Aquaponics: How to Grow Your Own Food in Water
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Just because you live in an urban setting without adequate yard space, or in a cold or inhospitable climate, doesn't mean that you can't maintain a delicious selection of fresh fruits and vegetables year round. By setting up a proper...
6 Lemongrass Benefits to Support Your Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lemongrass is a perennial herb with a distinct, lemony aroma and flavor. It’s a staple of both Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Though the plant is native to India, it’s grown all over the world today. Lemongrass is a rich source...
Do You Know These 5 Benefits of the Loquat Leaf?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Loquat, also known as Eriobotrya japonica, is a subtropical tree with a long history of use in traditional and herbal medicine. Although the loquat produces edible fruit that is rich in calcium, iron, vitamin A, and potassium, the therapeutic power...
Hawthorn Berry Benefits: The Ultimate Heart Supporting Herb
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Side Effects Forms In the United States, someone is affected by cardiovascular disease every 42 seconds.[1] If you or a loved one are experiencing heart-related health concerns, then you should be aware of natural herbs that support heart health....
Can Turmeric Support Gut Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The innumerable health benefits of turmeric may seem like a recent discovery, but it has a long history in the Ayurvedic tradition, especially for digestive and gut health. In fact, this brilliant gold spice has been appreciated in India for...
7 Milk Thistle Uses to Improve Your Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), a member of the Asteraceae family, is a therapeutic herb with a 2000-year history of use in traditional Chinese, European, and Ayurvedic medicine. Originally native to Southern Europe, Asia Minor, and the Mediterranean region, the plant...
Curcumin Benefits: Understanding This Powerful Antioxidant
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Curcumin is the primary active ingredient in turmeric. Turmeric is a yellow-orange spice that's well-known as a prominent ingredient in Indian cuisine, but it also offers potent therapeutic benefits. Curcumin is the pigment responsible for turmeric's brilliant golden color and...
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...
Best Essential Oils and Their Benefits
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits How to Use Essential oils, also called volatile oils, are scented oils extracted from plants. Historically, they've been used in medicine, cosmetics, perfumes, food, and, more recently, aromatherapy. Essential oils contain the “essence” of the plant, meaning the taste...
What Are Phytochemicals? Discovering Their Health Benefits
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Study[1] after study[2] after study[3] has shown that a diet high in fruits and vegetables is especially beneficial to human health and can even reduce the risk of many serious health conditions.[4, 5] Phytochemicals may be one of the reasons...
What Is Capsaicin? 9 Topical Uses and Benefits
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) comes from chili peppers (Capsicum spp.) and gives them their heat.[1] Capsaicin has a lot to offer, and its analgesic properties are at the top of the list.[2] Analgesics are a type of pain reliever and include acetaminophen,...
Using Oregano Oil for Common Concerns
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Oregano oil is extracted from the leaves of the oregano (Origanum vulgare) plant, a perennial herb belonging to the family of Lamiaceae. [1] In a past post about oregano oil, I discussed its numerous beneficial properties. Now, I'd like to...
