Education

Vegan Custard-Stuffed Pumpkin

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

This vegan custard recipe was inspired by the Cambodian recipe for sangkaya, also known as sangkhia. Traditional sangkaya is an eggy custard with a strong coconut flavor. Most recipes call for quite a bit of sugar, so this recipe is...

A slice of vegan custard stuffed pumpkin. This delicious recipe is great for the Fall holidays and also very healthy.

Threats to Your Thyroid Function

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Located just below the voice box, the thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and has a significant influence on many of the body’s most essential processes. Regulation of growth, body temperature, metabolism, and physical development are all driven...

A man washing his hands. Water poses a huge threat to the thyroid function due to its toxic chemical content.

What Is Cellular Metabolism?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Your body is a complex network of interconnected organs that perform individual functions to support the systems and processes that make up your existence. Respiration, digestion, bone regeneration, metabolism — they’re all examples of your body’s ability to function with...

A woman is walking through a sunny field. Cellular metabolism refers to all chemical changes that take place within a cell.

Take Action: Tell the EPA to Ban Toxic Chemical Oil Dispersants

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

I received word from my friend, Dr. Riki Ott, a marine toxicologist and former commercial fisher in Alaska who has experienced the devastation of the Exxon Valdez oil spill firsthand. She’s focused on raising public awareness of the debilitating and...

A beach polluted with oil from an oil spill. Oil dispersants are toxic to humans and the environment.

Top 10 Remedies for Sore Muscles and Joints

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Almost everyone has experienced muscle or joint discomfort at some point in their life. The entire human body contains muscles and joints that are constantly in motion, making it easy for discomfort to appear anywhere, anytime. The most common type...

Massage is one of the best remedies for sore muscles and joints.

Paprika Parsnip Fries Recipe with Lemon Cashew Cream

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When I found this recipe on A House in the Hills, I couldn’t wait to try it. The unsung hero of the produce aisle, parsnips have twice as much fiber and more than four times the amount of iron as...

A pile of parsnips on a table. This paprika parsnip fries recipe is loaded with antioxidants and other healthy nutrients.

Banana Cherry Chocolate Chunk Vegan Ice Cream Recipe

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We found this beautiful, blush-hued treat on Simple-Veganista. The combination of cherries, dark chocolate, and whipped bananas is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping calories in check. Unlike conventional ice cream, this vegan ice cream has 60% less...

A small bowl of banana cherry chocolate chunk vegan ice cream. This delicious ice cream is packed with healthy nutrients.

Do Antidepressants Affect Gut Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Antidepressants are a controversial class of prescription medicine used to treat or prevent clinical depression. An estimated 30 million Americans are currently taking antidepressants. The use of these drugs has skyrocketed over the last 15 years, likely due to increased...

Individuals who take antidepressant suffer frequently from gastrointestinal issues that affect their overall gut health.

Lentil Salad Recipe with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The French green lentil is an exquisite, marbled beauty. Upon closer inspection, individual lentils are shades of olive green and black with hints of fiery red. You might say they almost resemble tiny red-slider turtles. In this tangy lentil salad...

A bowl of lentil salad with roasted potatoes and asparagus. This delicious vegan-friendly recipe contains many key nutrients.

How to Find the Best Selenium Supplement

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Sources Recommended Intake Types Supplementation Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that can be found in foods and supplements.[1] It is available in both organic and inorganic forms and is an essential nutrient for humans and animals.[2] In the body,...

Selenium supplements on a wooden table. Selenium can come in several different forms and not all produce the same results.

6 Kombucha Health Benefits Your Gut Is Begging For

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Well known as a good source of probiotics, kombucha is a sweet tea beverage fermented with yeast and bacteria. It is commonly called the “immortal health elixir" and it's more popular now than ever before. In addition to its strong,...

Two glasses of fresh kombucha. Kombucha is made from bacterial colonies and holds a notable amount of live probiotic strains.

Indian-Inspired Green Lentil Salad with Spiced Carrots

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Carrots are rarely the star of any dish, but in this green lentil salad recipe from One Green Planet, the spiced carrots really shine. You can spiralize your carrots, but I recommend using a peeler to get thin, pretty ribbons...

A bowl of green lentil salad with spiced carrots. This vegan dish is loaded with nutrients and provides many health benefits.