6 Ways You Put Yourself at Risk for Skin Cancer
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and over 3.5 million new instances occur every year in the U.S. alone. Many people still believe that skin cancer won’t happen to them, but the fact remains that it can...
How to Get Rid of Sunburn and Sunspots - Ozonated Olive Oil
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Few experiences are as relaxing as getting out for a walk or a trip to the beach on a bright, sunny day. But despite our best intentions, it is common to suffer from an uncomfortable sunburn. Effective protection against ultraviolet...
Natural Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Few things are more annoying than the itching and scratching that accompanies a big, juicy mosquito bite. When a mosquito bites us, we itch due to the mosquito's saliva that gets left behind. The foreign saliva causes your body to...
What Is Neroli Oil and What Is It Used For?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Neroli oil is a pale-yellow essential oil derived from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree (citrus aurantium). Extracted via steam distillation, neroli oil has a sweet, distinctive citrus scent and is widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy. According to...
Biotin: Benefits, Function, Best Sources, and More
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Sources Daily Intake Side Effects Supplementation Biotin is a B-complex vitamin required by every cell in the body. B vitamins are a class of chemically distinct vitamins that help your body process food into energy. Also known as vitamin...
How Can Frankincense Oil Aid in Natural Skin Care?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Frankincense is a special sap from the Boswellia tree and it's had a wide array of cultural applications for over 5000 years.[1] Boswellia trees are hardy trees that yield the valuable resin when the bark is “striped”, or slashed open....
12 Uses For Iodine + Plus Other Tips & Resources
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The following article will give you a better understanding of the most common uses for iodine as a supplement. Iodine is an essential micronutrient that’s readily available in a wide selection of foods and in dietary supplements.[1] 12 Uses for...
How to Support Your Skin: Does Aloe Really Help Acne?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people are unaware of the versatility of aloe. The aloe vera plant contains over 200 vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Talk about a superfood! It’s no wonder that aloe has such an important role in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. In...
10 Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Poison ivy rash occurs when the plant toxin, urushiol (one of the deadliest natural poisons on the planet) comes into contact with human skin. It is a condition characterized by swelling, blisters, pain and an amazing amount of itching. Besides...
19 Chemicals to Avoid in Skin Care - Organic Skin Care
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The beauty industry has an ugly secret: Most skin care products contain harmful chemicals that could potentially harm your health, and even make aging worse. Your makeup, face cream, skin moisturizer, or cleanser may deliver short-term smoothness and brightness, but...
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...
The Benefits of Organic Lip Balm
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Having chapped lips is one of life's most unpleasant experiences. So whether you're providing daily care to avoid chapped lips, or going through the misery of remedying chapped lips, you need to provide your lips with moisturizing nutrients and an...
