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3 Quick Tips for a Healthy Colon
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The colon is also called the large intestine. It doesn't digest food. It's the part of the digestive system responsible for processing waste out of the body. Waste material travels along the four parts of the large intestine where it...
Are There Drugs in Our Water Supply?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Did you know that when you ingest or are injected with prescription drugs, your body doesn’t necessarily use everything? Excess drugs are excreted as waste material. That’s good news for your body since pharmaceuticals can be very hard on your...
The Weight Loss Benefits of Uva-Ursi
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is small, woody, evergreen shrub native to Europe and parts of Asia. Also known as bearberry, the leaves of this small shrub have a history of therapeutic use dating back to the 2nd century. It has been widely...
The Health Benefits of Horse Chestnut
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many indigenous cultures have used herbs and plants in therapeutic capacities to address health issues. This is a tradition and practice that extends to nearly every continent and includes nearly every culture and gives new meaning to "living off the...
10 Health Benefits of Ginger
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Earlier this year, I had a day where I experienced a sore throat and sinus irritation. I didn't reach for a box of any over-the-counter remedy. Instead, I juiced a fair amount of ginger and lemon and added it to...
The Health Benefits of Avocados
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Avocados are native to Central and South America and have been cultivated since approximately 8,000 B.C. By the mid-1800s, they had been introduced to Asia and Jamaica, but they did not arrive in the United States until the early 20th...
7 Health Benefits of Organic Peppers
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You already know that peppers add great taste to your favorite dishes. You might not know what superior healing agents organic peppers can be and how much they can promote your health. I'd like to tell you just how much...
10 Healthy Vegetables
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When most of us sit down to plan out dinner, we generally focus of combining ingredients for flavor, texture, and other culinary qualities, But knowing what these ingredients have to offer is a good first step towards preparing meals that...
What Is Sick Building Syndrome?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Indoor air pollution has become a serious concern. Discussions about indoor air quality emerged in the 1970s as a result of the energy crisis leading to home construction that was more efficient by way of being sealed up tight... and...
Health Benefits of Blue-Green Algae
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Organic blue-green algae is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Two varieties, spirulina and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, are the most consumed forms of blue-green algae; which has superfood status due to high concentrations of proteins, vitamins and nutrients.[1]...
The Health Risks of Titanium
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Titanium is the ninth most abundant element in the Earth's crust. This abundance and its status as a corrosion resistant, strong metal have landed it many industrial applications where its best features can be fully taken advantage of. Some uses...
6 Vegetables High in Calcium
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Calcium is an essential mineral for maintaining healthy bones – a factor in the development in numerous diseases such as osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and others. And while you may think that you take in enough calcium throughout the day, or...
