Source: What are Genetically Modified Organisms? by Dr. Edward Group For two decades, scientists have been creating genetically modified organisms by altering the core genetic make-up of plants and animals by adding new genetic material into DNA. Genetic manipulation gives scientists the ability to create any new trait they wish, or suppress natural traits they don’t want. … Continue reading What are Genetically Modified Organisms?
Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight
Source: Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight by Dr. Edward Group You want to lose weight, so you start trying to cut calories. The most obvious starting place seems to be switching from high-calorie foods with sugar to foods with zero calorie sweeteners, like aspartame. Better known by brand names, such as Equal, NutraSweet, and Spoonful, aspartame … Continue reading Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight
5 Unhealthy Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy
Source: 5 Unhealthy Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy by Dr. Edward Group If you’re pregnant, you want to assure that your developing child is receiving only the very best. One way to do this is to consume as much natural, plant-based foods as possible. Unfortunately, there are many different theories about what foods constitute a good diet. … Continue reading 5 Unhealthy Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy
9 Incredible Health Benefits of Folate
Source: 9 Incredible Health Benefits of Folate by Dr. Edward Group Folate, or vitamin B9, is one of many essential vitamins. You may also be familiar with folic acid as a form of folate; folic acid is the synthetic version used for food fortification and supplements. Folate is important because it plays a role in DNA synthesis … Continue reading 9 Incredible Health Benefits of Folate
Tribulus Terrestris: Herbal Aphrodisiac?
Source: Tribulus Terrestris: Herbal Aphrodisiac? by Dr. Edward Group In Ayurvedic medicine, plants and extracts are used as herbal remedies for a multitude of health problems, including sexual disorders. For this, Tribulus terrestris is one of the preferred herbal aphrodisiacs. [1] The use of Tribulus terrestris is not limited to India, as the therapeutic plant has … Continue reading Tribulus Terrestris: Herbal Aphrodisiac?
Hair loss in women – Support hormones and stop inflammation
Over 25 million female American women are losing their hair and suffering the emotional distress that comes with this process. The latest research has shown that hormones seem to be the major player in this embarrassing condition. Fortunately, there are solutions in both nature and nurture that support hormone balance and a return to normal … Continue reading Hair loss in women – Support hormones and stop inflammation
Orange juice has 10 times more antioxidant power than previously thought
The antioxidant activity of citrus juices is 10 times higher than previously thought, according to a new analysis conducted by researchers from the University of Granada and published in the journal Food Chemistry. Many of the chemicals that naturally occur in plant foods function as antioxidants, removing the free radical chemicals that cause cellular and DNA … Continue reading Orange juice has 10 times more antioxidant power than previously thought
Following a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet? 10 Things You Have to Consider
Source: Following a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet? 10 Things You Have to Consider by Dr. Edward Group When approached correctly, a vegan and vegetarian diet is a fantastic way to give your body a pure stream of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, to get the most out of your effort, nutritional knowledge, practice, and discipline are … Continue reading Following a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet? 10 Things You Have to Consider
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
Yoga Reduces Inflammation and Improves Heart Health
Many people choose to practice yoga for the relaxation and flexibility benefits it brings. Yoga is a low impact form of exercise that strengthens muscles, increases balance, improves flexibility, and reduces stress with various poses and breathing exercises. Recent studies show that there are actual physical benefits of incorporating yoga into one's life. People who … Continue reading Yoga Reduces Inflammation and Improves Heart Health
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 