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Do You Know These 6 Facts About Laundry Detergent?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Doing the laundry is a simple, straightforward task for most people. However, have you actually thought about the chemicals contained in most laundry detergents? Most of this stuff doesn't wash out in the rinse and can be absorbed into your...
The Benefits of Chiropractic for Animals
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Alternative and complementary therapies have been used for thousands of years to remedy ailments and promote good health. Some popular therapies are even offered to animals. Because animals have similar spinal columns that can suffer misalignments over time, it might...
What Is Hashimoto's Disease?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The prevalence of thyroid disorders in America has reached epidemic proportions and it's only getting worse. Hashimoto's disease, also known as lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis, is the most common thyroid disease. It's characterized by chronic inflammation of the thyroid...
10 Best Vegan Foods for Kids
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Once children start consuming solid food, life-long eating habits begin to take root. What they learn from parents, friends, and others will shape the way they eat. This means that even when a child is young, nutritional education is extremely...
The Health Benefits of Xylanase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Xylanase (pronounced zy-lan-ase) is a naturally-occurring enzyme that can have beneficial impacts on human health and digestion.[1] Fungi and bacteria produce xylanase, and it's produced by insects, crustaceans like snails, and even seeds.[2] Mammals, including humans, do not produce xylanase,...
What Are Genetically Modified Organisms?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
For two decades, scientists have been creating genetically modified organisms by altering the core genetic make-up of plants and animals by adding new genetic material into DNA. Genetic manipulation gives scientists the ability to create any new trait they wish,...
Tribulus Terrestris: Herbal Aphrodisiac?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In Ayurvedic medicine, plants and extracts are used as herbal remedies for a multitude of health concerns, including sexual disorders. For this, Tribulus terrestris is one of the preferred herbal aphrodisiacs. [1] The use of Tribulus terrestris is not limited...
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...
What Are the Health Benefits of Spirulina?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Spirulina is cyanobacterium (blue-green algae) that grows in alkaline water. Spirulina is rich in protein and nutrients and been used as a food source in Africa for centuries. Today, spirulina powders and capsules are popular nutritional supplements. And, the rich...
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Health awareness is increasing everywhere and so is the demand for healthy foods. Arguably, prepackaged and processed food unnecessarily pollute the can-be-simple process of providing our bodies with nutrition. In response, many people look to whole, raw foods that have...
5 Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A traditional, therapeutic herb native to India, brahmi (also known as Bacopa monnieri) is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine as a memory enhancer, aphrodisiac, and general tonic. [1] Its impact on cognitive performance has prompted a number of investigations into...
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...
