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The Health Benefits of Amylase

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Amylase is one of the primary starch-digesting enzymes secreted in the body. This enzyme is somewhat unusual in that it is produced not only by the pancreas but also in the mouth as a component of saliva. In the oral...

Amylase can be found in raw fruits like apple.

Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

You want to lose weight, so you start trying to cut calories. The most obvious starting place seems to be switching from high-calorie foods with sugar to foods with zero calorie sweeteners, like aspartame. Better known by brand names, such...

A couple of glasses of soda.

5 Shocking Facts About Aspartame

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Aspartame is a nasty chemical that's sold as a zero-calorie healthy sweetener. But did you know that it's technically not calorie-free? Not a lot, only about 4 calories per gram. [1] That isn't a lot, and it's not a big...

A cup of diet soda, which contains aspartme.

Lung Detox Benefits From Chaparral

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

There’s good news for sufferers of upper respiratory ailments. Chaparral (Larrea tridentata) is a flowering plant found in the deserts of southwest North America. This species may provide relief via its natural, organic compounds. Native Americans historically appreciated chaparral for...

Several chaparral plants.

The 50 Best Quotes About Health & Nutrition

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We recently did another contest on the official Global Healing Facebook Page. This time, the contest was to name your favorite healthy quote. Below is a list of quotes about health that we received from our Facebook readers. Healthy Quotes...

A purple and white dandelion on top of an open book. Global Healing's List of Top 50 health and Nutrition Quotes.

6 Health Benefits of Yoga

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Yoga is that eastern practice involving odd positions and stretches that may seem slightly strange, though many people swear by once they've tried it. It's well known to be relaxing and a healthy way to exercise. However, there are also...

A Woman is doing yoga. Neurological support is one of many health benefits of yoga.

Vote YES on I-522: The Fight for GMO Labeling

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Voters in Washington state are being given an amazing opportunity. The November 5 ballot contains an initiative, I-522, that will require genetically engineered food to be labeled. This is an incredible chance for Washington citizens to regain control and full...

I-522 Infographic

NutraSpace

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

As most of us know, a new world of commerce and technology has been born with the advent of Google and Facebook, the iPhone and Android. In this context, I would like to introduce you to www.nutraspace.com, a new social...

NutraSpace

Health Benefits of Sporopollenin

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

What Is Sporopollenin? Spores and pollen grains have tough, stable outer walls. This helps them stay preserved in sediments and soils. One of the most significant components of the cell wall is a substance known as Sporopollenin. The chemical composition...

Health Benefits of Sporopollenin

4 Reasons Goji Berries Are Awesome

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Lycium barbarum is a plant native to Asia and parts of Europe and the berries from this plant, goji berries, have been a component of traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Thought to support vision, blood flow, and cough, these little...

4 Reasons Goji Berries Are Awesome

Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Lead

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Lead is a naturally occurring metal but its natural status doesn't mean it's healthy. In fact, lead is extremely toxic to humans and affects the liver, kidneys, reproductive system, and nervous system. [1] Lead exposure can happen quietly and causes...

A piece of lead.

Natural Medicine Secrets Revealed: Giuseppe Calligaris

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The World Research Foundation (www.wrf.org) provides comprehensive information on allopathic and alternative medicine techniques. Much of the information they release has been suppressed and is very difficult to find. Now, with the power of technology, they are releasing a mountain...

giuseppe calligaris