What Is Horsetail? Discover Its Benefits and Uses
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) is a therapeutic plant found in Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.[1] Also known as horse bristle, scouring rush, and shave grass, horsetail is a legitimate living fossil that even predates the dinosaurs. Some of...
Our Philosophy Behind Global Healing's Aloe Vera - Global Healing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
It is our goal to create the best, natural health products and supplements and I’m excited about our latest creation – Global Healing's Aloe Vera. Global Healing's Aloe Vera is 100% organic inner leaf aloe powder encapsulated in vegetarian capsules....
The Health Benefits of Wildcrafted Jiaogulan
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In China, jiaogulan, or Gynostemma pentaphyllum, is referred to as the “immortality” herb. Elsewhere, jiaogulan is called southern ginseng (despite not being related to the ginsengs of the Panax family). It gets its name, however, because it shares similar adaptogenic...
The Health Benefits of American Ginseng
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people associate ginseng with regions in Asia, but there are actually several types of ginseng and a few of them grow in other areas of the world. One of my favorites, Panax quinquefolius, also known as American ginseng, has...
Adaptogenic Herbs: What Are Adaptogens?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Adaptogens are natural substances that work with a person’s body and help them adapt; most notably, to stress. Adaptogens are a natural ally in dealing with persistent stress and fatigue because they work with regulating important hormones. Adaptogens offer several...
The Benefits of Stinging Nettle
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people know "Stinging Nettle" as an annoying garden weed that delivers a painful bite. However, nettle is far, far more than a nuisance! The nettle plant as a whole- roots, stem, and leaves, has been examined by some of...
Foods, Vitamins & Herbs That Boost Your Brain Power
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The right foods will help you use your brain to the max, and the more you use it, the more you'll challenge your brain to grow new cells, create new connections, and improve your problem-solving and memory. Before I tell...
Epazote: Discover its Health Benefits and Uses
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Have you ever heard of epazote (pronounced eh-puh-ZOE-tay)? Epazote is a herb with a long history of use as a spice in Latin American cuisine and as an effective, natural remedy for eliminating harmful organisms from the digestive tract. [1]...
What Is Maca?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The climate atop the Peruvian Andes is a harsh one, few plants, and few people, can survive the environment. However, there is one vigorous plant, Lepidium meyenii, more popularly known as Peruvian ginseng or maca, that thrives at the 4000-meter...
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,...
10 Exciting Facts About Cayenne Pepper
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cayenne pepper is a hot chili pepper named from the Cayenne region of French Guiana. Whether to complete cajun food or to add some heat to vegetarian chili, cayenne pepper is one of my favorite peppers for spicing up a...
Using Rhodiola to Manage Stress
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Mental wellness is the cornerstone to optimal health, because it’s your thoughts and emotions that influence the state of your body. Epigenetics shows that our emotions play a powerful role in dictating the health of our cells, and some research...
