Source: 6 Reasons to Supplement with Tibetan Rhodiola by Dr. Edward Group Considered more potent than ginseng, Tibetan Rhodiola is an adaptogenic herb revered by the Tibetan monks as the supreme herb in traditional health modalities. Scientists have determined the majority of its power and potency comes from two compounds, salidroside and rosavin. Each compound helps encourage physical … Continue reading 6 Reasons to Supplement with Tibetan Rhodiola
The Benefits of Lithium Orotate
Source: The Benefits of Lithium Orotate by Dr. Edward Group An alkali metal related to sodium and potassium, lithium carbonate has been traditionally used within allopathic medicine to deal with mental imbalances. There are many side effects to taking this strong mineral as the body poorly absorbs lithium carbonate. Lithium orotate works differently. Lithium orotate offers superior bio-utilization, … Continue reading The Benefits of Lithium Orotate
Aquaponics: How to Grow Your Own Food in Water
Source: Aquaponics: How to Grow Your Own Food in Water by Dr. Edward Group Just because you live in an urban setting without adequate yard space, or in an especially cold or inhospitable climate, doesn’t mean that you can’t maintain a delicious selection of fresh fruits and vegetables year round. By setting up a proper aquaponic … Continue reading Aquaponics: How to Grow Your Own Food in Water
Health Benefits of Blue Green Algae
Source: Health Benefits of Blue Green Algae by Dr. Edward Group Organic blue-green algae is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. Two varieties, spirulina and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, are the most consumed forms of blue green algae; which has superfood status due to high concentrations of proteins, vitamins and nutrients. [1] How is Blue-Green … Continue reading Health Benefits of Blue Green Algae
Hydrangea: A Pretty Flower with a Nutritional Punch
Source: Hydrangea: A Pretty Flower with a Nutritional Punch by Dr. Edward Group The hydrangea plant is an herbaceous, perennial shrub recognized by its beautiful white, snowball-shaped blooms. A popular ornamental, botanical, and horticultural plant, there are over twenty varieties of hydrangea worldwide. The most popular variety, Macrophylla, is a bluish-bloomed flowering plant found in the … Continue reading Hydrangea: A Pretty Flower with a Nutritional Punch
4 Must-Know Facts About Goldenrod and Kidney Health
Source: 4 Must-Know Facts About Goldenrod and Kidney Health by Dr. Edward Group Goldenrod, or solidago, is a plant used as a traditional approach to diabetes, gout, and arthritis. It is also used as a mouth rinse to reduce discomfort and swelling in the mouth and throat. While folk medicine regards it as a natural approach … Continue reading 4 Must-Know Facts About Goldenrod and Kidney Health
What Is Gravel Root?
Source: What Is Gravel Root? by Dr. Edward Group Gravel root, also known as Joe Pye weed, is a therapeutic herb that’s been around for centuries. Historical records from Turkey indicate its use as early as the B.C. era. Throughout history, many cultures have used gravel root as a remedy for an assortment of health complaints. … Continue reading What Is Gravel Root?
Marshmallow Root and Kidney Health: 4 Facts to Know
Source: Marshmallow Root and Kidney Health: 4 Facts to Know by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to protecting the body, a discussion involving the best ways of keeping the heart, brain, and digestive tract strong is almost always brought up. The urinary tract — which includes the kidneys and bladder — carries a heavy burden when it … Continue reading Marshmallow Root and Kidney Health: 4 Facts to Know
Uva Ursi: 6 Facts to Know
Source: Uva Ursi: 6 Facts to Know by Dr. Edward Group The leaves of bearberry, or uva ursi as it is often called, have played an important role in kidney and urinary health around the globe for centuries. It remained a common approach to UTIs and kidney stones until the recent advent of antibiotics. The overuse of antibiotic … Continue reading Uva Ursi: 6 Facts to Know
5 foods and spices to keep your immune system strong when fighting cancer
Good nutrition not only prevents certain diseases, it can be used to fight them off as well. With the American Cancer Society expecting around 1,688,780 new cases of cancer to be diagnosed this year (and around 600,920 of them dying from the disease), it may prove useful to know specific ways to combat the disease. The easiest, and perhaps … Continue reading 5 foods and spices to keep your immune system strong when fighting cancer
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 