Source: What Are the Benefits of Milk Thistle Seed? by Dr. Edward Group Milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) has a history dating back over two thousand years as a favorite among herbalists for its positive effects on the liver and gallbladder. [1] The ancient philosophers Pliny and Galen both praised the herb for liver cleansing. Now, milk … Continue reading What Are the Benefits of Milk Thistle Seed?
Health Benefits of Chicory Root
Source: Health Benefits of Chicory Root by Dr. Edward Group Chicory root has a long history of providing support to liver problems. Ancient Romans used the herb to help cleanse the blood. Egyptians were known to consume chicory root in large amounts to help purify the liver and the blood. It’s popular today as a caffeine free … Continue reading Health Benefits of Chicory Root
Does Lemon Juice Detox the Liver?
Source: Does Lemon Juice Detox the Liver? by Dr. Edward Group Lately, there’s been increasing interest in the effects of lemon juice on the liver. Specifically, its effectiveness as a liver detox agent. While there is some truth to this claim, there’s also a growing pile of misinformation produced by people who don’t really understand how the … Continue reading Does Lemon Juice Detox the Liver?
What Are the Health Benefits of Dandelion Root?
Source: What Are the Health Benefits of Dandelion Root? by Dr. Edward Group You may consider dandelion as a type of weed, but its root has a long history of therapeutic use. Dandelion has been used since ancient times for its healthful properties and support for liver complaints. [1] In Korean herbal medicine dandelion has been … Continue reading What Are the Health Benefits of Dandelion Root?
14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver
Source: 14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver by Dr. Edward Group Modern society is a sad state that produces many over-processed livers. When we overeat or eat processed or fried foods, and, anytime we are exposed to environmental pollutants or stress, the liver becomes overworked and overloaded. When the liver is taxed, it can’t process toxins … Continue reading 14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver
Fatty liver disease – Choline provides a nutritional solution for a silent epidemic
Fatty liver disease used to be associated with alcoholism, but it is no longer restricted to heavy drinkers. Our calorie-rich but nutrient-poor diet has led to an epidemic of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) that tracks our rising obesity and diabetes rates (1). Autopsies and ultrasound studies have shown that up to 75% of the … Continue reading Fatty liver disease – Choline provides a nutritional solution for a silent epidemic
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 