A new study finds that Paleo diet may increase the chances of a person of having iodine deficiency, as reported by Nutraingredients.com. Researchers from Kungalv’s Hospital in Sweden find that having a Paleolithic-type of diet, which typically includes foods that could be obtained by hunting and gathering in the past, has led to the development of mild … Continue reading Paleo diet may lead to iodine deficiency: Are you at risk?
Discover 10 Nutritious Foods that Are High in Phosphorus
Source: Discover 10 Nutritious Foods that Are High in Phosphorus by Dr. Edward Group Phosphorus is a mineral that helps your body maintain healthy bones and teeth. [1] It is essential for life and makes up about 1% of your body weight, making it the second most abundant mineral in your body next to calcium. 85% of the … Continue reading Discover 10 Nutritious Foods that Are High in Phosphorus
Research: TV Food Advertisements Promote Unhealthy Diets
Source: Research: TV Food Advertisements Promote Unhealthy Diets by Dr. Edward Group Shocking new research published earlier this year in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reveals that consuming only the foods most heavily advertised on television makes for an unhealthy diet.[1] All jokes aside, the details that the research provides about just how unhealthy … Continue reading Research: TV Food Advertisements Promote Unhealthy Diets
Your probiotics might not be enough unless you’re also taking PREbiotics, expert warns
A professor of microbiology and pathology at Colorado State University warns that taking probiotics means diddly squat if you don’t supplement them with prebiotics. Ian Orme describes the prevailing assumption that probiotics taken by themselves can improve health as just “dodgy” and unrealistic. He claims that the practice is essentially useless as gastric acid kills more than … Continue reading Your probiotics might not be enough unless you’re also taking PREbiotics, expert warns
Study Finds Fast Food is Most Popular Among Middle Class
There’s a lot of stigma about eating at fast food restaurants – it’s unhealthy, it’s fattening, it’s bad for the environment – the list goes on and on. In many cases, this bad reputation is more than merited; yet, there are still some important misconceptions about fast food, including who they’re really hurting the most. … Continue reading Study Finds Fast Food is Most Popular Among Middle Class
How to Heal Ear Infection without Antibiotics
Antibiotics are the most common treatment for an ear infection. While antibiotics sometimes provide temporary relief, they do not address the cause of the problem. As a result, a single ear infection often becomes a chronic, recurring issue. Antibiotics also have many dangerous side effects. If you are a parent of an infant or toddler, … Continue reading How to Heal Ear Infection without Antibiotics
Supplements Covered by HSA? You Can Help Make it Happen
Source: Supplements Covered by HSA? You Can Help Make it Happen by Dr. Edward Group Congress is currently weighing two new bills that can help bring nutritional and dietary supplements to a much larger part of our population. The first is proposed bill, S.2499 – Health Savings Act of 2016, submitted by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), which would extend … Continue reading Supplements Covered by HSA? You Can Help Make it Happen
Green Tea could Naturally Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis, Scientists Say
According to the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), the bone thinning condition known as osteoporosis is a major public health threat for 44 million Americans, 68 percent of whom are women. Approximately 10 million Americans already have osteoporosis and another 34 million more have low bone mass, placing them at high … Continue reading Green Tea could Naturally Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis, Scientists Say
The 22 Best Laxative Foods for Natural Constipation Relief
Source: The 22 Best Laxative Foods for Natural Constipation Relief by Dr. Edward Group Constipation is a taboo subject for many people. If you’re too embarrassed to discuss it, know that you are far from alone. Constipation affects about 14% of adults in the United States and accounts for an astounding 3.2 million medical visits every … Continue reading The 22 Best Laxative Foods for Natural Constipation Relief
Resveratrol Found to Halt Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Recent research suggests that the antioxidant resveratrol, which naturally occurs in grape skins, can weaken pancreatic cancer cells and increase their vulnerability to chemotherapy. "Resveratrol seems to have a therapeutic gain by making tumor cells more sensitive to radiation and making normal tissue less sensitive," said lead researcher Paul Okunieff, chief of radiation oncology at … Continue reading Resveratrol Found to Halt Growth of Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 