Source: Why Is Vitamin E Important to Your Health? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a significant role in human health.[1] As an antioxidant, vitamin E helps maintain healthy cells and, subsequently, a healthy body. Vitamin E can also help with poor eyesight[2], gout[3], and arthritis.[4] Today, … Continue reading Why Is Vitamin E Important to Your Health?
Vitamin D deficiency linked to host of woes
After years of horror stories and hysterical cautions by many media outlets about the harmful effects of the sun and the necessity of slathering on plenty of high SPF sunscreen, the benefits of the vitamin that humans make from their exposure to it continue to mount. Evidence of a vitamin D deficiency, and its link … Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency linked to host of woes
Here’s why kale is called the ‘beef’ of a plant-based diet
While there's no official definition of the term superfood, the generally implied idea is a fruit or vegetable that is particularly nutritious and beneficial to your overall health and wellness, with high phytonutrient content. By that definition, kale should have a spot in the top ten. If you want to be healthy, there's no avoiding … Continue reading Here’s why kale is called the ‘beef’ of a plant-based diet
What are the Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin?
Source: What are the Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin? by Dr. Edward Group Turmeric has been traditionally used for pulmonary and gastrointestinal system problems. Research within the last 50 years has shown much of the supposed benefit of turmeric is due to curcumin, the active component. Curcumin, a polyphenol, has displayed activity in antioxidant, anti-redness, anti-harmful organism … Continue reading What are the Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin?
What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad?
Source: What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad? by Dr. Edward Group Fats are a highly varied macronutrient group and they’re present in both animal and plant-derived foods. At 9 calories per gram, fat is the most dense source of calories required by the human body.[1] However, not all fats are created equally and it’s … Continue reading What Are Fats? Are All Dietary Fats Bad?
What Are Free Radicals?
Source: What Are Free Radicals? by Dr. Edward Group You don’t have to look at many health food advertisements to see how many marketing messages focus on antioxidants and free radicals. Marketers depict free radicals as the cause of human suffering, while antioxidants are the ultimate defense and secret to immortality. Although the ad wizards exaggerate the … Continue reading What Are Free Radicals?
Water: The Foundation of a Healthy Body
Source: Water: The Foundation of a Healthy Body by Dr. Edward Group The human body is a machine designed to run on water and minerals. The body is about 72% water and water is vitally important for every important bodily function. The bottom line is that without water, your body doesn’t work, and the quality of the … Continue reading Water: The Foundation of a Healthy Body
11 Natural Methods for Detoxing Your Body
Source: 11 Natural Methods for Detoxing Your Body by Dr. Edward Group Cleansing diets, herbs, and fasting programs may seem like a modern health trend but societies have used natural cleansing methods to detoxify the body for hundreds of years. Many religions actually encourage people to fast as a means of cleansing both the body and the … Continue reading 11 Natural Methods for Detoxing Your Body
B-12 Deficiency Symptoms: Everything You Need to Know
Source: B-12 Deficiency Symptoms: Everything You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin B-12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential nutrient in the B-complex of the eight B water-soluble vitamins. This nutrient must be consumed through animal foods [1] (although supplementation may be more ideal) to ensure adequate intake. Vitamin B-12 is structurally the largest … Continue reading B-12 Deficiency Symptoms: Everything You Need to Know
5 Reasons You Feel Sluggish
Source: 5 Reasons You Feel Sluggish by Dr. Edward Group Fatigue is a problem for millions of people worldwide. We all get tired now and then, whether it’s because we’ve been working nonstop or didn’t eat right or skipped a workout. For many people, feeling sluggish can place a serious damper on your work and social life. … Continue reading 5 Reasons You Feel Sluggish
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 