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Milk Thistle for a Healthy Prostate
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many older guys think that prostate issues just come with the territory as they age. It's looked at one of those things that "just happens" and as common as prostate concerns among aging men are, it's no wonder many have...
Bulk Forming Laxatives Health Dangers
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bulk-forming laxatives are made from the dead fibers from plant sources, usually psyllium. Bulk laxatives work by increasing stool mass to the point the bowels force it out. Under healthy circumstances, fiber and increased stool mass can be beneficial. But,...
The Health Benefits of Alpha Galactosidase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Beans, greens (especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower) and heavy carbohydrate-laden foods can cause gassiness and bloating. These foods have carbohydrates that are linked to proteins or fats (known as glycoproteins or glycolipids) which aren't effectively broken down...
The Health Benefits of Invertase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Invertase is a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme that splits sucrose (common table sugar) into its component parts, glucose and fructose. It is generally derived from a beneficial strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and then purified to be used either by itself or as...
6 Tips for "Going Green" Outside Your House
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In my previous blog post, Going Green Inside Your Home, we've seen what we can do inside the house to make a difference on the environment — from saving water to recycling to reducing electricity use. Now let's see what...
Stinging Nettle for Prostate Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Urtica dioica, or Stinging Nettle, is probably one of the world's most popular herbal remedies. Health practitioners use it commonly for its potency against harmful organisms, redness, and swelling; as well as its immune modulating action. It has also been...
The Benefits of Humic Acid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Soil contains a wealth of organic matter from decomposed plant and animal matter. A substance known as "humus" is the primary component of that organic matter. As water washes through soil, it washes away the humic acids from the humus...
The Benefits of Acupuncture
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
One alternative healing technique is the ancient practice of acupuncture. This technique involves the shallow insertion of specialized needles into the skin along the meridian points of the body. The needles have a very small diameter which makes them more...
Study: Vitamin D Relieves Joint, Muscle Pain for Breast Cancer Patients
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Every year, approximately a quarter-million new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the United States. About 12 percent of all American women will develop some form of breast cancer during their lifetime; roughly one out of every eight will...
What Is Nocturia?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Nocturia, or nycturia, is the need to wake and urinate at least once in the middle of the night. While associated with urinary urgency, it is not a condition connected with incontinence. An overactive bladder (OAB) or more serious condition...
Which Is Better For the Environment - Organic or Locally Grown Foods?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Which Is Better For the Environment - Organic or Locally Grown Foods? The long standing debate between people who care about their health and the health of the environment concerns not only what food to eat, but what kind of...
The Top 20 GMO Foods and Ingredients to Avoid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In the very short time since GMO foods were first introduced, they have tainted ecosystems, created financial strains for farmers, and introduced unnatural elements into the local, national, and global food supply. GMOs pose a danger to all of us...