10 Fruits Rich in Calcium

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

As you're likely aware, calcium is an absolutely essential mineral that helps support development of healthy teeth, bones, muscles, and much more. Calcium plays an integral role in the secretion of a number of hormones and enzymes that are vital...

Kiwi is one of many fruits that are rich in calcium.

The Health Benefits of Cilantro

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Nutritional Facts Benefits Tips for Growing How to Use Cilantro and coriander are the names used in the United States to describe two different parts of the same plant, Coriandrum sativum. It’s an annual herb, which means it blooms and...

A cilantro plant. One of many health benefits of cilantro is its metal cleansing properties.

Try This Raw Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Recipe

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Cashew cream is a smooth, delicious food that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Depending on how it's made, it can be either savory or sweet, which makes it incredibly versatile. It’s the perfect dip for fruit. Use...

This sweet treat was made using our raspberry vanilla cashew cream recipe, which is excellent for your health on top of being scrumptious.

Gardening at Home Linked to Increased Veggie Consumption

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Recent scientific research confirms that gardening may be linked to higher rates of vegetable eating in older populations of adults. According to a recent report from Texas A&M University and Texas State University, older populations of adults who garden are...

A bowl full of vegetables. Studies show that gardening at home among adults can help with veggie consumption.

Vegan vs. Vegetarian: Differences and Similarities

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Differences Diet Considerations Supplementation Benefits No doubt, you have heard about vegetarians all your life. And maybe more recently, you've heard more and more about vegans. For some, the term appeared without much explanation. Has the term “vegetarian” been shortened...

Understand the similarities and differences between vegan and vegetarian.

15 Foods High in Folic Acid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

There are many reasons why it's important to get an adequate amount of folic acid. Perhaps most importantly are cellular growth and regeneration. A 2010 article from the New York Times identified folic acid as one of the most, underappreciated...

Vegetables piled together. These organic leafy greens are high in folic acid.

The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Recently, somebody forwarded me an article from USA Today titled Stripping the Diet Raw [1], which featured the many benefits of following a raw food diet. The article commented on the fact that if we look at the natural world,...

The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet

7 Berries You Should Eat Every Day

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Berries have been shown to be some of the healthiest foods on the planet. It seems new research is constantly being published and berries are being recognized and analyzed for their health giving properties. Extremely high in antioxidants, berries are...

Blueberries are one of many berries you should eat every day.

Does It Matter How Late We Eat?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Some may reason that it shouldn't matter how late we eat just as long as the calories we consume are within range of what our bodies need. However, eating late affects the body in a different way than eating a...

Does It Matter How Late We Eat?

The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Organic raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made from organically grown apples and retains many of their beneficial components because organic raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. Organic raw apple cider vinegar undergoes two fermentation processes where it produces...

Apple cider vinegar provides many health benefits.

Houston Area? Get Great Organic Produce from Rawfully Organic!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

I've been on an organic juice fast for the last 15 days. During this time I've been consuming 4-8 juices each day and have been using a Norwalk Hydraulic Press Juicer to make them. I must say that even though...

Houston Area? Get Great Organic Produce from Rawfully Organic!

Does Soy Affect Your Sperm Count?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

If you consume soy on a regular basis, you may want to take a look at this new study coming out of Harvard School of Medical Health and published in Human Reproduction [1]. According to researchers, men who regularly consume...

A man harvesting soybeans.