Source: How to Perform the Iodine Patch Test by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is one of the building blocks the thyroid uses to produce the hormones necessary for proper metabolic function. As you might guess, without enough iodine, you can experience a number of problems, such as hypothyroidism. One of the most popular ways to test for iodine deficiency … Continue reading How to Perform the Iodine Patch Test
All You Need to Know About Cleansing With Cayenne Pepper
Source: All You Need to Know About Cleansing With Cayenne Pepper by Dr. Edward Group Cayenne peppers have long been held in high regard for their powerful health-boosting properties. Popular cleanses, like the Master Cleanse, use cayenne because of naturally occurring compounds, like capsaicin, which help cleanse and detox the body at a cellular level. These … Continue reading All You Need to Know About Cleansing With Cayenne Pepper
Salad eaters show higher levels of carotenoids, antioxidants in their bodies
Salad eaters receive more nutrients daily than those with poorer diets, say Louisiana State University researchers. In this study, published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, salad consumption was assessed based on study participants' intake of salad, raw vegetables and salad dressing. Of particular interest in this study was the finding that the … Continue reading Salad eaters show higher levels of carotenoids, antioxidants in their bodies
Do Pomegranates Protect Against Neurodegeneration?
Source: Do Pomegranates Protect Against Neurodegeneration? by Dr. Edward Group The CDC estimates around 5.3 million Americans are living with some form of Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to double by 2050. [1] Dementia, a generalized term used to describe neurodegeneration, is a disabling issue that have definitive roots in lifestyle and nutritional habits. While genetics … Continue reading Do Pomegranates Protect Against Neurodegeneration?
3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root
Source: 3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root by Dr. Edward Group Traditional Chinese approaches to health often use astragalus as an adaptogen to support the body’s ability to adjust to varying environmental and biological changes. For centuries, the dried roots of this plant have been used as an approach to the cold and flu, as a supportive herb … Continue reading 3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Astragalus Root
Iodine and Radiation – How it Works
Source: Iodine and Radiation – How it Works by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is often used to protect the thyroid from the effects of radiation[1] – as we were clearly reminded during the nuclear disaster at Fukushima in 2011. While iodine protects against radiation poisoning of the thyroid, its radioactive state has also proven a useful emergency medical tool. It is … Continue reading Iodine and Radiation – How it Works
Effects of a Poor Appetite
Source: Effects of a Poor Appetite by Dr. Edward Group Poor appetite can be an indication of bowel disorders. Many people don’t necessarily link the two in their minds, but it’s true. Diarrhea from sensitivity to certain foods Nausea and vomiting make eating a repellant idea Constipation can make you feel full Indigestion makes eating difficult … Continue reading Effects of a Poor Appetite
Why Buy AOX
There’s a big difference in natural and artificial alkaline drinking systems, and this is what makes AOX stand out from the usual alkaline ionizers. Traditional water ionizers use electricity to create a chemical change to produce artificial alkaline water – which results in generating acidic waste and emits damaging radiation. By contrast, there are numerous … Continue reading Why Buy AOX
Gardening at Home Linked to Increased Veggie Consumption
Source: Gardening at Home Linked to Increased Veggie Consumption by Dr. Edward Group Recent scientific research confirms that gardening may be linked to higher rates of vegetable eating in older populations of adults. According to a recent report from Texas A&M University and Texas State University, older populations of adults who garden are more likely to eat vegetables … Continue reading Gardening at Home Linked to Increased Veggie Consumption
Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants
Source: Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants by Dr. Edward Group Chalk up another win for organic whole foods. New research has found that organic food contains more antioxidants than conventionally-grown food and may be one of the most potent ways to fight aging, reduce oxidative stress, and support energy. Organic Food Contains More Antioxidants … Continue reading Study Finds Organic Food Is Higher in Antioxidants
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 