The Role of Oxygen in Healing the Body
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
"Healing" is a word that gets thrown around a lot and it’s important to understand exactly what it means. Healing means getting your body back into a balanced, functioning state. Think of it like balance scales – the kind you...
What Is Acemannan?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Acemannan, pronounced “ace-man-nan”, is a polysaccharide found in the inner part of aloe vera leaves. It's actually the component that sets aloe vera apart from the 400+ other species of aloe plants. Acemannan has many nutritional qualities and is largely...
Health Benefits of 13 Species of Aloe
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many species of aloe are popular houseplants because they are versatile and able to thrive indoors without requiring much care. This is beneficial because live plants like aloe can improve air quality and help promote a healthier indoor environment. In...
Properties of Aloe Plant Leaves
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to plants, aloe is a rock star. Around the world, aloe plants - especially aloe vera - have many traditional uses and plays an important role in many cultures. You’ve probably seen it used in skin care...
What Is Sophora Japonica?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Sophora japonica, otherwise known as Japanese pagoda tree, is native to eastern China and Japan. Its beautiful white flowers make it a prized ornamental tree all over the world. But, it’s not only beautiful, it’s also very beneficial to the...
Raw Pecans: Discover 7 Health Benefits of Pecans
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
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...
10 Exciting Facts About Cayenne Pepper
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cayenne pepper is a hot chili pepper named from the Cayenne region of French Guiana. Whether to complete cajun food or to add some heat to vegetarian chili, cayenne pepper is one of my favorite peppers for spicing up a...
What Can Pecans Do for Your Cardiovascular Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Eating foods that can help you maintain a healthy heart, lower your cholesterol, and balance your blood pressure is important to preserving a high quality of life. Nutrient-dense nuts like walnuts, chestnuts, and pecans are recognized as an important component...
Study: Sufficient Zinc Intake Helps Alleviate Pneumonia in Elderly
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Dietary zinc is a widely used essential mineral that is commonly found in a wide range of foods, over-the-counter health products and supplements. There's a large body of scientific evidence which suggests that consuming the adequate amount of zinc daily...
The Health Benefits of Omega 3, 6, 9 Fatty Acids and EPA & DHA
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Omega-3 Benefits Omega-6 Benefits Omega-9 Benefits You've probably heard the terms "fatty acid" and "omega 3" before, but do you know what a fatty acid is or why your body needs it? What about the different types of fatty acids,...
7 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Seeds can be a fantastic source of nutrition and pumpkin seeds are among the best. The pumpkin is a member of the squash family and it's native to North and Central America. Its seeds have been used by Native Americans...
9 Incredible Health Benefits of Folate
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
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...
