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10 Shocking Facts about Flame Retardants
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Thanks to California law TB 117 from 1975, your comfy recliner better resembles a chemical waste facility than it does a relaxing chair. What do I mean? Well, TB 117 requires the foam in sofas, love seats, recliners, car seats,...
Top 9 Anti-Aging Antioxidants
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
For years, scientists believed aging was a foregone conclusion and out of our control. However, we have more authority over the aging process than previously thought. Part of aging has more to do with the stress and the functioning of...
12 Shocking Facts About the Dangers of Psychiatric Drugs
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Every day, doctors and psychiatrists dole out behavior-modifying medicines for a variety of psychiatric disorders. The disorders range from depression and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) to bipolar and anxiety disorders. The sordid story behind how these medications work, how...
Gallstones: Symptoms and Natural Remedies
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Some 10-15% of adults in the U.S. experience the pain of gallstones. [1] In fact, it's a digestive concern that sends more people to the hospital each year than any other. And, unfortunately, the rate of gallstone attacks has been...
9 Ways to Balance Your Hormones Naturally
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A high-stress lifestyle coupled with improper eating habits can wreak havoc on a woman's delicate hormonal balance. Even healthy women who follow a good diet may find glitches in their hormones. Symptoms of hormonal imbalance may include PMS, osteoporosis, weight...
Betaine Hydrochloride: How It Helps With Digestion & Detoxification
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Betaine hydrochloride is an organic compound and vitamin-like substance found in many different foods such as sugar beets, grains, and spinach. It is recommended by naturopaths and medical doctors as a supplemental source of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Studies[1]...
5 Benefits of Colon Cleansing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
With additives in our food, pesticides on our crops, and pollution all around us, many might say we live in a toxic age.[1] Sometimes all that toxic buildup can take its toll on the colon, which negatively affects digestion and...
7 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lavender oil is a beneficial nectar extracted from the distinctive purple flowers of the lavender plant. This aromatic shrub, commonly known as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), originated in the western Mediterranean region and is now cultivated throughout the U.S., Europe,...
Epazote: Discover its Health Benefits and Uses
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Have you ever heard of epazote (pronounced eh-puh-ZOE-tay)? Epazote is a herb with a long history of use as a spice in Latin American cuisine and as an effective, natural remedy for eliminating harmful organisms from the digestive tract. [1]...
What Is Riboflavin?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Sources Deficiency Symptoms Supplementation You may have recently heard about the importance of having enough riboflavin in your diet. But what is riboflavin? Riboflavin is simply another name for vitamin B2. It’s one of eight B vitamins that your...
The Benefits and Uses of Licorice Root
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The licorice plant, Glycyrrhiza Glabra, is a green, leafy herb that produces purple flowers. Native to parts of Asia, Europe, and India, the licorice plant has become as well known for its health benefits as for its flowers. So what...
Discover 10 Nutritious Foods that Are High in Phosphorus
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Phosphorus is a mineral that helps your body maintain healthy bones and teeth. [1] It is essential for life and makes up about 1% of your body weight, making it the second most abundant mineral in your body next to...
