Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Creating a clean, green environment in your home is a process that requires a multi-tiered approach. Stocking it with organic food and installing air and water purification devices are effective but it's also important to consider how you maintain your...
Home Remedies for the Flu
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
As we enter into the cold months, many people will experience the effects of a cold or flu. Sore throats, muscle aches, stuffy noses, coughs, and fevers are just some of the common symptoms. Highly contagious, colds are the name...
The Benefits of Organic Laundry Detergent
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
To live a truly green and healthy life, simply changing what you eat and how often you exercise can make a huge impact; but, why stop there? Your home is your haven, and it is meant to keep you and...
The Benefits of Organic Soap
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Most people actively try to minimize the amount of toxins that enter their body. They eat good food, they drink purified water, they breathe purified air, and some even take added measures to detoxify their body. However, what many people...
Gardening at Home Linked to Increased Veggie Consumption
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Recent scientific research confirms that gardening may be linked to higher rates of vegetable eating in older populations of adults. According to a recent report from Texas A&M University and Texas State University, older populations of adults who garden are...
Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Aloe Vera
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The aloe vera plant has become incredibly popular. Traditionally, aloe is known for its topical benefits, including wound healing and keeping skin moisturized and protected.[1] Aloe vera is used in numerous beauty products as an additive for its vitamin and...
The Dangers of Mercury Exposure to Your Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Let's be honest, human history is cluttered with screw-ups of catastrophic proportion. In a list that would extend for miles, incorrect ideas about mercury is one that really stands out. Although it’s a natural element found in the earth’s crust,...
What Is Diatomaceous Earth?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Diatomaceous earth (also called diatomite) is an off-white sedimentary rock that has been granulated into a chalky powder-like substance akin to talcum powder. It derives from fossilized remains of something called diatoms, which are a type of prehistoric tough-shelled, single-celled...
10 Things to Know About BPA
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There are 10 things about BPA each one of us should know to help us protect our most important resource-our children-from a number of horrible health conditions we would never wish on our worst enemies. These facts include information on...
The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Increased consumer awareness around the dangers of synthetic dyes, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and phthalates in conventional clothing is fueling a drastic revolution in the fashion industry and popular clothing stores, like H&M, Levi’s, and the Gap, are beginning to turn...
What Is Glyphosate? (Video)
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Glyphosate is RoundUp, Monsanto's overly popular toxic herbicide. It's widely used and is the effective poison it claims to be. Check out this video explaining the concerns with glyphosate. What is Glyphosate? (Roundup) Length: 4 minutes Video Transcription "Glyphosate is...
Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Anti-Bacterial Soap Chemical
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Score a victory for smart legislation! Late last week, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill that would prevent manufacturers from using Triclosan in most consumer hygiene products. [1] A lot of people might be wondering... what is triclosan? Despite...
