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9 Foods That Won't Upset IBS
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS or functional gastrointestinal disorder, is a combination of symptoms that include abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. It's more prevalent in women than men and affects about 10 to 15 percent of the American...
The 9 Best Dietary Antioxidants
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Antioxidants have the ability to neutralize and reduce free radical damage. To deeply comprehend the power of antioxidants, you must first understand what free radicals are and how they react in the body. Free radicals are harmful compounds that have...
4 Harmful Effects of Caffeine
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Whether you consume tea, coffee, sodas, energy drinks, or chocolate, you’re consuming some form of caffeine. This post is not meant to demonize caffeine altogether; in fact, at small amounts, caffeine has certain health benefits. It’s the excess use of...
Is Soy Good or Bad for You?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Soy milk, soy cheese, soy crisps — there is a booming market for vegan soy-based foods and a lot of supposed health authorities touting its alleged benefits. What if soy was actually a wolf in sheep’s clothing and only called...
3 Crazy Myths About Soy
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Soy, one of America’s favorite "health" foods, is not as benevolent as it is made out to be. One of the most successful maneuvers by the food and agricultural businesses in North America was marketing soy as a natural, health-promoting...
What Are Polyphenols?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Polyphenol is a term for the several thousand plant-based molecules that have antioxidant properties. The health benefits of antioxidants are well known! Besides their antioxidant nature, polyphenols also help regulating enzyme function and stimulate cell receptors.[1] Polyphenols are divided into...
What Is a Raw Vegan Diet?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When developing a raw vegan diet, or any diet for that matter, you should focus on choosing foods that provide your body with the five most essential types of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, and vitamins. Fortunately, these essential nutrients...
What Is a Superfood?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The term "superfood" has been used to describe practically every natural food and health food item under the sun these past few years. With the term’s constant use (and misuse) in advertising, food marketing, and the media, it’s no wonder...
3 Crazy Ways to Burn Fat While You Sleep!
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Trying to lose weight can be an incredibly frustrating experience for most people. The most aggravating part is that rebound effect. Sure, you lose weight ... but as soon as you stop dieting, it just piles back on – and...
Delicious Iced Chai Latte Recipe
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you're a heavy coffee drinker, consider trading it for tea instead. Tea can provide a huge array of health benefits and, if it's the caffeine you must have, may be a more "mild" substitute. Iced Chai Latte Recipe Here's...
Peppermint Oil: The Best Natural Benefits and Uses Guide
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Uses Safety & Side Effects Soothing, cool, and refreshing, peppermint oil smells great and offers many health benefits. Peppermint can ease congestion, support oral health, repel pests, soothe headaches, and even relieve stress. Peppermint oil is a must in...
4 Herbs and Spices for Parkinson’s Disease
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Parkinson’s disease, a chronic, degenerative disorder of the nervous system, results from dopamine-producing brain cell deficiency. Rather than spend time and money on allopathic treatments that can often do more harm than good, there are natural remedies you can take...
