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How Culture and Society Influence Healthy Eating
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There many factors that influence your diet. In this article, we are going to focus on the impact social and cultural factors have on healthy eating. To fully understand the concept, let’s look at the basic nature of the human...
Try This Raw Vegan Raspberry Vanilla Cashew Cream Recipe
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cashew cream is a smooth, delicious food that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Depending on how it's made, it can be either savory or sweet, which makes it incredibly versatile. It’s the perfect dip for fruit. Use...
How Alcohol Affects the Gut Microbiome
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA) reports that alcohol consumption is a normal part of life for many people.[1] Although it’s difficult to consider alcohol consumption “healthy,” it does appear that drinking responsibly and in moderation is...
Goji Berry Recipe: Carrot Soup with Goji, Orange, and Ginger
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Carrots are sweet, oranges are tart, ginger is spicy, and goji berries are a nutritional powerhouse. What happens when you combine them? You get an incredibly delicious and nutritious soup that makes for a super bright side dish or main...
Weakened GMO Labeling Bill Signed into Law
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The concerted efforts of corporate food lobbyists successfully and seriously weakened the GMO Labeling bill, H.R. 1599. The law was once a bill known in Congress as “The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act”, but you may have heard it...
Vegan Watermelon Salad: The Perfect Recipe for Summer
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A warm weather staple in the South, watermelon is synonymous with long summer days spent at the beach. Though it seems like distinctly American food, the fruit we’re familiar has come a long way over the last 5,000 years. The...
11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Selenium is an essential nutrient that the human body requires in order to function normally. And, like all nutrients, selenium can reach a point where enough becomes too much and it begins to hurt rather than help. Your body needs...
What Are the Wellness Benefits of N-acetylcysteine?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cysteine is an amino acid that the body is able to transform into antioxidants like glutathione.[1] N-acetylcysteine, also commonly called acetylcysteine, is a form of cysteine that has been specially modified.[2] While cysteine is available in many high-protein foods, such...
Goji Berry Benefits & Goji Berry Wild Rice Salad Recipe
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Goji berries are a versatile superfood. They can boost a smoothie, they’re great for baking, perfect in a trail mix, and they’re even a fantastic addition to a salad. Today, we'll look at a delicious vegan goji berry wild rice...
Why Thyroid Health Is Completely Dependent on Selenium
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The thyroid is essential to some of the body’s most critical processes, including the development of the nervous and skeletal systems.[1] For the thyroid to function normally, it must receive the right nutrition, and that means getting enough selenium. Selenium...
Using Oregano Oil for Common Concerns
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Oregano oil is extracted from the leaves of the oregano (Origanum vulgare) plant, a perennial herb belonging to the family of Lamiaceae. [1] In a past post about oregano oil, I discussed its numerous beneficial properties. Now, I'd like to...
Three-Layer Goji Blueberry Peach Pie
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Goji berries are an excellent source of antioxidants and nutrients, you might even call them a legitimate superfood. They’re a great snack on their own, but if you’d like to switch it up and experience them in a new way,...
