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Marshmallow Root and Kidney Health: 4 Facts to Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When it comes to protecting the body, a discussion involving the best ways of keeping the heart, brain, and digestive tract strong is almost always brought up. The urinary tract – which includes the kidneys and bladder – carries a...

Marshmallow root supports smooth tissue and fights infection.

How to Combat Bloating Naturally

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

That uncomfortable feeling of your stomach being stretched to the breaking point, of your clothes fitting too tightly, and the burning nausea and cramping that accompanies bloating are all-too-common issues for many people today. Pharmacy shelves are full of various...

A bottle of apple cider vinegar is a great remedy for reducing bloating naturally.

6 Shocking Facts About Hair Dye

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Many women and men see their hair as an important aspect of their physical appearance – a fact deeply reflected in hair dye’s continued popularity. People of all ages use hair dye to enhance their physical appearance and change the...

Hair dye contains many different chemicals that can cause health issues.

4 Health Consequences of Soy for Women

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Soy milk is heralded as being a healthy alternative to dairy, with many proponents noting its low levels of saturated fat and absence of dietary cholesterol. Despite these claims, soy contains phytoestrogens, compounds that can disrupt hormones. Women in particular...

Soy can disrupt hormones in women.

6 Ways to Enhance Female Libido

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The marketplace for dietary supplements is full of products designed to enhance male sexual health, an issue that is all too common for men over the middle-age mark. Despite the fact that a woman’s sexual stamina can also fade with...

A woman is running on the beach. Exercising and having a healthy diet can help the female libido and your overall wellness.

5 Herbs I Recommend for Menopause

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Menopause can be a trying time for women. It affects day to day activities, mental clarity, and mood. In previous articles, I have discussed the basics of menopause and have also included some natural suggestions for dealing with its most...

A tray of wild yam. Menopause can affect daily activities and mood. Here are 5 beneficial herbs for menopause that I recommend.

What is Glutathione?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Although no one has quite discovered an answer to the aging process, the quest for the fountain of youth continues to be pursued by many. The rise of nutritional supplements on the market directly reflects the increasing desire of consumers...

A bowl of broccoli. Glutathione purpose is to protect cells from oxidative stress and damage, mainly via its antioxidant properties.

3 Benefits of Shilajit for Women's Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Formed over hundreds of years from decayed plant material, Shilajit is a tar-like substance found in the Himalayas, Caucasus, and Andes. Pronounced "shil-ah-jeet," it offers quite a few compounds that support human health. This substance has been part of Ayurvedic...

A woman running on a paved track.

What Is Menopause?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Menopause is a major change in a woman's life. It’s marked by a cessation of menstrual cycles and a rise of physical symptoms – hot flashes, decreased energy, and depressed mood, just to name a few. [1] Modern medicine has...

An elderly woman thinking. One of the most difficult issues some women face during menopause is a loss of libido and hot flashes.

Digestive and Systemic Enzymes: 7 Things to Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The thousands of metabolic processes needed for life depend on enzymes. Enzymes are essential for digesting food, initiating cellular activity, and breaking down and removing toxins. Inadequate enzyme levels result in organ dysfunction, chronic illness, and disease. In today’s world,...

enzyme-supplement

What Is Calcium Toxicity and Hypercalcemia?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

In some ways, a healthy human body can be likened to a fine-tuned, quality engine. A solid engine is more than mechanically sound, it has also been given the proper fluids and fuels necessary to operate. It might have gas,...

Garlic can help with hypercalemia and other health issues such as calcium toxicity.

Dry Skin? Check Out These Quick Tips

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Dry, itchy, chapped, cracked skin... all of these things irritate your skin's already sensitive nature. Dry skin is typically worse in the winter, when low humidity and extreme cold combine to rob even more moisture away from the skin. Wind,...

Aloe vera is great for dry skin.