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U.S. Population Continues To Struggle With Obesity
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Results of an investigation presented last year at the American Heart Association’s (AHA) annual Scientific Session shows if current trends continue, the overwhelming majority of American adults will be overweight, if not obese, by the year 2020 [1]. More than...
Vitamins and Minerals
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Even though they're in almost everything we eat and drink, many people aren't exactly clear what the distinction is between vitamins and dietary minerals. We're told they're important and we need them to keep us healthy, but what's the difference?...
5 Natural & Homemade Air Fresheners
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many of us enjoy fresh and pleasant scents at home but have concerns about using certain commercially available “air fresheners.” Some of these products are known to contain toxins such as phthalates and VOCs like benzene and formaldehyde [1], not...
2 out of 3 Medical Students Do Not Know When to Wash Their Hands
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Even though it’s an easy way to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases, like influenza and the common cold, some of us probably wash our hands less often than we should. Toxic alcohol-based sanitizing foams and wipes that can...
The Health Benefits of Sungazing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I recently saw the feature length documentary, Eat the Sun, and was inspired to explore the practice of sungazing. The practice of sungazing closely resembles its name. At sunrise and/or sunset, when the sun is closest to the earth, sungazers...
11 Natural Methods for Detoxing Your Body
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cleansing diets, herbs, and fasting programs may seem like a modern health trend, but societies have used natural cleansing methods to detoxify the body for hundreds of years. Many religions encourage people to fast as a means of cleansing both...
TV Viewing Linked to Unhealthy Eating
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There’s an old adage that says TV rots your brain. While this may not be literally true, there are ways it can contribute to the spoiling of your health. A newly published meta-study carried out by researchers at Loughborough University’s...
Pesticides Bug Me: An Organic Awareness Campaign By CCOF
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many of you may already know, but our farm, Earth Harmony Organics, is certified organic by CCOF. As a contributing member, I frequently visit CCOF.org to get the latest organic news and check out their ever-growing list of resources. I...
10 Reasons to Start Composting
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There is no denying that there is a clear win-win situation that comes from regularly composting the planet's organic waste. While it may take a little effort to set up your own at-home composting system, the results will be worth...
The Top 5 Herbs for Anti-Aging Benefits
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Aging is a fact of life, and none of us are getting younger. But, if you're active in your efforts, there are several ways to slow down the effects and age gracefully. Many of which are non-invasive methods that'll help...
The Weight Loss Benefits of Damiana
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
What Is Damiana? Damiana, or Turnera diffusa, is a flowering shrub found throughout Mexico, the West Indies, and parts of Central and South America. The leaves have historically been used as traditional herbal therapies for tonic and cleansing purposes. Indigenous...
The Health Benefits of Maltase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Maltase is a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme that cleaves the bond linking the two parts of the maltose sugar molecule. Maltose is a naturally-occurring sugar that is produced as the body breaks down starches from long chains into shorter molecules using the...
