17 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many societies, especially those of the Americas and China, have a history of using cayenne pepper therapeutically. A powerful plant with many uses, cayenne pepper gained buzz for cleansing and detoxifying regimes, which use the spice to stimulate circulation and...
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 Papain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Papain is a powerful digestive enzyme commonly found and extracted not only from the papaya fruit (Carica papaya) latex but also from papaya leaves and stems. It is also referred to as papaya proteinase. The papaya enzyme papain plays a...
The Health Benefits of Glucose Oxidase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Glucose oxidase, also called notatin, is one of the many useful enzymes that nature has given us, and is produced by fungi, bacteria, and insects. Commonly found in bee pollen and honey, glucose oxidase plays a key role in digestive...
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,...
The Health Risks & Benefits of the Oleander Plant
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Warning: Oleander extract is made from a highly-lethal, poisonous plant. The following post is meant to offer exciting insight into emerging scientific evidence of its use as a natural remedy. Taking this extract without the guidance of an expert can...
6 Benefits of Liver Cleansing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Your liver is responsible for processing toxins in the body, so you’ll want to keep it working at its best. Sometimes, though, diet or lifestyle can catch up to you. If that happens, a liver cleanse becomes necessary. With a...
The Health Benefits of Pine Oil
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There may be a good reason why many common household cleaners claim to "smell like pine." This connection to pine oil and good health is as old as the hills, and its related to the germ-deterring, disinfectant properties of the...
Health Benefits of Plantain Leaf
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Not to be confused with the banana-like fruit of the same name, the plantain leaf (Plantago major) is a green, weedy plant native to North America, Europe and Asia. Cultures around the world have used the plantain leaf to help...
Health Benefits of Ginseng Eleuthero
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Chinese healers have prized eleuthero — or Eleutherococcus senticosus, also known as Siberian ginseng — for thousands of years. Though it’s not exactly “true” ginseng, it possesses adaptogenic properties and has a well-established reputation as an energy enhancer and brain...
5 Foods That Destroy Your Immune System
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A strong immune system is vital for staying healthy. Getting enough sleep, exercising, and good nutrition are all things that support your immune system. Conversely, running on a sleep deficit, living a sedentary lifestyle, and eating unhealthy foods will make...
8 Foods That Boost Your Immune System
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you’re looking for an immune system boost, the right vitamins and minerals can help. Although diet gets little attention in conventional media when it comes to supporting the immune system, it is one of the most powerful methods for...
