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The Top 5 Healthiest Nuts

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

For many years, nuts have gotten a bad rap for being high in fat. But in reality, nuts should be a vital part of our diet, as they are high in monounsaturated fats that help keep us heart-healthy and disease-free....

Pecan is one of the healthiest nuts you can eat.

What Is Shmeat?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Shmeat is meat created in a petri dish. It could also be called in vitro meat or test tube meat. This meat is lab created and does not come from a complete, living animal. There are a number of thoughts...

A petri dish with a solution.

The Health Benefits of Jasmine Sambac

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Jasmine sambac has been known for its abundant health benefits and medicinal uses for thousands of years. Although native to Southeast Asia, this flowering evergreen has been used by people around the world. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks used extracted...

Jasmine Sambac

10 Tips for Healthy Natural Hair

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

You can make your very own organic, natural hair products at home for a fraction of the cost of most product lines. It's easy to create organic shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks right in your kitchen. Completely natural, non-toxic hair...

10 Tips for Healthy Natural Hair

10 Reasons to Buy Your Fruits & Veggies at Your Local Farmer’s Market

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Which of these two scenarios sounds more vibrant for the overall quality of life and health? The wind on your face, the sun on your skin, you talk with a local farmer about the size and taste of this year's...

Various vegetables at a local farmer's market.

Study: Taking Multivitamins & Calcium Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

A recently published study by researchers at the Ponce School of Medicine in Puerto Rico shows that dietary supplementation of calcium and other vitamins may significantly reduce the risk of women developing breast cancer. If the researchers are correct, this...

Study: Taking Multivitamins & Calcium Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are "Highly Effective" at Killing MRSA

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

According to a study conducted by researchers at the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), extracts from two wildflowers, Elecampane and Pulsatilla vulgaris, are highly effective in killing the MRSA superbug. The superbug, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that...

Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are "Highly Effective" at Killing MRSA

The Benefits of Tea Tree for Bad Breath

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We've all experienced the horror of being in close confines with a friend or coworker who has unpleasant, bad breath. There's no mistaking the effects of that noxious pollution. The watery eyes, the gagging, the singed nasal hairs - it's...

A bottle of tea tree oil, which is commonly used for bad breath.

Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Earlier this year, a joint research study conducted by Harvard and the University of Montreal reinforced an earlier research which found a connection between pesticide exposure and Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children [1]. While harsh chemicals are, logically, a very...

Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children

Parkinson's Disease: Could Pesticides Be a Cause?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a movement disorder that generally impairs speech and motor skills and is characterized by tremors and muscular rigidity. There is still a lot to learn about the symptoms and effects of Parkinson's disease, but recently, a...

A man spraying plants with pesticides.

10 Causes of Bad Breath

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Bad breath plagues everyone at some time or another. If you are aware of it, hopefully you try to get rid of it, or at least try to hide it. If you are not aware of it, you may be...

halitosis

Natural Remedies for PMS Symptoms

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Millions of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome. Bloating, breakouts, pain, headaches, cramp, fatigue and irritability, the list of symptoms attributed to PMS are endless. Month after month, some women dread the onset of their periods and the discomfort that accompanies...

A woman sitting on a chair. Getting plenty of rest is one of many natural remedies for PMS symptoms.