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Juicing RAW Cannabis - Eating RAW Cannabis?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There's no shortage of controversy surrounding the use of medical marijuana. Despite the copious amount of scientifically-backed data gathered over decades, if not centuries [1], which show that cannabis has tremendous therapeutic potential, many lawmakers remain hesitant to approve its...
8 Shocking Facts about Bovine Growth Hormone
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Since bovine growth hormone received FDA approval in 1993, three disturbing health trends have emerged. Cancer cases continue to increase, obesity has become an epidemic and early onset puberty has become the norm. [1] [2] [3] Related? Maybe, maybe not....
10 Natural Remedies for Gas
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Intestinal gas is an embarrassing and annoying situation that many people experience on a regular basis. Gas and bloating is, perhaps, one of the main health concerns that human beings living in the Western world complain of. Estimates show we...
What Does the Appendix Do?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
For most people, the only real experience they have with their appendix is likely a bad one – namely, that something went wrong and it had to be removed. That's generally the long and short of conversations about the appendix....
What Is Vegetable Glycerin?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Vegetable glycerin, or glycerol, is a clear, odorless liquid produced from plant oils, typically palm oil, soy, or coconut oil. Palm and coconut oils are natural triglyceride mixtures; each triglyceride is composed of three fatty acids esterified with glycerin. Vegetable...
16 Foods High in Vitamin C
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Vitamin C is an important, naturally-occurring nutrient. From deterring cold and flu,[1] to rebuilding tissue, bones and blood vessels,[2] and boosting the body's ability to synthesize calcium,[3] vitamin C is something we all require on a daily basis. Studies have...
What Is a Healing Crisis?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Detoxification rejuvenates the mind and body and positively impact well-being and clarity. However, sometimes the initial reaction to a detoxification program can be anything but pleasant. The process of healing sometimes includes a healing crisis, also known as the detox...
Bifidobacterium longum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Ten years ago, the thought that microorganisms in your body could lead to a mind-blowing list of benefits might have sounded farfetched. Our greater understanding of probiotics has paved the way for a wider use of good bacteria in modern...
Bifidobacterium breve: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The benefits of probiotics are numerous, but did you know different bacterial strains provide different benefits? While all of them are helpful for digestion, not all probiotics are equal. This fact has led to a lot of confusion. Let’s clear...
The 5 Best Natural Alternatives to Fluoride
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Fluoride is a known endocrine disruptor and other evidence shows fluoride is even a neurotoxin. Unfortunately, it’s still used in many dental products to this day, and the potential health concerns are unavoidable. Fortunately, when it comes to oral health,...
11 Foods High in Calcium
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We all know that we need adequate amounts of calcium in our diet for strong bones and teeth. Most people associate calcium with the consumption of cow's milk, although recent research reveals a different story. Although homogenized and pasteurized milk...
15 Foods High in Folic Acid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There are many reasons why it's important to get an adequate amount of folic acid. Perhaps most importantly are cellular growth and regeneration. A 2010 article from the New York Times identified folic acid as one of the most, underappreciated...
