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The Top 5 Herbs for Controlling Mood Swings
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Whether you have a short temper or just can’t seem to optimize your mental clarity, mood swings and emotional distress can be a serious situation to deal with. Thankfully, a number of herbs can assist you in your fight against...
The Health Benefits of Golden Berries
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Golden berries, also known as Physalis peruviana, is South American fruit that's highly concentrated with nutrients and bioactive compounds. In Colombia, the delicious golden berry is an important international export and prominent local food. [1] The plant has been used...
9 Must Know Facts About Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bacopa monnieri, a plant commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, has an age-old reputation for being an effective and powerful herb helpful for memory and combating stress. Bacopa monnieri, known to most as Brahmi, acts as an adaptogen; which means it...
Is Lithium Orotate Good or Bad for You?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The health benefits of lithium orotate are causing an explosion in its popularity. I've been an advocate of lithium orotate for quite some time and have incorporated into some of my own formulations. A friend of mine, Dr. Mark Millar,...
What's the Difference Between Folate & Folic Acid?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
It's a common question — what is the difference between folate and folic acid? Is folate the same as folic acid? It can be confusing because, depending on where you look, the terms are used interchangeably. And, you may also...
The 7 Best Vegetarian Foods for Selenium
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Selenium is a powerful trace mineral that everyone requires for good health. Along with iodine, selenium is great for the thyroid. It supports the immune system and it's a powerful antioxidant.[1, 2] Adults require at least 55 micrograms a day...
What Is Manopause? 5 Facts Every Man Should Know
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Manopause, also known as andropause or male menopause, is the term used to describe the changes in hormone production that men experience as they age. The effects can be profound. Hormone levels affect mental and physical health, and sex drive,...
Environmental Working Group Starts Petition to Keep Azodicarbonamide Out of Food
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There's been a lot of discussion lately about azodicarbonamide, also known as ADA. It's an industrial chemical used in the plastics industry to produce small gas bubbles; almost like carbonated plastic. It's what makes yoga mats and flip flops strong,...
How to Protect Yourself from Laptop Radiation
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Have you ever felt head fog while using your laptop or cell phone? Did getting up and getting away from it for a few minutes provide much needed clarity? It may be as simple as needing a break… or you...
Electrolytes: What Are They & Why Are They So Good For Us?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Electrolytes are ionic solutions (salts), existing in nature in the form of minerals. Electrolytes are responsible for keeping the body properly hydrated so the muscles and nerves can function properly. Since the human body is composed mostly of water, it...
Effects of Pesticides
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If a word has the suffix "cide" in it, you know it's meant to kill something. Pesticides are designed to eliminate insects, weeds, fungi, bacteria, and other things that feed on crops, spread disease, are a nuisance, or destroy property....
Research: TV Food Advertisements Promote Unhealthy Diets
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Shocking new research published earlier this year in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reveals that consuming only the foods most heavily advertised on television makes for an unhealthy diet.[1] All jokes aside, the details that the research provides...
