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.

The Weight Loss Benefits of Green Coffee Bean

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Green coffee bean extract, produced from the green beans of the Arabica plant, is a relatively new ingredient to weight loss products that has been getting strong attention; even being featured on the Dr. Oz program. This attention is not...

One of the health benefits of the Green coffee bean is weight loss.

Benefits of Moringa: A Nutritional Powerhouse

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits Nutrition Facts How to Use Side Effects Famously called "the miracle tree" thanks to its exceptional nutritional content and therapeutic potential, moringa more than lives up to its name.[1] Moringa offers numerous health benefits, including protecting against free radicals...

A bowl of moringa powder. Moringa's benefits are endless!

Camu Camu: The Next Great Superfood

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Camu camu (Myrciaria dubia) is a beautiful, fruit-bearing plant native to the flooded areas of the Amazon rainforests. This is a superfruit you should know about! The round, plum-sized fruits contain more vitamin C than oranges and lemons, supporting your...

The camu camu fruit

Acerola Cherry: 8 Benefits of This High-C Tropical Superfruit

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

A "cherry on top" is always a good thing — that famous saying means something great is now even better. That’s certainly the case if you’re talking about an acerola cherry. "I’ve been using acerola for many years, both in...

A wooden bowl on its side with bright red Acerola cherries pouring over a wooden tabletop.

Elderberry & the Immune System: A Powerful Combination

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Every once in a while, an herbal remedy works so well that even the most skeptical experts sit up and take notice. Such has been the case with elderberry (Sambucus nigra). From ancient times, people have used elderberry for the...

Natural elderberries in green setting.

Lift Your Mood! 16 Natural Mood Enhancers

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Some days, you wake up feeling energetic, happy, and positive about the day ahead. Others, you may wake up on the wrong side of the bed, feeling irritable and blue with low energy. You might think, "I’m not at my...

Man and woman on the couch, smiling at each other.

Boost Your Immunity With this Vitamin C Smoothie

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Forget "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." What you really want to reach for are oranges, papayas, mangos, pineapple, and other tropical fruits high in vitamin C! This essential vitamin boosts your immune response when it’s most important.[1]...

An orange smoothie in a glass over a wooden table with a mango and banana in the background.

Cordyceps Fungus: Top 7 Benefits of This Miracle Mushroom

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners used Cordyceps to give men a natural boost of vitality. That's one of the reasons why it's so popular in coffee blends these days. Men are, once again, turning to medicinal mushrooms like Cordyceps...

Several cordycep mushrooms.

Recipe: Indian Korma Curry With Moringa Leaves

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

While most of us in the Western world know moringa as a health food supplement or "superfood," its leaves are so protein-rich and nutrient-dense that experts use it to alleviate undernutrition in some parts of the world! Leaves of Moringa...

A bowl of moringa korma curry.

Moringa for Weight Loss: How Does It Work?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Deep green in color and with an earthy aroma, moringa leaves are known around the world as a nutritional and therapeutic powerhouse. Of late, it’s become a popular superfood, and for good reason. It’s packed with protein, antioxidants, minerals, and...

A bowl of moringa powder.

How Licorice Root Benefits & Balances Candida Overgrowth

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Balance Fungus & Candida How to Use In ancient Egypt, if you wanted something sweet to quench your thirst, you couldn’t grab a sports drink at a local convenience store. Instead, Egyptians made a liquid drink from licorice root...

A bowl of licorice roots.