Source: The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut by Dr. Edward Group Many indigenous cultures have used herbs and plants in therapeutic capacities to address health issues. This is a tradition and practice that extends to nearly every continent and includes nearly every culture and gives new meaning to “living off the land.” Fortunately, in spite of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut
Raw Pecans: Discover 7 Health Benefits of Pecans
Source: Raw Pecans: Discover 7 Health Benefits of Pecans by Dr. Edward Group In my opinion, among nuts, pecans are the best and have been one of my favorite snacks for years; they’re also one of the healthiest. In fact, after looking at 277 different nuts and foods, USDA researchers say pecans are the most … Continue reading Raw Pecans: Discover 7 Health Benefits of Pecans
Harmful Organism Cleansing: The Health Benefits of Anamu
Source: Harmful Organism Cleansing: The Health Benefits of Anamu by Dr. Edward Group Brazilians call it anamu, Peruvians call it mucura, the English refer to it as garlic guinea weed. Whatever the name, anamu, or Petiveria alliacea, is native to many parts of South America, Mexico, Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean. Anamu has a strong, garlic-like … Continue reading Harmful Organism Cleansing: The Health Benefits of Anamu
5 Scary Truths About Mercury
Source: 5 Scary Truths About Mercury by Dr. Edward Group In a short period of time, we’ve come a long way in understanding and recognizing the health dangers of mercury. It wasn’t but just a generation or two ago that nearly every kid in school played with mercury in science class. Now, fortunately, we understand its danger … Continue reading 5 Scary Truths About Mercury
The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants
Source: The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants by Dr. Edward Group Not long ago, I discussed 12 ways toxins are sneaking into your life, and while I briefly mentioned the health dangers of flame-retardants, that was just the tip of the iceberg. There’s been a lot of talk lately about these chemicals: namely, that they don’t … Continue reading The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants
10 Crazy Sources of Toxins
Source: 10 Crazy Sources of Toxins by Dr. Edward Group Toxins are pretty much commonplace in this day and age. While we all wish that this wasn’t the case, we also can’t ignore that these destructive compounds are all around us. Fortunately, we have options to protect ourselves, with cleansing being one of the best for eliminating toxic … Continue reading 10 Crazy Sources of Toxins
Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant?
Source: Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant? by Dr. Edward Group The element selenium (Se) is a powerful antioxidant[1] and an important micronutrient that’s absolutely essential for human health.[2] Selenium deficiency is a problem that leads to a variety of serious health complications.[3, 4]Fortunately, many foods offer a sufficient amount of selenium; as a bonus, most of the best … Continue reading Selenium and Cell Function: Is Selenium an Antioxidant?
3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness
Source: 3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness by Dr. Edward Group Elderberry, scientific name Sambucus nigra, comes from the elder tree, which is native to Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. It also grows across the United States and Canada. Many cultures have appreciated and relied on the elder tree for everything from musical … Continue reading 3 Elderberry Benefits to Boost Your Wellness
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
What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts
Source: What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts by Dr. Edward Group A fast is a voluntary practice in which people go for extended or structured periods without eating and drinking for spiritual, medical, or weight loss reasons. Others fast to protest or raise awareness for causes. Fasts vary widely depending on … Continue reading What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 