Source: What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? by Dr. Edward Group We all feel tired, even exhausted, some of the time. But for some people, the exhaustion never lets up, and it comes along with physical discomfort, sleep issues, and trouble with memory and concentration. Anywhere from about 800,000 to 2.5 million Americans may have myalgic encephalomyelitis … Continue reading What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
The 10 Best Stress Relieving Foods
Source: The 10 Best Stress Relieving Foods by Dr. Edward Group Feeling stressed? Get some exercise! It’s one of nature’s most underutilized activities and perhaps one of the most effective and natural stress reducers. Studies consistently indicate that exercise is a helpful tool for alleviating stress and improving overall mood. [1] However, exercise is only one … Continue reading The 10 Best Stress Relieving Foods
12 Shocking Facts About the Dangers of Psychiatric Drugs
Source: 12 Shocking Facts About the Dangers of Psychiatric Drugs by Dr. Edward Group Every day, doctors and psychiatrists dole out behavior-modifying medicines for a variety of psychiatric disorders. The disorders range from depression and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) to bipolar and anxiety disorders. The sordid story behind how these medications work, how they come … Continue reading 12 Shocking Facts About the Dangers of Psychiatric Drugs
5 More Mental Health Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea
Source: 5 More Mental Health Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea by Dr. Edward Group Life has its ups and its downs, and no one is immune from the mental effects of challenging times. Fortunately, whether you’re feeling down, anxious, or just wish to maintain a steady mood, natural approaches do exist. Getting adequate sleep and a balanced … Continue reading 5 More Mental Health Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea
What is Kava? 10 Must-Know Facts
Source: What is Kava? 10 Must-Know Facts by Dr. Group A few years ago, my wife and I were on Hawaii’s big island and walking through a quaint shopping area when I noticed a small, hole-in-the-wall establishment that served kava. For the uninitiated, kava is a relaxing, non-alcoholic beverage made from the root of the kava … Continue reading What is Kava? 10 Must-Know Facts
Nutritional Approaches to Mental Health
Source: Nutritional Approaches to Mental Health by Dr. Edward Group Food nourishes both the body and mind, offering the nutrition required for keeping the whole self energized and functioning at its best. You might, or might not, be surprised to learn that the brain is actually the first site that receives incoming nutrients. It makes sense, … Continue reading Nutritional Approaches to Mental Health
3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important
Source: 3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important by Dr. Edward Group Your gut should be home to over 100 billion bacteria, but antibiotics, pesticides, stress, and genetically-modified foods are just a few of the things that can weaken that diversity. [1] Your gut’s bacteria needs to stay healthy or problems like irritable bowel syndrome, gluten allergies, … Continue reading 3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important
Kick the migraine headache drug habit – Use foods, spices, home remedies for migraine headache relief
If you're wondering how do you get headaches, look no further than your diet. Although migraine headache causes may be varied, treatment for symptoms in people with headaches can be easily accomplished merely by changing your diet and including medicinal foods, spices, and a few home remedies.A large number of migraine headaches originate with what … Continue reading Kick the migraine headache drug habit – Use foods, spices, home remedies for migraine headache relief
CBD is proving to be an effective natural treatment for depression
CBD, or cannabidiol, is one of many cannabinoid compounds found in the cannabis plant. CBD is one of the most researched cannabinoid compounds, along with THC (or, tetrahydrocannabinol). While THC does have medicinal value, it is primarily known for its psychoactive effects. Conversely, CBD is not psychoactive and is famous for its myriad of health … Continue reading CBD is proving to be an effective natural treatment for depression
Studies Provide New Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients
There's often little hope to be found about the mind-robbing disease known as Alzheimer's and other dementias linked to aging. But two new studies raise the possibility that there are ways to delay, lessen or even successfully treat dementia – including using non-drug approaches based on ancient meditation techniques and exercises. Alzheimer's disease causes nerve … Continue reading Studies Provide New Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 