Red clover, that versatile flower little girls use to decorate their hair and string into necklaces, has been shown to be very good for big girls too. Women have a history of using red clover to alleviate the symptoms of estrogen insufficiency and help restore hormonal balance. Red clover has long been a staple of … Continue reading Red Clover Shown to Improve Bone Mineral Density and Lower LDL Cholesterol
Learn about the Importance of Good Bacteria, Part I
The adult intestine contains around 2-4 pounds of bacteria. This bacterial load is 10 times greater than the number of cells within our body. In real numbers, since we are about 75 trillion cells we have approximately 750 trillion bacterial cells within our body. It is astonishing to think about our bodies in such a … Continue reading Learn about the Importance of Good Bacteria, Part I
Got a headache? Foods and the active components within them that will alleviate even the toughest headaches fast
In today's complex, connected world, headaches are more and more common all the time. Tension headaches, which are caused by daily stressors, affect 80 percent of adults according to the World Health Organization. To exacerbate the problem is the proliferation of wireless devices and cell phone towers which emit EMF radiation which massively contributes to headaches, … Continue reading Got a headache? Foods and the active components within them that will alleviate even the toughest headaches fast
Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Source: Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Dr. Edward Group Research published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology shows that certain strains of probiotic bacteria may be the most effective way to alleviate the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) [1]. These findings leaves experts optimistic that safe, effective treatment options for IBD … Continue reading Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics
Source: Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics by Dr. Edward Group One of the most common (and unpleasant) side effects many patients complain about when using prescription antibiotic drugs is antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). [1] One possible countermeasure to this longstanding and potentially serious problem may lie in the use of probiotics. While this may sound like a … Continue reading Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics
Iodine and Breast Health: 6 Things You Need to Know
Source: Iodine and Breast Health: 6 Things You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group The necessity of Iodine isn’t exclusive to the thyroid, the entire body needs it. You might say that your body requires iodine the way a car requires oil — it’s simply necessary for the entire system to function properly. Many people don't … Continue reading Iodine and Breast Health: 6 Things You Need to Know
Are Probiotics Right for You?
Source: Are Probiotics Right for You? by Dr. Edward Group Maybe you’ve heard how probiotics can help your digestion, perhaps you’ve even tried them. But do you know exactly what they are, and just how they work? Don’t worry, because you’re not alone. There’s a lot of confusion about the role of probiotics on your digestive health, … Continue reading Are Probiotics Right for You?
Avoid UTI altogether by drinking an extra six glasses of water a day
When it comes to urinary tract infections (UTIs), women are at a disadvantage since their anatomy makes them more vulnerable to pathogens in the urethra. Most of the time, healthcare professionals recommend taking antibiotics to people who already suffer from UTIs. Unfortunately, some pathogens have become resistant to these drugs due to their improper and … Continue reading Avoid UTI altogether by drinking an extra six glasses of water a day
Lactobacillus brevis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Lactobacillus brevis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group By now, many people are familiar with the multitude of benefits that probiotics offer, but are they right for you specifically? Many people are confused when it comes to picking a probiotic, especially when it comes to choosing the right strain of bacteria. There are many … Continue reading Lactobacillus brevis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Lactobacillus gasseri: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Lactobacillus gasseri: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Are probiotics really that good for you? Is yogurt the best source of probiotics? I regularly hear these and many other questions about probiotics. Probiotics is a subject that is straightforward, but confusion persists regarding these beneficial microbes. The fact that there are so many different … Continue reading Lactobacillus gasseri: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 