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Do You Know These 3 Types of Colloidal Silver?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Silver is an old tool for promoting good health and, there is a large market for silver in the natural health industry. A variety of types of silver water exists and it’s almost impossible to determine the quality of the...

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Lung Cleansing With Peppermint Oil

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Peppermint oil is a versatile, aromatic oil, widely used for various ailments including indigestion, headache, and muscle aches. Found in gum, mints, mouthwash, and many other products, peppermint oil is a powerful cleanser derived from the plant native to Europe,...

Lung Cleansing With Peppermint Oil

The Differences Between Synthetic and Natural Vitamins

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Vitamins, vitamins, vitamins. Whether we get them from our daily diet, from sunshine, or from store bought capsules or liquids, vitamins are vital to our health and to the proper functioning of our bodies. Vitamin deficiencies lead to a wide...

Several natural vitamins that come from plant-based materials and sources.

Stem Cells: Not Only Embryonic?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The following article was written by my good friend, Dr. Richard DeAndrea, MD, ND. As a holistic physician who advocates a progressive approach to medicine, Dr. DeAndrea is the medical advisor to the American Naturopathic Medical Association, the Physician’s Committee...

The human body has about 65 million active stem cells in the blood stream.

The Benefits of Mucuna pruriens for Brain Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Long before chemicals, labs, and appointed health authorities, natural plants and practical knowledge formed the foundation for medicine. Indian Ayurvedic medicine, one of the oldest holistic medical modalities, cataloged the therapeutic properties for thousands of plants. While pharmaceutical marketing might...

Mucuna pruriens has a rich history in promoting mental health.

Do You Know These 5 Skin Facts?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Day in and day out, your skin is exposed to harmful toxins. Because of that, you want to protect it. And just in case you aren’t as careful with skin care as you should be, I want to share these...

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Muira Puama and Brain Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

I've talked at length before about muira puama and its place in sexual health tonics. It's been referred to by indigenous peoples in the Amazon as "potency wood" for quite some time and seems to hold promise for supporting male...

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Glutamine Benefits, Supplementation, and Side Effects

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Glutamine is an amino acid that is vitally important to health and well-being. As the most abundant amino acid in the body, it supports more metabolic processes than any other.[1, 2] Glutamine encourages a healthy gut, promotes normal blood sugar...

A red cabbage on the table. Nutrient Absorption and brain health are one of many Glutamine Benefits.

10 Powerful Thyme Herb Benefits for Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Nutrition Facts Benefits Side Effects Intake There are few things a sprig of thyme won’t make immensely better. This versatile herb blends well with a myriad of flavors and is packed full of health-promoting compounds, vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients....

Thyme is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutritional compounds.

What Is Iron? Understanding This Essential Nutrient

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Iron Defined Role of Iron Iron Deficiency Intake Sources Supplementation Biologically, iron is an essential mineral that your body requires to function properly. You only need trace amounts of this nutrient, but it’s absolutely vital to energy production, oxygen transportation,...

A green plant that contains iron. Iron is an essential mineral that your body requires to function properly.

Health Effects of Harmful Organisms

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Harmful organisms are abundant in the environment, and your colon provides the ideal environment to host these dangerous organisms. There are so many varieties of bacteria and worms and viruses that it's impossible to avoid all of them. Still, you...

A microscopic view of a harmful organism. Harmful organisms like pinworms can cause sleeping problems and joint inflammation.

The Health Benefits of Serrapeptase

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Discovered in the early 1970’s, this proteolytic enzyme was isolated from the Serratia species of bacteria located in the intestines of silkworms. Serrapeptase, also called serratiopeptidase, is a superior enzyme that provides strong, healthful properties. Today, serrapeptase is used all...

Serrapeptase is powerful enzyme that provides strong healthful properties.