult … Continue reading Effects of a Poor Appetite
Prevent asthma by cleaning less: Increased exposure to allergens and pet dander actually reduces risk
According to new research, exposing infants to high levels of pet and pest allergens can greatly lower their risk of developing asthma by the age of seven. These findings were made by the researchers behind the ongoing Urban Environment and Childhood Asthma (URECA) study, which looks into the risk factors of asthma among urban children. Beginning in … Continue reading Prevent asthma by cleaning less: Increased exposure to allergens and pet dander actually reduces risk
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 