12 DIY Cleaning Recipes — From Hand Sanitizer to Floor Cleaner!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

It’s cleaning day! Time to put on your favorite old jeans, sweatpants, or even pajamas. Crank up some loud music or just enjoy the silence. The unpleasant smells and harsh chemicals usually associated with cleaning are a thing of the...

Half cut lemon on with a jar of baking soda on wooden cutting board

Turmeric Teeth Whitening: Does This Really Work?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Teeth Whitening Recipe Other Uses Potential Side Effects Are there healthy ways to whiten your teeth? You bet there are! For a more natural alternative to over-the-counter or dental teeth whitening, consider using turmeric! The vibrant orange-yellow hue of the...

A plate that includes a toothbrush and container of turmeric teeth whitening paste.

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.

Get a Brighter Smile With DIY Natural Teeth Whitening

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Causes Remedies Prevention Side Effects Have you ever done the tissue test, where you hold up a piece of pristine white tissue paper next to your teeth to see the color difference? If you're like most people, the results are...

Activated charcoal toothpaste on bamboo toothbrush. Activated charcoal is one of several home remedies for natural teeth whitening.

How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, curb your sugar intake, eat organic, non-GMO foods, or you’re simply health-conscious, food labels and Nutrition Facts are information resources that can help you make healthy, informed decisions about your diet. In July 2018,...

A young couple in a grocery store setting viewing nutrition facts for olive oil products.

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...

Milk thistle seed has a positive effect on the liver and gallbladder.