Education
Why are Enokitake Mushrooms a Superfood?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Most of us know that mushrooms taste great in a stir-fry or a warming bowl of soup, but did you know that some varieties of fungi are also known as healing mushrooms and functional foods? Native to Asia but commonly...
Is Nickel Toxic? Learn about the Health Dangers of Nickel
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Nickel is a metal commonly used to make coins, magnets, jewelry, stainless steel, electronics, and components of industrial machines. Most people are familiar with the attractive mirror finish that can be achieved by nickel plating. However, despite the beautiful appearance,...
What are the Benefits of the Agaricus Blazei Murrill Mushroom?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Agaricus blazei Murrill is an edible Brazilian mushroom with a low-calorie content and high nutrient density. The mushroom, which originates in a small Brazilian village called Piedade, contains minerals, fibers, vitamins, and amino acids. In 1960, a Japanese researcher named...
What is Vanillin and how is it different from Vanilla Extract?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh vanilla. Not only does vanilla add great flavor to cookies and cakes, it can also be used as a natural perfume or cologne. Vanilla beans are highly prized in culinary circles, and...
Your Guide to Taking Berberine: The Best Time to Maximize Benefits
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Berberine is an alkaloid compound found in several plants, including goldenseal, barberry, and Oregon grape, with a rich history dating back hundreds of years. Initially discovered and isolated by German chemists in the 19th century, berberine has since garnered significant...
Here’s Why Global Healing Doesn’t Use Contract Manufacturers
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When you pick up a bottle of supplements, you might assume that the brand selling it also made the product. But in most cases, that’s not what’s happening. Many supplement companies rely on contract manufacturers (CM), which are third-party facilities...
What Makes Global Healing’s Manufacturing Facility “State-of-the-Art”?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A Commitment to Radical Innovation, Integrity, and Improvement We made a radical commitment to doing things differently and making things better. From the moment a shipment of herbs arrives at our door to inspecting every single finished good by hand,...
Built for Healing: Inside the Facility That’s Redefining Supplement Manufacturing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Behind the Scenes with Mikel Lemke, Global Healing’s Plant Manager Here’s a not-so-fun fact: most supplement brands don’t make their own products. They hand everything over to contract manufacturers that produce supplements for dozens (sometimes hundreds) of different brands. That...
Global Healing's Standards for Raw Ingredient Suppliers
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
At Global Healing, we believe the integrity of a supplement begins long before it reaches a bottle. It starts with the plants, the soil they grow in, and the honesty of the people who harvest them. Unfortunately, not every supplier...
Ingredient Traceability – What It Is and Why It Matters
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to supplements, knowing exactly what you're putting into your body and why takes more than just reading the list of ingredients. A label will tell you what it's made with, but it doesn't always explain how those...
Global Healing's Commitment to Clean & Transparent Sourcing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Deborah Kurth, Global Healing’s Procurement Manager, explains the process from soil to supplement The supplement industry has entered a new era. Consumers are beginning to play a more active role in their health – they read ingredient lists more closely,...
What to Look for (and Avoid) on Supplement Labels
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Choosing the right supplement starts with knowing what’s inside the bottle, and that relies on your ability to understand the information on the label. Between scientific jargon, vague terms like "proprietary blend," and a long list of "other ingredients," it...
