One of the most nutritious foods on the traditional Thanksgiving menu is the sweet potato. These orange-skinned root vegetables offer a host of health benefits (especially when cooked without the unnecessary sugar and marshmallows). If you want to raise health consciousness around the dinner table this holiday season, try throwing some of these six sweet … Continue reading Sweet potato nutrition – six amazing facts you need to know
Probiotics and Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease Diet
Source: Probiotics and Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease Diet by Dr. Edward Group Bowel diseases are numerous and unpleasant. Among them, celiac disease is perhaps one of the strangest and least understood. The condition is believed to stem from an abnormal reaction of the small intestines to gluten proteins, which triggers a sort of self-destructive immune response … Continue reading Probiotics and Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease Diet
What is Celiac Disease?
Source: What is Celiac Disease? by Dr. Edward Group Celiac disease is an allergy to dietary gluten. It affects individuals who are genetically predisposed to the allergy and differs from gluten sensitivity, as celiac disease elicits within the body a very defined response to gluten. [1]When gluten enters the small intestine in an individual with celiac disease, … Continue reading What is Celiac Disease?
Tips for Supporting Sore Muscles and Joints
Source: Tips for Supporting Sore Muscles and Joints by Dr. Edward Group Almost everyone has experienced some type of muscle or joint discomfort in their life. The entire human body is covered with muscle tissue and joints that are in motion almost constantly, making it easy for discomfort to appear anywhere, anytime. The most common type of … Continue reading Tips for Supporting Sore Muscles and Joints
Reishi mushrooms: traditional medicine for cancer, diabetes and more
Reishi mushrooms, also called lingzhi mushrooms, are a species of medicinal mushroom characterized by their kidney-shaped cap and tough texture. Though widely appreciated throughout the countries of their native Asia, reishi are especially venerated in China. In fact, practitioners of ancient Chinese medicine have been prescribing reishi for a host of medical conditions such as … Continue reading Reishi mushrooms: traditional medicine for cancer, diabetes and more
12 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold
Source: 12 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold by Dr. Edward Group The cold and flu season is coming as we approach the autumn and winter months, bringing with it a host of chills, ills, and other problems. Highly contagious and annoyingly persistent, a cold is one of the most common seasonal afflictions. [1] Although there’s no … Continue reading 12 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold
The Health Benefits of Amylase
Source: The Health Benefits of Amylase by Dr. Edward Group Amylase is one of the primary starch-digesting enzymes secreted in the body. It is somewhat unusual in that it is produced not only by the pancreas but also in the mouth as a component of saliva. This form is known as ptyalin (ti´ah-lin), and it begins … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Amylase
Benefits of Coconut Water
Source: Benefits of Coconut Water by Dr. Edward Group In classic Indian culture, the coconut palm is described as “Kalpavriksha,” or, “the all giving tree.” I agree with the notion, the coconut palm is a fantastic tree with many offerings. Its fruit and coconut water offer many therapeutic benefits and contributions to human health. [1] Coconut water … Continue reading Benefits of Coconut Water
How Culture and Society Influence Healthy Eating
Source: How Culture and Society Influence Healthy Eating by Dr. Edward Group There many factors that influence your diet. In this article, we are going to focus on the impact social and cultural factors have on healthy eating. To fully understand the concept, let’s look at the basic nature of the human social environment. According … Continue reading How Culture and Society Influence Healthy Eating
Understanding the Alkaline Diet and Its Benefits
Source: Understanding the Alkaline Diet and Its Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Proponents of the alkaline diet claim that eating certain foods influences the body’s acid-base homeostasis, or pH levels. It’s believed that encouraging a healthy, pH balanced environment within the body can produce favorable effects on one’s health.[1] It sounds like a good idea, and it … Continue reading Understanding the Alkaline Diet and Its Benefits
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