Source: Foods That Lower Blood Pressure by Dr. Edward Group There is a virtual cornucopia of foods, herbs, and other forms of nourishment that are readily available to lower high blood pressure, or hypertension, naturally. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts are just a handful of the healthy things you can eat to promote healthy blood flow. Learning … Continue reading Foods That Lower Blood Pressure
The Top Nutritious Foods High in Fiber
Source: The Top Nutritious Foods High in Fiber by Dr. Edward Group Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body cannot digest. This essential nutrient is found only in plants; you can’t get it from animal products. Although fiber passes through your gut undigested, it’s a very important nutrient for maintaining health. The Benefits … Continue reading The Top Nutritious Foods High in Fiber
The Importance of Healthy Fats for Nutrient Absorption
Source: The Importance of Healthy Fats for Nutrient Absorption by Dr. Edward Group Since the 1960s, Americans have been obsessed with cutting all fat out of our diets. In that same time frame, rates of obesity and diabetes skyrocketed across all socioeconomic groups. How is it possible that reducing fat intake coincided with a 300% rise … Continue reading The Importance of Healthy Fats for Nutrient Absorption
Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies
Three new studies published in the journal of the American Medical Association are proving the benefit of a plant-based diet in greatly reducing the risk of cancer. The studies show that high consumption of fruits and vegetables wards off a variety of cancers. (They also show that consuming red meat multiplies the risk of colon … Continue reading Plant-based diet greatly reduces risk of cancer, say studies
Top 10 antioxidant-rich foods you need to add to your diet
Antioxidants promote a healthier body by eradicating free radicals, which can weaken the immune system and lead to a variety of diseases. An article in Medium.com states that food is the primary source of essential antioxidants. Certain food groups such as berries, nuts, and leafy greens are touted for their high antioxidant content. Below is a list of … Continue reading Top 10 antioxidant-rich foods you need to add to your diet
Reverse chronic inflammatory diseases naturally
Chronic inflammatory diseases are a common day epidemic. Every year the number of individuals with debilitating chronic inflammatory diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, mental depressive conditions, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome grow. These inflammatory conditions are commonly associated with a hyper responsive immune system. Overcoming these conditions begins with rebuilding the intestinal … Continue reading Reverse chronic inflammatory diseases naturally
Omega-3 fatty acids slow prostate cancer growth
An animal study conducted by researchers at the UCLA School of Medicine found that increasing omega-3 fatty acids while reducing omega-6 fatty acids in the diet could slow the progression of prostate cancer. "Our study showed that altering the fatty acid ratio found in the typical Western diet to include more omega-3 fatty acids and … Continue reading Omega-3 fatty acids slow prostate cancer growth
Blood pressure meds are totally worthless
There are some 68 million people in the U.S. who are diagnosed with either high blood pressure or mild - stage 1 hypertension. The blood pressure numbers used to diagnose these two conditions are systolic (top number) value of 140-159 and diastolic (bottom number) value of 90-99. This latest review conducted by the Cochrane Collaboration, which … Continue reading Blood pressure meds are totally worthless
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 