Having a high-fat diet (HFD) is not only linked to obesity but also to an increased risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain mental health disorders. With obesity levels on the rise, it’s critical that we know more about how a HFD affects the body and find ways for early prevention. In … Continue reading A Fatty Diet May Affect Behavior Across Generations Through Epigenetic Mechanisms
Argan Oil: Health Benefits for Your Skin, Heart, & Beyond
Source: Argan Oil: Health Benefits for Your Skin, Heart, & Beyond by Dr. Edward Group Nicknamed "liquid gold," argan oil is renowned for its exemplary therapeutic and cosmetic properties. The oil comes from Morocco, but people around the world have traded it for its health benefits as early as the 6th century.[1]Argan oil can bring a … Continue reading Argan Oil: Health Benefits for Your Skin, Heart, & Beyond
Ever wonder why your steak is served with a salad? The nutrients in the salad help you digest the nutrients in the meat
Would you believe that a simple change in your food intake could be enough to help you prevent cancer and other diseases? Many studies have shown that diet does indeed play a huge part in causing or preventing certain diseases from occurring in the human body. But experts are still a ways from fully understanding … Continue reading Ever wonder why your steak is served with a salad? The nutrients in the salad help you digest the nutrients in the meat
Magnesium and vitamin D: The perfect pair?
Magnesium is more than an essential mineral: It’s responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions needed by the body to function well. According to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, this essential mineral can even regulate vitamin D levels in the body, increasing it in people with deficient levels and reducing it for people with … Continue reading Magnesium and vitamin D: The perfect pair?
The 14 Best Vitamins & Supplements for Heart Health
Source: The 14 Best Vitamins & Supplements for Heart Health by Dr. Edward Group Your heart is one organ you can't live without. In times past, people actually considered the heart the seat of thought and emotion, rather than the brain. As medical science progressed, experts realized that the heart does not house our thoughts, but … Continue reading The 14 Best Vitamins & Supplements for Heart Health
Probiotics & Heart Health: How Your Gut Helps Your Heart
Source: Probiotics & Heart Health: How Your Gut Helps Your Heart by Dr. Edward Group The best way to someone's heart is through their stomach, or so the old adage goes. Believe it or not, there's more truth behind it than you may think. While the saying elicits images of cooking dinner for your sweetheart, it … Continue reading Probiotics & Heart Health: How Your Gut Helps Your Heart
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Tips, Benefits, & What to Eat & Avoid
Source: Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Tips, Benefits, & What to Eat & Avoid by Dr. Edward Group When you think of inflammation, you probably picture the rash you get from poison ivy or a bump that swells up when you hit your head. There's another silent form of inflammation that occurs within your body, and it does not … Continue reading Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Tips, Benefits, & What to Eat & Avoid
Healthy Heart Tips: 17 Ways to a Happy Heart
Source: Healthy Heart Tips: 17 Ways to a Happy Heart by Dr. Edward Group The human heart is an organ that we all cherish, and for good reason! Be it the rush of love or the pumping of blood, our hearts are our life force. Yet the leading cause of death in the world is not … Continue reading Healthy Heart Tips: 17 Ways to a Happy Heart
Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid
Source: Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid by Dr. Edward Group Fats often get a bad rap, but the truth is, your body needs healthy fats for energy production, nutrient absorption, and overall cell health. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fats provide energy, maintain brain and heart health, and even help reduce inflammation in … Continue reading Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid
Natural Compounds in Grapes Could Lead Us to An Epigenetic Treatment for Depression
Recent research suggests that our diet and lifestyle can change the expression of our genes. This occurs by adjusting epigenetic marks on top of our DNA without actually making any changes to the underlying genetic sequence. For example, blueberries were found to epigenetically reduce DNA damage and drinking green tea may turn some genes on or off in women. In a … Continue reading Natural Compounds in Grapes Could Lead Us to An Epigenetic Treatment for Depression
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 