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How Turmeric Keeps You Looking Young
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you’ve been reading this blog for quite a while, you’re probably already familiar with the wonderful benefits and uses of turmeric. Research on this ancient spice commonly used in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic practices continues to mount, establishing it...
4 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Probiotics
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There’s not much gray area when it comes to probiotics and our health and more and more studies suggest positive effects from taking probiotics. A boost in immune function is a prime example. [1] While many have speculated antibiotics –...
6 Big Health Benefits of Epimedium for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Epimedium may not be familiar to most people, yet its other name usually is – Horny Goat Weed. Native to China, traditional Chinese medicine has used epimedium for centuries as a natural aid for both physical and mental vitality. Epimedium...
3 Anti-Aging Benefits of Mucuna Pruriens
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The aging process is often perceived as an unavoidable decline in mental health and overall physical strength and well-being. While this can be a stark reality to some people, especially those that have neglected their health throughout their lives, this...
Can Mucuna Pruriens Promote Male Fertility?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Infertility and low libido, common symptoms associated with male dysfunction, have been heavily researched and written about for centuries. Henry VIII, the famous King of England during the sixteenth century, is a prime example. He did his best to hide...
10 Best Herbs for Boosting Female Sex Drive
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Maybe you haven’t felt the urge in a while. Perhaps it just hasn’t felt as good as it used to. It could be stress, or it could be something more. When it comes to boosting your sex drive, the topic...
The Top 10 Endocrine Disruptors To Avoid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Exposure to endocrine disruptors is like putting a drop of water into the gas tank of a car. One drop may not have a major impact, but drip by drip, the car breaks down. Endocrine disruptors do the same thing...
7 Amazing Benefits of Ashwagandha Root for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, is an Ayurvedic herb commonly used in traditional Indian medicine. Investigations into the herb's powerful effects on the body have sparked an explosion of interest, and research has reported exciting potential for human health,...
6 Benefits of Tongkat Ali for Women's Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Hormone imbalance is a common health for many women today. Exposure to toxins that exhibit estrogen-like effects – and there are plenty – can throw a woman's hormone production off kilter. Common symptoms include fatigue, slowed metabolism, low libido, and...
Is Alcohol an Endocrine Disruptor?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Although you may never pick up an alcoholic beverage, you could still be regularly exposing yourself to the detrimental health effects of alcohol. Household products, for example, often contain ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and can be a source many people don't...
5 Dangers of Hormone Replacement Therapy
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Using hormones to combat age-related hormonal shifts sounds a bit like using a sledgehammer to drive a nail into a piece of wood. Yes, the nail will go through, but at what cost? Hormones control practically every function, mechanism, and...
Tribulus terrestris and Male Hormones
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Tribulus terrestris has played a vital role in Ayurvedic, Chinese, and European medicine for centuries. In Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, it has been applied as a remedy for urinary and reproductive concerns and fatigue. Similarly, in Europe, Tribulus terrestris has...
