9 Health Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Adopting a vegetarian diet can be a fantastic entry into experiencing better health. A vegetarian diet is associated with a higher consumption of fiber, folic acid, vitamins C and E, magnesium, unsaturated fat, and countless phytochemicals. This often results in...
8 Amazing Benefits of Olive Oil
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Olive oil has received well-deserved attention over the last 10 to 15 years. This is the main ingredient that plays an important role in the Mediterranean diet. For years, studies have shown people who consume this type of diet live...
What are Carotenoids? - 5 Health Benefits
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Distinguished by their orange, yellow, and red pigments, carotenoids are found in many plants, algae, and bacteria. Carotenoids act as antioxidants within the body, protecting against cellular damage, the effects of aging, and even some chronic diseases. These beneficial compounds...
What Is Lucuma? - Health Benefits and Uses
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Beloved by the Incas, lucuma is a super nutritious Peruvian fruit that contains beta carotene, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, calcium, and protein. Its maple-like taste makes it a sweet addition to smoothies, baked goods, and even ice cream. Viewed as...
5 Health Benefits of Sunflower Seeds
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Sunflower seeds – great at the ballpark, helpful during a long drive, and a native plant to North America that has become a staple to cultures worldwide. Despite their small size, sunflower seeds are a dense source of vitamins and...
The Benefits of Resveratrol for Blood Pressure
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
According to statistics from the CDC, around 70 million people – 1 in 3 Americans – suffer from high blood pressure. Half of these individuals have their blood pressure under control, probably with some form of blood pressure medication. [1]...
3 Reasons to Avoid Food Additives
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Food additives are added to food during processing, typically to enhance color or freshness. While some of them are natural, many aren’t and all those unnatural additives have nasty side effects. Think about the artificial sweeteners hiding in diet soft...
5 Health Benefits of Sauna Use
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you've ever been in a sauna, then you know first hand how rejuvenating and invigorating a good sweat can be. Sweating is a form of detoxification and there may be no better place to stimulate this process than in...
7 Important Functions of Vitamin B12
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
It’s estimated nearly 40% of the American population suffers from B12 levels that are too low. [1] With low B12 levels, your brain doesn’t work quite right and more often than not you’re suffering from chronic fatigue. But vitamin B12...
5 Dangers of Hormone Replacement Therapy
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Using hormones to combat age-related hormonal shifts sounds a bit like using a sledgehammer to drive a nail into a piece of wood. Yes, the nail will go through, but at what cost? Hormones control practically every function, mechanism, and...
New Research Links BPA Exposure to High Blood Pressure
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The negative health effects of BPA exposure have become regular headlines in the news. BPA, or bisphenol-A, is a chemical found in many common products, from cans and dental fillings to cash register receipts. Unfortunately, its exposure is associated with...
6 Brain Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Brahmi, or Bacopa monnieri, is a therapeutic plant used in Ayurveda for many purposes. Modern research has even begun to evaluate Brahmi's role against several neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and schizophrenia. Although we need to be clear that...
