10 Natural Remedies for Yeast Infections
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The common yeast infection, sometimes referred to as vaginitis, is a painful condition that many women experience at some point in their lives. Characterized by extremely uncomfortable itching, burning and pain, and discharge, vaginal yeast infections are usually caused by...
The Benefits of Wormwood: A Harmful Organism Cleanser
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Side Effects Tips for Growing Recipe Other Sources Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a bitter herb found in Eurasia, North Africa, and North America. The plant has been used therapeutically since ancient times. In fact, the name "wormwood" comes from...
Curcumin Benefits: Understanding This Powerful Antioxidant
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Curcumin is the primary active ingredient in turmeric. Turmeric is a yellow-orange spice that's well-known as a prominent ingredient in Indian cuisine, but it also offers potent therapeutic benefits. Curcumin is the pigment responsible for turmeric's brilliant golden color and...
Are Harmful Gut Organisms Negatively Impacting Your Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites — there are many types of harmful organisms and nearly everyone is affected at some point in their life.[1] Different types of harmful organisms target the body differently. Here, we’ll look at harmful organisms that disrupt...
Health Benefits of Goldthread
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Goldthread, also known as coptis or canker root, is a genus of perennial herbs that have been part of Asian and North American traditional medicine for hundreds of years. The roots of the plant look like a tangled mass of...
The Health Benefits of Himalayan Salt Inhalers
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Himalayan salt has many great health benefits, especially when used with food. Using a Himalayan Salt Inhaler offers an easy, drug-free way to conveniently get many of the multiple benefits of salt-air therapy. This article will discuss Himalayan salt inhaler...
Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Brazilian Pepper Tree
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Brazilian pepper tree is a shrubby tree that’s found on several continents, but native to Central and South America. The leaves and bark contain many active compounds including alkaloids and essential oil. The plant has a long history of use...
The Benefits of Stinging Nettle
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people know "Stinging Nettle" as an annoying garden weed that delivers a painful bite. However, nettle is far, far more than a nuisance! The nettle plant as a whole- roots, stem, and leaves, has been examined by some of...
7 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lavender oil is a beneficial nectar extracted from the distinctive purple flowers of the lavender plant. This aromatic shrub, commonly known as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), originated in the western Mediterranean region and is now cultivated throughout the U.S., Europe,...
Epazote: Discover its Health Benefits and Uses
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Have you ever heard of epazote (pronounced eh-puh-ZOE-tay)? Epazote is a herb with a long history of use as a spice in Latin American cuisine and as an effective, natural remedy for eliminating harmful organisms from the digestive tract. [1]...
The Benefits and Uses of Licorice Root
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The licorice plant, Glycyrrhiza Glabra, is a green, leafy herb that produces purple flowers. Native to parts of Asia, Europe, and India, the licorice plant has become as well known for its health benefits as for its flowers. So what...
The Health Benefits of Cloves
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree. Clove trees are indigenous to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia — also known as the Spice Islands. Today, cloves grow in India, the West Indies, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Brazil,...
