What Is Witch Hazel?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Hamamelis virginiana, better known as witch hazel, is a tall shrub native to the United States and Canada. It has a long history of use by the Native Americans as a traditional phytotherapy for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and other circulatory...
The History of Gravel Root
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Gravel root is a powerful therapeutic plant that's popular in traditional medicine. Generally a mauve- or white-colored flowering perennial, gravel root can primarily be found along the East Coast of North America and Canada. Gravel root can sometimes be found...
What Is Kava? 10 Must-Know Facts
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A few years ago, my wife and I were on Hawaii's big island and walking through a quaint shopping area when I noticed a small, hole-in-the-wall establishment that served kava. For the uninitiated, kava is a relaxing, non-alcoholic beverage made...
The Top 5 Herbs for Controlling Mood Swings
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Whether you have a short temper or just can’t seem to optimize your mental clarity, mood swings and emotional distress can be a serious situation to deal with. Thankfully, a number of herbs can assist you in your fight against...
10 Amazing Benefits of Chlorophyll
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You may have heard a lot of buzz surrounding the healthiness of vegetables, especially leafy green vegetables with deep, rich color tones. In many ways, they're perfect foods and part of the credit is owed to the chlorophyll they contain....
10 Health Benefits of Ginger
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Earlier this year, I had a day where I experienced a sore throat and sinus irritation. I didn't reach for a box of any over-the-counter remedy. Instead, I juiced a fair amount of ginger and lemon and added it to...
Benefits of the Agaricus blazei Murrill Mushroom
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Agaricus blazei Murrill is an edible Brazilian mushroom with a low-calorie content and high nutrient density. The mushroom, which originates in a small Brazilian village called Piedade, contains minerals, fibers, vitamins, and amino acids. In 1960, a Japanese researcher named...
Organic Oregano Oil and Warts
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Warts can be more than just unsightly or annoying growths that appear on the feet, hands, or elsewhere on the body. They can become very painful, spread to other areas on the body, and, in the case of a plantar...
The Health Benefits of Collinsonia Root
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Collinsonia canadensis, also known as Canada horsebalm, hardhack, horseweed, richweed, ox-balm, and stone root, is an herb in the mint family. Historically, it has been used for improving circulation and congestion, especially in the bowels and throat. It has also...
Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are "Highly Effective" at Killing MRSA
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
According to a study conducted by researchers at the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), extracts from two wildflowers, Elecampane and Pulsatilla vulgaris, are highly effective in killing the MRSA superbug. The superbug, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that...
What Is Muira Puama?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We hear a lot about how hormonal changes affect women but it's not been until recently that we're beginning to discuss how men experience them too. As early as their early 30’s, men may begin to experience reductions in testosterone,...
What Are the Benefits of Milk Thistle Seed?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Milk thistle seed (Silybum marianum) has a history dating back over two thousand years as a favorite among herbalists for its positive effects on the liver and gallbladder. [1] The ancient philosophers Pliny and Galen both praised the herb for...
