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What Is Bee Propolis? 10 Great Uses
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Most people are familiar with the gorgeous yellow and amber colors typical of honeycomb and beeswax. But another bee-produced substance exists and it doesn't get discussed quite as much – propolis. Propolis is a resinous material that bees use to...
The Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There has been a lot of talk about the health benefits of flaxseed oil but many people don't know exactly what it is and what it specifically does. Flax is a good source of plant omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber,...
The Top 5 Healthiest Seeds
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I previously posted my list of different types of nuts that are healthy and nutritious. Like nuts, seeds are a vital part of our diet. Seeds are high in fiber, vitamin E and monounsaturated fats that can help keep our...
How Does Lemon Juice Assist Detoxification?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lemon juice is an important component of a number of body cleansing regimens including the master cleanse and Global Healing's own liver cleansing protocol. Why? Lemon juice contains citric acid, which aids in both the production of digestive juices and...
3 Ways to Have Fresh Breath
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Think about what you ate yesterday - breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the snacks in between and everything you drank. Imagine if all that was blended up, left in the hot sun, and had a bacteria added for good measure....
Iodine Allergy: The Truth Behind Your Allergic Reaction
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Function Intake Sources Supplementation Iodine is an essential trace mineral that supports the body’s production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism — the chemical reactions that occur in every cell in the body and provide energy for life. So how...
Flatal Incontinence and Women: What is it and Why does it Happen?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Uncontrollable gas (flatus or flatulent gases) is known as flatal incontinence. This condition is defined as involuntary flatulence at least once or more per week. The big concern: it can happen anywhere. Involuntarily ‘breaking wind’ while at the store, restaurant...
What Is Celiac Disease?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Celiac disease is an allergy to dietary gluten. It affects individuals who are genetically predisposed to the allergy and differs from gluten sensitivity, as celiac disease elicits within the body a very defined response to gluten. [1] When gluten enters...
What Is Kava? 10 Must-Know Facts
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A few years ago, my wife and I were on Hawaii's big island and walking through a quaint shopping area when I noticed a small, hole-in-the-wall establishment that served kava. For the uninitiated, kava is a relaxing, non-alcoholic beverage made...
10 Incredible Health Benefits of a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Is a vegan or vegetarian diet the healthiest diet you can follow? Researchers, doctors, celebrities and the health conscious routinely argue its pluses and minuses... it can be very confusing! Relax, and allow the following 10 facts outline some of...
What Is Perchlorate? 7 Shocking Facts
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
With similarities to toxins like bromine, fluorine, and radioactive iodine, perchlorate has gained a lot of attention in recent years. It's a chemical commonly used in rocket fuel, explosives, fireworks, batteries, bleaches, fertilizers, and airbags; and that barely scratches the...
8 Things You May Not Know About Lead Poisoning
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lead is a toxic metal and lead poisoning can have really ugly consequences. Lead exposure commonly happens by way of lead based paint, the CDC has reported it as the number one cause of exposure in children. Other persons are...
