Source: Curcumin Benefits: Understanding This Powerful Antioxidant by Dr. Edward Group Curcumin is the primary active ingredient in turmeric. Turmeric is a yellow-orange spice well known as a prominent ingredient in Indian cuisine and yellow mustard, but it also offers potent therapeutic benefits. Curcumin is the pigment responsible for both turmeric’s brilliant golden color and many … Continue reading Curcumin Benefits: Understanding This Powerful Antioxidant
Metal Toxicity: Health Dangers of Nickel
Source: Metal Toxicity: Health Dangers of Nickel by Dr. Edward Group Nickel is a metal, commonly used to make coins, magnets, jewelry, stainless steel, electronics, and components of industrial machines. Most people are familiar with the attractive mirror-finish that can be achieved by nickel plating. However, despite the beautiful appearance, nickel exposure, especially in industrial and … Continue reading Metal Toxicity: Health Dangers of Nickel
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
Benefits of the Agaricus blazei Murrill Mushroom
Source: Benefits of the Agaricus blazei Murrill Mushroom by Dr. Edward Group Agaricus blazei Murrill is an edible Brazilian mushroom with a low calorie content and high nutrient density. The mushroom, which originates in a small Brazilian village called Piedade, contains minerals, fibers, vitamins and amino acids. In 1960, a Japanese researcher named Takatoshi Furumoto discovered the … Continue reading Benefits of the Agaricus blazei Murrill Mushroom
How Gut Bacteria Protects Your Liver
Source: How Gut Bacteria Protects Your Liver by Dr. Edward Group The beneficial microbes inhabiting your gut have long been known to support digestive health, but deeper research is showing how intestinal bacteria controls and protects organ health. The liver, one of the organs reliant on a healthy balance of good bacteria, is our main detoxifying … Continue reading How Gut Bacteria Protects Your Liver
What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
Source: What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? by Dr. Edward Group You are probably well aware of the symptoms of liver toxicity due to a poor lifestyle. Liver disease, on the other hand, is commonly prescribed to people who consume too much alcohol. Recently, another type of liver disease has been on the rise. Non-alcoholic fatty … Continue reading What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
Curcumin’s healing powers revealed – How this herb protects you from diabetes
Curcumin keeps coming on strong as an actual disease preventative and curative for many ailments. Sometimes it works well by itself and sometimes as an adjunct with other herbs or vitamins. Curcumin is the active ingredient of the Indian spice turmeric, which is essential to curry sauces. Curry sauces are made with turmeric, clarified butter … Continue reading Curcumin’s healing powers revealed – How this herb protects you from diabetes
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 