Anise Seed: An All-Natural Remedy For Candida & Fungus

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Anise Seed & Candida Uses Herbs for Candida With delicate, white floral bouquets atop long branches, the anise plant lends a lovely look to any yard or wild field. Related to fennel and Queen Anne’s lace, anise (Pimpinella anisum)...

A couple of anise seeds on a wooden board.

All You Should Know About Castor Oil: An Age-Old Home Remedy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Top Benefits Uses & DIY Recipes Not so long ago, moms everywhere used castor oil as a cure-all for many ailments, from stomach pain to fever to its most famous use — easing constipation. Take a teaspoon, and you...

The castor oil plant Ricinus communis.

Aloe Vera for Skin: DIY Recipes for Healthy Skin, Acne, & More

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Healthy Skin Recipes Acne Recipes Stretch Mark Recipes Burn Recipes Nicknamed the “plant of immortality" in ancient times, aloe vera is a true wonder of nature. The spiky succulent plant has a vast variety of uses, the most famous being...

A bowl of aloe vera.

Argan Oil: Health Benefits for Your Skin, Heart, & Beyond

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Benefits Uses Precautions Nicknamed "liquid gold," argan oil is renowned for its exemplary therapeutic and cosmetic properties. The oil comes from Morocco, but people around the world have traded it for its health benefits as early as the 6th...

Argan oil being poured over Argan seeds and leaves.

What Are the Health Benefits of Tamarind?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Traditional Uses Benefits Nutrition Facts Grown around the world, the tamarind tree and its fruit that grows in pods and appears brown when mature delivers B vitamins and is an excellent source of calcium, magnesium, and iron. An important part...

The tamarind fruit is considered a natural superfood and a traditional healer.

15 Foods High in Vitamin E

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

What Is Vitamin E? Vitamin E is an important fat-soluble antioxidant compound that aids the body in neutralizing the harmful after-effects of oxidation of fats. Current research is even looking into the important role that this vitamin plays in stopping...

A pile of colorful swiss chard on a wooden counter. Foods such as spinach, avocado, kale, and parsley are high in vitamin E.

18 Benefits of Wood Vinegar

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Organic wood vinegar is an essential ingredient in my detox foot pads and works synergistically with the other ingredients – amethyst gemstone, organic loquat leaf, and organic bamboo vinegar. Wood vinegar is been evaluated through and through so to understand...

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Study: Blueberries & Probiotics Help Counteract Intestinal Diseases

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

A clinical study, conducted at Lund University in Sweden, shows that eating blueberries can ease and protect against intestinal irritation [1]. They also found that these beneficial effects on the body are increased by the consumption of probiotic bacteria along...

Study: Blueberries & Probiotics Help Counteract Intestinal Diseases

5 Reasons You Should Be Eating Teff

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Teff is one of the most nutritious alternative grains in the world. It offers calcium, fiber, protein, and antioxidants. It’s a great source of energy, protects bone health, and provides long-lasting satiation that can even help to support weight loss...

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The Hidden Culprit Behind Wheat Sensitivity

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Many people are avoiding wheat these days in attempt to rid their lives of gluten. While gluten can be difficult to digest and lead to inflammation and other intestinal concerns, it's not the only factor at play with regard to...

A field of wheat.

7 Reasons Why Stevia is Better Than Refined Sugar

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Stevia is a natural sweetener, derived from the stevia rebaudiana plant that was first discovered centuries ago in Paraguay by the native population. But it wasn't until the late 19th century that a Swiss botanist working in South America documented...

Stevia contains no calories and helps to suppress cravings.

The Health Benefits of Olive Oil

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Olive oil, like wine, has been around forever. For people of the Mediterranean, it has had medicinal, even magical powers through the ages. The olive tree is considered a symbol of peace and glory. Olives were first cultivated in the...

A dish of olives in olive oil.