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5 Tips to Help You Restore and Maintain Your Gut Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bacteria in your gut might sound unpleasant, but your gut actually uses bacteria to process food into energy.[1] We call these helpful bacteria probiotics. Most people have heard the term in yogurt ads, but that’s about it. What are probiotics...
The Health Benefits of Wildcrafted Jiaogulan
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In China, jiaogulan, or Gynostemma pentaphyllum, is referred to as the “immortality” herb. Elsewhere, jiaogulan is called southern ginseng (despite not being related to the ginsengs of the Panax family). It gets its name, however, because it shares similar adaptogenic...
How to Choose the Best Probiotic
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
It's no secret that probiotics support a number of health benefits. They support digestion, boost the immune system, and offer a host of other positive offerings. In fact, a good probiotic is one of my must-have items. But, what makes...
The Health Benefits of American Ginseng
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people associate ginseng with regions in Asia, but there are actually several types of ginseng and a few of them grow in other areas of the world. One of my favorites, Panax quinquefolius, also known as American ginseng, has...
Rose Water Benefits, History, and Uses
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Centuries ago, a rose treasured for its decorative beauty was found to have healing properties and has played an important role in society ever since. Rosa Damascena Mill, also known as Damask Rose, is best known as the flower that...
What Does Stool Color Mean?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We can learn a lot from poop. Seriously, hear me out. What comes out can tell us a lot about what’s going on inside. Color, consistency, appearance, and odor are all indications of how healthy, or unhealthy, you are. Think...
Soft Drinks: America’s Other Drinking Concern
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I’ve written before about the dangers of soft drink addiction… which sounds like it could even be a joke. How many times have you heard someone refer to themselves as a “cokeaholic”? The truth is, soda addiction is no laughing...
What Is Acemannan?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Acemannan, pronounced “ace-man-nan”, is a polysaccharide found in the inner part of aloe vera leaves. It's actually the component that sets aloe vera apart from the 400+ other species of aloe plants. Acemannan has many nutritional qualities and is largely...
How to Support Your Skin: Does Aloe Really Help Acne?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people are unaware of the versatility of aloe. The aloe vera plant contains over 200 vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Talk about a superfood! It’s no wonder that aloe has such an important role in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. In...
Health Benefits of 13 Species of Aloe
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many species of aloe are popular houseplants because they are versatile and able to thrive indoors without requiring much care. This is beneficial because live plants like aloe can improve air quality and help promote a healthier indoor environment. In...
Are Lead Bullets Toxic? 4 Dangers of Lead Dust
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Despite having been banned from household paints since 1978, lead exposure remains a serious issue, and lead bullets are a major contributor. The concern with lead bullets is that they can fragment upon firing and impact. This results in lead...
10 Crazy Sources of Toxins
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Toxins are pretty much commonplace in this day and age. While we all wish that this wasn’t the case, we also can’t ignore that these destructive compounds are all around us. Fortunately, we have options to protect ourselves, with cleansing...
