14 Healthy Eating Tips (from our Facebook Fans)

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Yesterday, we had a contest on our Facebook page. We asked everybody to share their favorite healthy eating tips with everybody, and the winners got a free T-Shirt and copy of our popular book, The Green Body Cleanse.The responses were...

14 Healthy Eating Tips (from our Facebook Fans)

Foods That Lower Blood Pressure

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

There is a virtual cornucopia of foods, herbs, and other forms of nourishment that are readily available to lower high blood pressure, or hypertension, naturally. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts are just a handful of the healthy things you can eat...

Beets are one of many foods that can help lower blood pressure.

The Ultimate Candida Diet Program

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Candida Defined Causes Symptoms Diet Plan Supplementation Maintenance Ten years ago, few people knew about the significance of Candida overgrowth, let alone the health benefits of embarking on a Candida diet program. But today, thanks to new attitudes on the...

Fermented foods are part of the ultimate candida diet program.

The Health Benefits of Garlic: Nature’s Best Medicine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Garlic (Allium sativum) is a plant used in cooking and medicine, best known for its distinctive flavor and aroma. While frequently used as a seasoning, garlic is technically a vegetable. A member of the Allium family, it’s a close relative...

Cloves of garlic. Most of the benefits of garlic come from sulfurous compounds like allicin and its derivatives.

Iron Deficiency: How to Improve Low Iron Levels

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Causes Symptoms Who's at Risk? Foods that Affect Absorption Improve Levels Iron deficiency knows no borders, it's common throughout the world and in all economic classes. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 30% of the world's population has...

A cast iron plant. Iron deficiency can lead to many health issues.

9 Foods That Won't Upset IBS

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS or functional gastrointestinal disorder, is a combination of symptoms that include abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. It's more prevalent in women than men and affects about 10 to 15 percent of the American...

Foods like organic green beans and brown rice will not trigger your IBS.

The 9 Best Dietary Antioxidants

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Antioxidants have the ability to neutralize and reduce free radical damage. To deeply comprehend the power of antioxidants, you must first understand what free radicals are and how they react in the body. Free radicals are harmful compounds that have...

Antioxidants

What Are Polyphenols?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Polyphenol is a term for the several thousand plant-based molecules that have antioxidant properties. The health benefits of antioxidants are well known! Besides their antioxidant nature, polyphenols also help regulating enzyme function and stimulate cell receptors.[1] Polyphenols are divided into...

A bowl of grilled vegetables.

What Is a Superfood?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The term "superfood" has been used to describe practically every natural food and health food item under the sun these past few years. With the term’s constant use (and misuse) in advertising, food marketing, and the media, it’s no wonder...

super foods

Top 10 Probiotic Foods

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are beneficial forms of gut bacteria that help stimulate the natural enzymes and processes that keep our digestive organs functioning properly. For these live bacteria to keep you healthy, you have to keep them healthy. There...

Kimchee prepared over a white dish.

10 Foods That Speed Up Your Metabolism

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

While there are no shortcuts to losing weight, there are a few things you can do to boost your metabolism. Exercising regularly and getting plenty of sleep are two of the best. However, there are also plenty of foods that...

Citrus fruits can help boost your metabolism.

White vs Brown Rice: Why Is Brown Rice Healthier?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The next time you reach for the white rice, you may want to reconsider. Brown rice is the hands-down healthier choice for your dinner grain. Brown rice is essentially what white rice looks like before it’s refined. Processing removes the...

Brown rice helps promote weight loss and also rich in selenium vs. white rice.