Source: 7 Facts You Should Know About Trans-Resveratrol by Dr. Edward Group Propelled to fame as a result of a multitude of studies investigating the phytochemical properties of plant materials, resveratrol more than lives up to its reputation. This very unique antioxidant has been called a fountain of youth for its effectiveness against a variety of … Continue reading 7 Facts You Should Know About Trans-Resveratrol
11 Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism
Source: 11 Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism by Dr. Edward Group While there are no short-cuts to losing weight, there are a few things you can do to boost your metabolism. Exercising regularly and getting plenty of sleep are two of the best things you can do. However, there are also plenty of foods that … Continue reading 11 Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism
Fasting for Weight Loss
Source: Fasting for Weight Loss by Dr. Edward Group Fasting is a great way to begin a new fitness or weight loss program. Reducing or, really, eliminating food and beverages that contribute to weight gain will help to kick-start your efforts and has the added benefit of body detoxification and colon cleansing. Some people fast by … Continue reading Fasting for Weight Loss
5 Facts about Calorie Restriction
Source: 5 Facts about Calorie Restriction by Dr. Edward Group Calorie restriction is defined as a reduction of 30-60% of one’s regular calorie intake while maintaining a diet that provides enough nutrients to prevent malnutrition. Scientists believe calorie restriction stimulates a defensive state designed to help an organism survive environmental and metabolic adversity. This non-genetic strategy … Continue reading 5 Facts about Calorie Restriction
The Delicious Health Benefits of Chocolate
Source: The Delicious Health Benefits of Chocolate by Dr. Edward Group Believe it or not, consuming chocolate has numerous health benefits. This is not just wishful thinking, it is fact. However, before running out to buy all those candy bars you’ve been resisting for so long, it’s important to know all the facts because not all … Continue reading The Delicious Health Benefits of Chocolate
New Research Shows Probiotics Help Your Immune System
Source: New Research Shows Probiotics Help Your Immune System by Dr. Edward Group Thanks to a recent discovery by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, we may soon have better understanding why the long term use of antibiotic drugs causes secondary bacterial infections over time has troubled medical science for decades [1].The cause … Continue reading New Research Shows Probiotics Help Your Immune System
Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds
Malnutrition is a common side effect of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The damage Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and other bowel diseases inflict upon the intestinal tract makes it nearly impossible for proper absorption of essential vitamins and minerals the human body requires to thrive. More than a million people are believed to suffer from IBD in … Continue reading Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds
Study: Eating Black Raspberries May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
Findings of an investigation by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago suggest regular consumption of black raspberries may help prevent colorectal cancer [1].The study, which was recently featured in Cancer Prevention Research[2], tested the effectiveness of supplementing the diets of cancer and colitis prone lab mice with freeze-dried black powder. The two types … Continue reading Study: Eating Black Raspberries May Help Prevent Colon Cancer
9 Must Know Facts About Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
Source: 9 Must Know Facts About Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) by Dr. Edward Group Bacopa monnieri, a plant commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, has an age-old reputation for being an effective and powerful herb helpful for memory and combating stress. Bacopa monnieri, known to most as Brahmi, acts as an adaptogen; which means it helps the body … Continue reading 9 Must Know Facts About Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
6 Healthy Foods that Cause Inflammation
Source: 6 Healthy Foods that Cause Inflammation by Dr. Edward Group Most of us try to incorporate healthy foods into our diet. Lean proteins and healthy fats are good additions; added sugar, and processed foods are best avoided. Although the nutritional value of food, in that respect, is important, it’s also important to understand that different … Continue reading 6 Healthy Foods that Cause Inflammation
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 