Source: Nutritional Considerations for Alcohol Detoxification by Dr. Edward Group Alcohol is the most commonly abused legal substance in the United States and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has revealed shocking facts to prove it. Nearly 25% of people ages 18 or older admitted binge drinking in the past month. Drunk driving fatalities … Continue reading Nutritional Considerations for Alcohol Detoxification
How Red Meat Interferes with the Immune System
Source: How Red Meat Interferes with the Immune System by Dr. Edward Group There has been a lot of controversy surrounding red meat in recent years, with some experts concerned that eating large amounts may increase the risk of heart disease, atherosclerosis, and type 2 diabetes. While meat could be considered a natural food, its conventional processing … Continue reading How Red Meat Interferes with the Immune System
The Top 10 Supplements to Boost Energy
Source: The Top 10 Supplements to Boost Energy by Dr. Edward Group One of the most common health complaints today often revolve around having too little energy. Feeling tired is a normal and natural signal that tells you it’s time for sleep, and getting a full night’s rest may be all that is needed for relieving any fatigue … Continue reading The Top 10 Supplements to Boost Energy
The Top 10 Foods for Vitamin B-12
Source: The Top 10 Foods for Vitamin B-12 by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin B-12 is an essential nutrient that’s involved with a lot of important processes in the human body. [1] Food is the primary source for this nutrient, with supplements being the secondary source for some people. Vitamin B-12 is structurally the largest and most complex of … Continue reading The Top 10 Foods for Vitamin B-12
The Health Benefits of Pectinase
Source: The Health Benefits of Pectinase by Dr. Edward Group Commonly found in many fruits such as bananas and apples, pectinase plays a key role not only in the digestive processes, but also, and perhaps more importantly, in total physical well-being and anti-aging. Pectin is a type of fiber that makes up the cell wall of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Pectinase
The Health Benefits of Cellulase
Source: The Health Benefits of Cellulase by Dr. Edward Group When we eat plants, we take in a large amount of plant cells surrounded by a fibrous complex called a cell wall. A major component of this cell wall is cellulose. Humans do not manufacture the cellulase enzyme needed to digest this type of fiber and … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Cellulase
Benefits of Alfalfa Leaf
Source: Benefits of Alfalfa Leaf by Dr. Edward Group The word “alfalfa” comes from the Arabic phrase, al-fac-facah, meaning “father of all foods.” It stands to reason, alfalfa is extremely nutritious. The extensive root system allows the plant to absorb a high level of nutrients from the soil. Alfalfa leaf contains essential vitamins including the entire … Continue reading Benefits of Alfalfa Leaf
Is Sugar Toxic?
Source: Is Sugar Toxic? by Dr. Edward Group There’s been a lot of talk about the dangers of refined sugars like high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, and others. After decades of research, it appears the adverse effects of refined sugars on human health are finally gaining much deserved mainstream attention. According to the CDC, more than 30% … Continue reading Is Sugar Toxic?
5 Shocking Facts About Aspartame
Source: 5 Shocking Facts About Aspartame by Dr. Edward Group Aspartame is a nasty chemical that’s sold as a zero-calorie healthy sweetener. But did you know that it’s technically not calorie-free? Not a lot, only about 4 calories per gram. [1] That isn’t a lot, and it’s not a big deal. But it’s one weird fact you probably didn’t … Continue reading 5 Shocking Facts About Aspartame
The Two Most Dangerous Artificial Sweeteners
Source: The Two Most Dangerous Artificial Sweeteners by Dr. Edward Group Artificial sweeteners were initially designed to be sugar substitutes and a helpful tool for the battle against the bulge. Unfortunately, the state of obesity in the world has gotten worse, and artificial sweeteners are clearly not helping. You can find sugar substitutes in diet sodas, yogurt, and … Continue reading The Two Most Dangerous Artificial Sweeteners
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