Source: 5 Crazy Facts About Poop by Dr. Edward Group This post might not be for the squeamish, but give it a chance! From a scientific standpoint, human feces can be very interesting; if nothing else, all the buzz around using methane gas (harvested from manure) as an energy source is huge. So hold on for this … Continue reading 5 Crazy Facts About Poop
The Health Benefits of Glucomannan
Source: The Health Benefits of Glucomannan by Dr. Edward Group Glucomannan, or glucomannan konjac (KGM) is a supplement that’s used for maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood sugar, and relieving constipation, among other health issues. It’s only recently become popular in the United States and Europe, but Asian countries have enjoyed its benefits for thousands of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Glucomannan
The Health Dangers of Beryllium
Source: The Health Dangers of Beryllium by Dr. Edward Group The extensive use of toxic metals in industry and consumer products has resulted in a toxic metal proliferation in our daily lives and environment. Metals are not biodegradable and can remain in the environment to produce a variety of negative effects. Toxic metal exposure has been linked … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Beryllium
What is COPD? 7 Facts You Need to Know
Source: What is COPD? 7 Facts You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group As the third leading cause of death in the United States, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, probably affects–or will affect–someone you know. While COPD may not be highly profiled as heart disease or cancer, it’s still one of the most prevalent and … Continue reading What is COPD? 7 Facts You Need to Know
Vegan Diet Dangers — Do They Exist?
Source: Vegan Diet Dangers — Do They Exist? by Dr. Edward Group In terms of health, a vegetarian diet can be one of the most healthy options. A new study even suggests a vegan diet could actually be the best when it comes to lowering heart disease and blood pressure. [1] It begs the question, is there any downside? The … Continue reading Vegan Diet Dangers — Do They Exist?
How safe are blood transfusions? Some experts warn of potentially deadly side effects
Blood transfusions have revolutionized medicine, but the National Health Service (NHS) in the U.K., which performs at least two million transfusions annually, is worried about the “love of blood” healthcare professionals seem to have. Love of blood refers to the dangers that accompany unnecessary transfusions, which occurs in at least one in five cases. According to a Dutch study, … Continue reading How safe are blood transfusions? Some experts warn of potentially deadly side effects
Most people with blood clots should not take clot-busting drugs : New research finds they cripple patients’ mobility
A study published in The New England Journal of Medicine revealed that not all patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) require clot-clearing drugs and devices as the treatments did not reduce the risk of developing post-thrombotic syndrome, a condition characterized by chronic limb pain and swelling. According to the experts, this complication leads to difficulties in walking or … Continue reading Most people with blood clots should not take clot-busting drugs : New research finds they cripple patients’ mobility
Gallbladder Problems: Disease, Symptoms & Natural Remedies
Source: Gallbladder Problems: Disease, Symptoms & Natural Remedies by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to helping with digestion, the liver and gallbladder work closely. While the liver makes the bile necessary to break down fats into fatty acids, the gallbladder (located beneath the liver) stores that bile until it’s needed in the small intestine. Because of this, it’s … Continue reading Gallbladder Problems: Disease, Symptoms & Natural Remedies
Liver Cleanse: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Source: Liver Cleanse: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide by Dr. Edward Group The liver is the human body’s largest internal organ and one of the most important for survival. Without it, bodily tissues would die from lack of nutrients and oxygen and the digestive process would not be able to take place. One of the liver’s most important … Continue reading Liver Cleanse: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
The Clear Skin Diet: Can Foods Cause Acne?
Source: The Clear Skin Diet: Can Foods Cause Acne? by Dr. Edward Group The torment of acne has become a rite of passage for teens. But, as it turns out, acne is not a condition limited to adolescents. Today, over 40% of American adults age 25 and over deal with clinical, facial acne. That includes … Continue reading The Clear Skin Diet: Can Foods Cause Acne?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 