Source: The Health Benefits of Sleeping Naked by Dr. Edward Group Insomnia is a bigger issue in the United States than most people think. More than a third of all American adults aren’t getting enough sleep. That’s enough to be considered an epidemic. Sleeplessness doesn’t just make you yawn; it has a significant effect on obesity, … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Sleeping Naked
6 Ways to Boost Brain Health
Source: 6 Ways to Boost Brain Health by Dr. Edward Group We all want to stay healthy, but sometimes we forget it’s not just our bodies we need to maintain. Our mind is an integral element in our physical and mental well being, and without it, we wouldn’t be able to function. Keeping your faculties in check … Continue reading 6 Ways to Boost Brain Health
Do Pomegranates Protect Against Neurodegeneration?
Source: Do Pomegranates Protect Against Neurodegeneration? by Dr. Edward Group The CDC estimates around 5.3 million Americans are living with some form of Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to double by 2050. [1] Dementia, a generalized term used to describe neurodegeneration, is a disabling issue that have definitive roots in lifestyle and nutritional habits. While genetics … Continue reading Do Pomegranates Protect Against Neurodegeneration?
3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root
Source: 3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root by Dr. Edward Group Traditional Chinese approaches to health often use astragalus as an adaptogen to support the body’s ability to adjust to varying environmental and biological changes. For centuries, the dried roots of this plant have been used as an approach to the cold and flu, as a supportive herb … Continue reading 3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root
Do you worry? Put down your phone and pick up your diary
Hypochondriacs and extreme worriers, take heed of this advice: Taking the time to write down how you feel may be an effective way to get yourself sorted out and thus go about a stressful task more effectively, a study that was conducted in Michigan State University showed. According to lead author, MSU doctoral student in … Continue reading Do you worry? Put down your phone and pick up your diary
New Study Reveals Link Between Fluoride and ADHD
Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has risen in dramatic proportions these last few years, leading many to speculate one or more environmental triggers are tied to the issue. Fluoride, a common chemical additive discussed frequently on this blog, has been implicated more than once in the shocking increase of ADHD cases. A new study reveals a … Continue reading New Study Reveals Link Between Fluoride and ADHD
Report: Electromagnetic Pollution is Harmful to Mental Health
Source: Report: Electromagnetic Pollution is Harmful to Mental Health by Dr. Edward Group There are 190,000 cell phone towers in the US, and new evidence suggests that exposure to these towers may alter brain function. The study, recently published in the British Medical Journal, found that EMF pollution can cause irritability, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, and a lack of appetite, … Continue reading Report: Electromagnetic Pollution is Harmful to Mental Health
3 Reasons to Avoid Food Additives
Source: 3 Reasons to Avoid Food Additives by Dr. Edward Group Food additives are added to food during processing, typically to enhance color or freshness. While some of them are natural, many aren’t and all those unnatural additives have nasty side effects. Think about the artificial sweeteners hiding in diet soft drinks, or the emulsifiers (used to keep … Continue reading 3 Reasons to Avoid Food Additives
4 Dangers of Food Dyes
Source: 4 Dangers of Food Dyes by Dr. Edward Group Artificial additives pervade our food supply at epic proportions. Manufacturers claim the stuff is added to enhance flavor, appearance, texture, and shelf life. Food dyes, a food additive used to deepen the color of candy, dry mixes, soups, and even bread, have gotten an increasing amount … Continue reading 4 Dangers of Food Dyes
5 Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Source: 5 Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) by Dr. Edward Group A traditional, therapeutic herb native to India, brahmi (also known as Bacopa monnieri) is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine as a memory enhancer, aphrodisiac, and general tonic. [1] Its impact on cognitive performance has prompted a number of investigations into its positive benefits. Here are just … Continue reading 5 Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 