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Benefits of Grapefruit Seed Extract
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Grapefruit seed extract comes from the fruit and seeds of grapefruit, the sub-tropical citrus fruit that grows all across the world. Many cultures, from South America to Europe and Asia have used grapefruit seed extract as a tool to cleanse...
Bifidobacterium lactis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Are you aware of the huge list of benefits probiotics can provide for the human body? Bifidobacterium lactis, or B. lactis for short, is just one of the many bacterial strains found to promote overall health and well being. Whether...
How Do I Eliminate Stress With Color?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Color is everywhere and has many functions. In nature, animals and plants use color for camouflage and to facilitate mating. Humans decorate and dress with color for expression. Color preference has a psychological affect on mood and affects people on...
Hot Dogs: Questions and Answers
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Consuming Hot Dogs Can Be Harmful to Your Health Multiple studies have determined that consumption of hot dogs can be a risk factor for childhood cancer. Peters et al studied the relationship between the intake of certain foods and the...
Are You Suffering from Sick Building Syndrome?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Sick building syndrome refers to ailments that occur as a result of spending long periods of time in well-sealed, poorly ventilated buildings that contain indoor air toxins. In 1984, the World Health Organization reported that the materials used in up...
Gardening at Home Linked to Increased Veggie Consumption
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Recent scientific research confirms that gardening may be linked to higher rates of vegetable eating in older populations of adults. According to a recent report from Texas A&M University and Texas State University, older populations of adults who garden are...
Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Aloe Vera
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The aloe vera plant has become incredibly popular. Traditionally, aloe is known for its topical benefits, including wound healing and keeping skin moisturized and protected.[1] Aloe vera is used in numerous beauty products as an additive for its vitamin and...
The Surprising Link Between Vitamin B12 and Periodontitis
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Periodontitis is a serious gum infection marked by painful, irritating symptoms that make it challenging to eat, swallow, and speak. Although prevention is important, many people fall short because it typically involves cutting out sugar and spending more time brushing,...
10 Natural Ways to Prevent Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
While we should be enjoying the beauty of spring, many people suffer from seasonal allergies. From the birds to the pollen, there are many things that may cause suffering from the classic symptoms of an allergic reaction. In fact, research...
The Health Benefits of Cloves
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cloves are the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree. Clove trees are indigenous to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia — also known as the Spice Islands. Today, cloves grow in India, the West Indies, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Brazil,...
Vegan vs. Vegetarian: Differences and Similarities
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Differences Diet Considerations Supplementation Benefits No doubt, you have heard about vegetarians all your life. And maybe more recently, you've heard more and more about vegans. For some, the term appeared without much explanation. Has the term “vegetarian” been shortened...
The Weight Loss Benefits of Bergamot Essential Oil
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bergamot is a citrus plant found in Italy, the oil extracted from the peel of the fruit has many uses, including supporting balanced blood sugar, cholesterol, and providing support to an individual's weight loss efforts. How Does Bergamot Essential Oil...
