Education
Why Do People Gain Weight?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Almost 70% of adults in America are considered overweight, and 35% are classified as obese. If rates continue, and many experts believe they will, 75% of the population will be either overweight or obese by the year 2020. Anyone who...
4 Health Benefits of Avena Sativa for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
More than likely, you are probably familiar with oats and may also be slightly aware of their many health benefits. Something you may not have heard of, however, is oat straw, or the green stem of the oat plant. Deriving...
The Top 5 Questions About Male Menopause
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Stereotypically, men are notoriously bad at addressing their health concerns. If something hurts, they opt to tough it out. If a preventative procedure is uncomfortable, they put it off. It seems that the more "embarrassing" a concern is, the more...
3 Benefits of Catuaba Bark for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The Tupi Indians of Brazil have a long history of cultivating and utilizing various traditional herbs, and Catuaba is one of the leading therapeutic plants used in their culture. This plant is so popular that the tribe has included its...
Does Lemon Juice Dissolve Kidney Stones?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lemon juice is a popular ingredient used in fresh lemonade, facial tonics, and natural household cleaning recipes. Folk medicine says this vitamin C-rich juice may even dissolve kidney stones, yet science remains inconclusive on these claims. But, science does agree...
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...
