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The Health Benefits of Beta-Glucanase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Beta-Glucanase represents a group of carbohydrate enzymes which break down glycosidic bonds within beta-glucan. These glucans also create up to 60% of the cell wall of many forms of fungal organisms such as Candida albicans and candidal biofilm (the common...
The Health Benefits of Papain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Papain is a powerful digestive enzyme commonly found and extracted not only from the papaya fruit (Carica papaya) latex but also from papaya leaves and stems. It is also referred to as papaya proteinase. The papaya enzyme papain plays a...
The Health Benefits of Lipase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lipase is an enzyme that’s produced by the pancreas. It helps digest fats to unlock the fat-soluble nutrients, like vitamins A, D, E, and K, that they contain. Since many people consume less-than-optimal amounts of fat-soluble nutrients, it is essential...
The Health Benefits of Glucose Oxidase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Glucose oxidase, also called notatin, is one of the many useful enzymes that nature has given us, and is produced by fungi, bacteria, and insects. Commonly found in bee pollen and honey, glucose oxidase plays a key role in digestive...
Chemicals in tattoo ink face scrutiny from the FDA
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There's a deeply rooted need inside all of us to personalize the everyday items with which we surround ourselves. These personal touches of course vary considerably from one person to the next, but on some level, it's something each and...
THC From Cannabis Destroys Cancer Cells
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The findings of a 2006 study carried out by medical researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in Richmond are being noticed within the scientific community [1]. The study results strongly suggest that if taken regularly, cannabis...
Low Vitamin D Levels And Inflammatory Spinal Cord Disease
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There are plenty of good reasons to make sure your body gets enough vitamin D. Most people associate it with calcium absorption for maintaining strong bones and healthy, better-looking hair. Others think of it as a way to protect their...
5 Herbs for Alzheimer’s Disease
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Alzheimer's disease — and the cost of allopathic remedies is on the rise. Here are 5 herbs to help you and your loved ones support Alzheimer's health plans. Top Herbs for Alzheimer's Disease Lemon balm The 16th century Swiss physician,...
Study Finds Antidepressants to be Depressingly Ineffective
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The use of antidepressants has been controversial for quite some time. And with good reason, altering the brain's chemistry can yield unpredictable results. Regardless, drug companies and the media have done an extraordinary job at marketing these products and forcing...
The Weight Loss Benefits of Gymnema
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
What Is Gymnema? Gymnema sylvestre is an herb found in the tropical forests of India and Asia. Gymnema has historic use as a therapy for diabetes and arthritis and has also earned significant recent interest as a multi-supportive therapy for...
The Weight Loss Benefits of Hoodia Gordonii
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Hoodia gordonii is a succulent plant native to South Africa and Asia where indigenous populations have traditionally used it, most notably the Khoi-San, as an appetite and thirst suppressant during long hunting expeditions into harsh environments. These appetite-suppressing qualities of...
Can Diabetics Eat Rice?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Good news for diabetics: Rice has been found to have varying glycemic indices. How Does Diabetes Affect Blood Sugar? For persons with type 2 diabetes, managing their blood sugar is an important daily task. Type 2 diabetes is a condition...
