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Soft Drinks: America’s Other Drinking Concern
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I’ve written before about the dangers of soft drink addiction… which sounds like it could even be a joke. How many times have you heard someone refer to themselves as a “cokeaholic”? The truth is, soda addiction is no laughing...
What Is Acemannan?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Acemannan, pronounced “ace-man-nan”, is a polysaccharide found in the inner part of aloe vera leaves. It's actually the component that sets aloe vera apart from the 400+ other species of aloe plants. Acemannan has many nutritional qualities and is largely...
How to Support Your Skin: Does Aloe Really Help Acne?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people are unaware of the versatility of aloe. The aloe vera plant contains over 200 vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Talk about a superfood! It’s no wonder that aloe has such an important role in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. In...
Health Benefits of 13 Species of Aloe
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many species of aloe are popular houseplants because they are versatile and able to thrive indoors without requiring much care. This is beneficial because live plants like aloe can improve air quality and help promote a healthier indoor environment. In...
Are Lead Bullets Toxic? 4 Dangers of Lead Dust
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Despite having been banned from household paints since 1978, lead exposure remains a serious issue, and lead bullets are a major contributor. The concern with lead bullets is that they can fragment upon firing and impact. This results in lead...
10 Crazy Sources of Toxins
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Toxins are pretty much commonplace in this day and age. While we all wish that this wasn’t the case, we also can’t ignore that these destructive compounds are all around us. Fortunately, we have options to protect ourselves, with cleansing...
What Are the Benefits of Organic Dandelion Leaf?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Nutrition Facts Benefits How to Grow Recipe Supplementation Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is the unassuming powerhouse of herbal medicine. Often mischaracterized as a weed, dandelion (the leaf in particular) is packed with beneficial nutrients that allow it to make substantial, positive...
Supplements Covered by HSA? You Can Help Make it Happen
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Congress is currently weighing two new bills that can help bring nutritional and dietary supplements to a much larger part of our population. The first is proposed bill, S.2499 - Health Savings Act of 2016, submitted by Senator Orrin Hatch...
Study: Gum Arabic Boosts Prebiotic Activity
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Probiotics have received much attention in recent years. Television commercials advertising yogurt with live active cultures, news bits that discuss the miraculous power of good bacteria, and kombucha may have peaked your interest in probiotics. While probiotics can be helpful...
Guide to Urinary Tract Infections & Probiotics
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Urinary tract infections are painful, bacterial infections that disrupt life. Many women who suffer from UTIs end up visiting doctors and taking medications. Now, new research is finding that antibiotics, the most common treatment, may not be enough. [1] UTI...
The Dangers of Mold and Mildew in your Home or Office
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
No matter who you are, or where you live, everyone needs to reduce the amount of mold and mildew in the air they are breathing in. If you smell a musty odor in your home or workplace, there is a...
4 Sources of Arsenic You'd Never Expect
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you’re a fan of classic murder mysteries, chances are you know how deadly arsenic can be. There are two forms of this toxic metal that we need to worry about: organic and inorganic. Now, organic arsenic is completely different...
