Source: The Role of Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome by Dr. Edward Group Many people don’t realize a healthy gut does far more than handle digestion. Research into the gut microbiome is revealing startling results, showing its effects on the immune system, obesity, allergies, and mood. Nutrition plays a firm role in gut flora quality and quantity. In … Continue reading The Role of Probiotics and the Gut Microbiome
DIY Vegan Probiotic Yogurt Recipe with Floratrex™
Source: DIY Vegan Probiotic Yogurt Recipe with Floratrex™ by Dr. Edward Group Probiotics are one of the best ways to maintain gut health and yogurt is one source many people turn to. But, if you’re dairy-free, you might have trouble finding a store-bought probiotic yogurt that meets your needs. When you do manage to find one, vegan yogurt … Continue reading DIY Vegan Probiotic Yogurt Recipe with Floratrex™
Sweet and Savory Vegan Buddha Bowl
Source: Sweet and Savory Vegan Buddha Bowl by Dr. Edward Group If you’ve scrolled through your social media in the last year, you’ve probably come across a slew of veggie-filled dishes called “Buddha bowls.” They are usually deep, round bowls filled with healthy cooked and raw vegan ingredients that fill you up and keep you sustained for hours. … Continue reading Sweet and Savory Vegan Buddha Bowl
4 Surprising Health Benefits of Red Wine
Source: 4 Surprising Health Benefits of Red Wine by Dr. Edward Group Do you know about the secret ingredient in red wine? Resveratrol can help support normal cholesterol and combat obesity and much more! In fact, a study recently suggested it can even reduce heart disease by limiting the “formation of inflammatory factors”—possibly slowing it down … Continue reading 4 Surprising Health Benefits of Red Wine
The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut
Source: The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut by Dr. Edward Group Many indigenous cultures have used herbs and plants in therapeutic capacities to address health issues. This is a tradition and practice that extends to nearly every continent and includes nearly every culture and gives new meaning to “living off the land.” Fortunately, in spite of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut
What Is Millet? 6 Reasons to Add it to Your Diet
Source: What Is Millet? 6 Reasons to Add it to Your Diet by Dr. Edward Group Sensitivity to gluten is on the rise, as is the demand for gluten-free foods; especially grains. Although there are many new, processed foods that are being marketed as gluten-free, a considerable number of people are taking a step back and looking to … Continue reading What Is Millet? 6 Reasons to Add it to Your Diet
5 Reasons You Should Be Eating Teff
Source: 5 Reasons You Should Be Eating Teff by Dr. Edward Group Teff is one of the most nutritious alternative grains in the world. It offers calcium, fiber, protein, and antioxidants. It’s a great source of energy, protects bone health, and provides long-lasting satiation that can even help to support weight loss efforts. Compared with wheat, teff is higher … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Should Be Eating Teff
GMO cornfield treated with neonicotinoids kills 37 million honeybees
Those who are still skeptical about the role neonicotinoid pesticides are playing in the worldwide devastation of honeybee populations, need only look to what happened in the spring of 2013 in Ontario, Canada: Within days of the planting of nearby fields of GM (genetically modified) corn, beekeepers saw their honeybees die off in droves. "Once the … Continue reading GMO cornfield treated with neonicotinoids kills 37 million honeybees
The Secrets to Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
Source: The Secrets to Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails by Dr. Edward Group Frustrated with lackluster hair, dry skin, and brittle nails? You are not alone. There is a multi-billion dollar cosmetics industry built on your hopes and dreams of shiny hair, strong nails, and supple, hydrated skin. But do the potions and tonics you apply … Continue reading The Secrets to Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
Study: Walnuts May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Research by investigators at Marshall University’s Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, in West Virginia, suggests that regularly eating a few ounces of walnuts could significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer in women [1]. For their initial study, the university research team compared instances of breast cancer in several groups of laboratory mice that were … Continue reading Study: Walnuts May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 