Common IBS Symptoms and the Best Natural Remedies
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Causes Symptoms IBS vs IBD Triggers Remedies Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as mucous colitis or spastic colon, is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. Put simply, that means that your bowels behave abnormally without evidence of damage from the...
What is Na R-Lipoic acid?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to health, there are some powerful molecules that remain relatively unknown by the general population. Alpha-lipoic acid is just one of these important molecules, acting as an antioxidant and playing an integral role in cellular energy metabolism....
What Is Silica and How Can it Support Your Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Role of Silica Benefits Dangers Supplementation Silica, also known as silicon dioxide or SiO2, is a colorless, white, chemical compound. Silica is made of the most common elements on earth, silicon (Si) and oxygen (O2). It’s also the most abundant...
The Health Benefits of Cloves
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree. Clove trees are indigenous to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia — also known as the Spice Islands. Today, cloves grow in India, the West Indies, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Brazil,...
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...
What Is Shilajit?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
From deep within the Caucasus and Himalayan mountains, Shilajit (pronounced shi-lah-jeet) is a naturally occurring substance that’s rich in beneficial nutrients. Although it’s somewhat unknown today, it is still prominent in many natural health practices, including Ayurveda. This blackish, smooth...
Do Probiotics Have Side Effects?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Your gut is populated with “good” and “bad” bacteria. All these microorganisms make up what’s called the microbiota, and a healthy balance of all that good and bad bacteria in your gut can make a big difference in your health....
What Is Glyphosate? (Video)
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Glyphosate is RoundUp, Monsanto's overly popular toxic herbicide. It's widely used and is the effective poison it claims to be. Check out this video explaining the concerns with glyphosate. What is Glyphosate? (Roundup) Length: 4 minutes Video Transcription "Glyphosate is...
Study: Indian Spices Linked to Lead Poisoning
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lead paint in buildings. Lead paint on toys. Lead paint is almost everywhere. Just ask a parent. Now, according to the results of a new study published by Children's Hospital Boston and the Harvard School of Public Health, there may...
Iodine Allergy: The Truth Behind Your Allergic Reaction
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Function Intake Sources Supplementation Iodine is an essential trace mineral that supports the body’s production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism — the chemical reactions that occur in every cell in the body and provide energy for life. So how...
The Health Benefits of Pectinase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Commonly found in many fruits, such as bananas and apples, pectinase in an enzyme that plays a key role in the digestive processes, and perhaps more importantly, in total physical well-being and anti-aging. Pectin is a type of fiber that...
6 Causes of Flatulence
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Just as everyone goes to the bathroom, everyone also passes gas; it's simply a biological reality. Your body is able to absorb a limited amount of the gas it ingests or produces. The rest has to come out somewhere. Even...
