Source: 5 Vegan Calcium Sources by Dr. Edward Group People who are beginning to implement more vegan foods into their diet are usually concerned with the nutritional give-and-take that happens when you exclude certain types of food. Specifically, when it comes to cutting out dairy, most people are concerned with how that will affect their calcium intake. … Continue reading 5 Vegan Calcium Sources
Top 10 Probiotic Foods
Source: Top 10 Probiotic Foods by Dr. Edward Group What are Probiotics? Probiotics are beneficial forms of gut bacteria that help stimulate the natural digestive juices and enzymes that keep our digestive organs functioning properly. In addition to taking a probiotic supplement, you can also eat probiotic foods that are a host to these live bacterium. … Continue reading Top 10 Probiotic Foods
Vitamin D deficiency substantially increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Dementia is one of today’s biggest health challenges for older adults. There are currently 44 million cases around the world, and this number is expected to triple by the year 2050. An estimated billion persons around the world now have low vitamin D levels, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. In fact, a major … Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency substantially increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
16 Foods High in Vitamin C
Source: 16 Foods High in Vitamin C by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin C is an important, naturally-occurring nutrient. From preventing colds and flu,[1] rebuilding tissue, bones and blood vessels,[2] to boosting the body’s ability to synthesize calcium,[3] vitamin C is something we need on a daily basis. Studies have confirmed the need for vitamin C to boost brain … Continue reading 16 Foods High in Vitamin C
Curcumin’s healing powers revealed – How this herb protects you from diabetes
Curcumin keeps coming on strong as an actual disease preventative and curative for many ailments. Sometimes it works well by itself and sometimes as an adjunct with other herbs or vitamins. Curcumin is the active ingredient of the Indian spice turmeric, which is essential to curry sauces. Curry sauces are made with turmeric, clarified butter … Continue reading Curcumin’s healing powers revealed – How this herb protects you from diabetes
Vitamin A: Health Benefits, Best Foods, and More
Source: Vitamin A: Health Benefits, Best Foods, and More by Dr. Edward Group While I can’t stress enough just how important all the vitamins and minerals are for your overall well being, today we’re going to focus on vitamin A. Vitamin A is fat-soluble, a powerful antioxidant, and part of a family of compounds that are vitally … Continue reading Vitamin A: Health Benefits, Best Foods, and More
A Surprising Superfood: Learn the Benefits of Aloe Vera
Source: A Surprising Superfood: Learn the Benefits of Aloe Vera by Dr. Edward Group Every day, people around the world appreciate the nutritional benefits of aloe vera. And, while most of us are familiar with its healing effects on skin, its uses go well beyond that. Believe it or not, aloe vera is actually a superfood! Superfood … Continue reading A Surprising Superfood: Learn the Benefits of Aloe Vera
Benefits of Aloe Vera
Source: Benefits of Aloe Vera by Dr. Edward Group Sometimes dubbed as the “First Aid” plant because of the soothing gel inside the thick, succulent leaves, aloe vera has incredible, natural, skin care properties. Aloe vera is commonly used on sunburns, cuts, or even consumed. The 2011 2nd edition of Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects … Continue reading Benefits of Aloe Vera
5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status
Source: 5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status by Dr. Edward Group One of the leading nutrients on the forefront of scientific research is vitamin D. Also called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is important for immune system support, blood sugar health, and energy. [1] [2] A deficiency in this essential macronutrient is unknowingly plaguing millions of … Continue reading 5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status
Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist?
Source: Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin D is one of the most important and most misunderstood vitamin of our time, and many people simply aren’t receiving enough. Most people are deficient in vitamin D due to lack of sunlight exposure. We’re modern-day cavemen, trapped in our offices and homes, rarely ever exposing … Continue reading Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 