Stem Cells: Not Only Embryonic?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The following article was written by my good friend, Dr. Richard DeAndrea, MD, ND. As a holistic physician who advocates a progressive approach to medicine, Dr. DeAndrea is the medical advisor to the American Naturopathic Medical Association, the Physician’s Committee...
10 Benefits of Organic Coconut Oil
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Although it is 90 percent saturated fat, organic coconut oil contains medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that can improve your health in many ways. It's delicious, versatile, and withstands high temperatures so it's a very stable oil for cooking. What's more,...
What Is the MTHFR Genetic Defect and How Can it Affect You?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many news outlets, and indeed some pharmaceutical makers, lead us to believe that we are merely a product of our genes, but this isn’t true at all. In fact, studies on identical twins, who start out with identical genes, reveal...
Hawthorn Berry Benefits: The Ultimate Heart Supporting Herb
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Side Effects Forms In the United States, someone is affected by cardiovascular disease every 42 seconds.[1] If you or a loved one are experiencing heart-related health concerns, then you should be aware of natural herbs that support heart health....
Body Cleanse: 6 Ways to Do a Body Detox
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you follow this website, you know that detoxing is a subject of huge importance to us. In fact, performing regular body cleanses and detoxes are a core principle of my beliefs on health and healing. I talk about them...
What Is Cellular Metabolism?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Your body is a complex network of interconnected organs that perform individual functions to support the systems and processes that make up your existence. Respiration, digestion, bone regeneration, metabolism — they’re all examples of your body’s ability to function with...
7 Ways Selenium Benefits Your Body
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Selenium is a trace element and mineral that is essential for human life.[1] It is critical to many of our basic physiological functions, including protecting cells from oxidative stress and helping the thyroid produce hormones. It is found in many...
Why Vitamin D is Crucial to Your Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Research underscoring the importance of vitamin D continues to mount. Vitamin D was long thought to be beneficial for mainly bone health, but it turns out it's helpful for so much more. It's strikingly clear that vitamin D, one of...
The Health Benefits of Nattokinase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Nattokinase is a powerful proteolytic, or protein-digesting enzyme, and is most well known for its benefits to cardiovascular health. Traditionally, nattokinase was extracted from natto, a fermented soybean dish from Japanese cuisine and culture. The organism that produces nattokinase is...
Support Your Digestive System with Aloe Vera
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Gut health is a topic that's getting a lot of press lately and I think it’s about time. It's an understatement to say the importance of gut health is undervalued. The digestive system is where nutrients are absorbed and is...
10 Aloe Vera Uses You Probably Didn't Know About
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis, has been a staple resource in many cultures around the world for thousands of years. While the plant originated in southern Africa, you can find it growing around the world in places as...
11 Facts About Oxygen You Probably Didn’t Know
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Do we take oxygen for granted? I think most of us realize that oxygen is critical for life, but we hardly ever think about it.[1] You probably know more details about the love life of the latest celebrity couple than...
