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Lyme Disease: A Commentary

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We'd all like to hope that going to the doctor always resulted in honest treatments, perspectives, and efforts. After all, we're talking about the health, well being, and lives of patients. Patients who are mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, and...

Lyme Disease: A Commentary

What Are the Health Benefits of Dandelion Root?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

You may consider dandelion as a type of weed, but its root has a long history of therapeutic use. Dandelion has been used since ancient times for its healthful properties and support for liver complaints.[1] In Korean herbal medicine dandelion...

A pile of dandelion root. This root long speculated to have antioxidant activity and hepatoprotective properties.

Health Benefits of Chicory Root

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Chicory root has a long history of providing support to liver concerns. Ancient Romans used the herb to help cleanse the blood. Egyptians were known to consume chicory root in large amounts to help purify the liver and the blood....

Chicory root helps fight against harmful organism and it's great for digestive support.

The Health Benefits of Peppermint Leaf

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits How to Grow Uses Supplementation Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a hardy perennial herb that is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. It's native to Europe, but can be found all across the world. With a long history of therapeutic...

A bowl of fresh peppermint leaves. Vitamins and Minerals Are One of Many Benefits of Peppermint Leaf.

The Harmful Organism Cleansing Benefits of Pau D'Arco

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Pau d’arco is an herb found in the rainforests of the Amazon and in South and Latin America. Pau d’arco bark has been used by indigenous Latin populations for centuries to address a spectrum of health concerns and today its...

Pau D'arco has compounds that help fight against the harmful organisms.

Fighting Fungus: Cleansing With Active Horopito

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

New Zealand lies deep in the South Pacific, an island not to itself, but by itself. This seclusion has resulted in an amazing example of extraordinary flora and fauna. Aside from the incredible wildlife and sweeping views, New Zealand is...

Fighting Fungus: Cleansing With Active Horopito

Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) is a tree indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and Central America that can grow up to 90 feet tall and contributes to the rainforest canopy. Jatoba produces a dense, hardwood that is durable and termite resistant, making...

Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba

The Benefits of Wormseed for Harmful Organism Cleansing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The benefits of American wormseed are primarily centered around its ability to help the body establish an environment that is inhospitable to harmful, invading organisms; which are attracted to weakened, unhealthy, toxin-ridden digestive systems. Wormseed, or Chenopodium ambrosioides, is an...

Chenopodium ambrosioides American Wormseed

Harmful Organism Cleansing: The Health Benefits of Anamu

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Brazilians call it anamu, Peruvians call it mucura, the English refer to it as garlic guinea weed. Whatever the name, anamu, or Petiveria alliacea, is native to many parts of South America, Mexico, Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean. Anamu has...

Anamu Petiveria alliacea

The Harmful Organism Cleansing Benefits of Black Walnut Hull

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Black walnut, or juglans nigra, is a tree that thrives in low, very moist and warm environments along the eastern seaboard from Florida to Texas and north up through the Dakotas to Ontario. Its wood is dark reddish-brown and has...

black walnuts

The Benefits of Simarouba amara for Harmful Organism Cleansing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Simarouba amara is a tree found in the wet and rainy areas of the Amazon. Having both functional and therapeutic uses, the wood is used for paper and construction and the compounds within the bark and leaves have a long...

Simarouba amara

7 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Seeds can be a fantastic source of nutrition and pumpkin seeds are among the best. The pumpkin is a member of the squash family and it's native to North and Central America. Its seeds have been used by Native Americans...

A jar of pumpkin seeds.