Source: 5 Surprising Facts About Durian by Dr. Edward Group With its onion-custard flavor and an odor that resembles rotten gym socks, the durian fruit is perhaps the most notorious fruit of all. While supermarkets are slowly beginning to offer more internationally popular fruits, durian has yet to reach mainstream attention. The “why” isn’t much of … Continue reading 5 Surprising Facts About Durian
7 Unsettling Facts about Your Food
Source: 7 Unsettling Facts about Your Food by Dr. Edward Group It’s dinnertime and you’re hungry. Following your internal cues, you decide to swing by the grocery store on your way home from work. That’s fine; after all, everyone has to eat. Nevertheless, do you really know the truth about that food you’re going to buy? If … Continue reading 7 Unsettling Facts about Your Food
The 7 Best Herbs for Women’s Health
Source: The 7 Best Herbs for Women’s Health by Dr. Edward Group Herbs are widely used by people all over the world, mostly by those seeking alternatives or adjuncts to traditional pharmaceuticals. While no one herb will solve every health issue, the research shows that specific chemicals within certain herbs have the power to affect biological function. Herbs … Continue reading The 7 Best Herbs for Women’s Health
Pomegranates may prevent estrogen-driven breast cancer
Many breast cancers are estrogen-dependent. So a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors (AI) that block the synthesis of estrogen are used by mainstream medical doctors to attempt to slow the growth of estrogen sensitive breast tumors. Unfortunately, as the Mayo Clinic web site points out, AI drugs -- which include anastrozole (Arimidex), letrozole (Femara) … Continue reading Pomegranates may prevent estrogen-driven breast cancer
4 Encouraging Facts About Food in America
Source: 4 Encouraging Facts About Food in America by Dr. Edward Group In today’s society, rarely is the news positive. Whether it’s on a local, national, or global level, networks generally focus on stories that can leave us disheartened and upset. Even some natural health websites will shift their focus of educating their audience on the benefits … Continue reading 4 Encouraging Facts About Food in America
What Is Male Fern Root?
Source: What Is Male Fern Root? by Dr. Edward Group Male fern root, also known as Dryopteris filix-mas, Bear’s paw, Knotty Brake, and Sweet Brake, has been used for centuries as a defense against harmful organisms. [1]Beyond that, the male fern root also offers other health benefits for humans such as digestive support and detoxification. Origins of Male Fern … Continue reading What Is Male Fern Root?
Can Vitamin D Levels Predict Depression?
Source: Can Vitamin D Levels Predict Depression? by Dr. Edward Group You probably know that vitamin D plays an important role in your health, helping to absorb calcium and promote bone growth. It’s also possible that you have heard that Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a variety of health problems, including rickets, breast cancer, heart … Continue reading Can Vitamin D Levels Predict Depression?
The Power of Saffron for Mental Health
Source: The Power of Saffron for Mental Health by Dr. Edward Group Saffron is an extravagant, sweet-smelling spice commonly used in Indian, Turkish, and Persian cuisine and is closely related to turmeric. Its use in traditional health approaches has spanned thousands of years, and modern research seems to back up its commonly-reported benefits. Like any spice, saffron may … Continue reading The Power of Saffron for Mental Health
Vegan Diet Dangers — Do They Exist?
Source: Vegan Diet Dangers — Do They Exist? by Dr. Edward Group In terms of health, a vegetarian diet can be one of the most healthy options. A new study even suggests a vegan diet could actually be the best when it comes to lowering heart disease and blood pressure. [1] It begs the question, is there any downside? The … Continue reading Vegan Diet Dangers — Do They Exist?
How safe are blood transfusions? Some experts warn of potentially deadly side effects
Blood transfusions have revolutionized medicine, but the National Health Service (NHS) in the U.K., which performs at least two million transfusions annually, is worried about the “love of blood” healthcare professionals seem to have. Love of blood refers to the dangers that accompany unnecessary transfusions, which occurs in at least one in five cases. According to a Dutch study, … Continue reading How safe are blood transfusions? Some experts warn of potentially deadly side effects
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