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The Weight Loss Benefits of Black Walnut Hull
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Black walnuts and their hulls (from the green hull) contain high amounts of antioxidants, iodine, and essential fatty acids. Black walnuts have been used for hundreds of years by Native American, Russian and Chinese cultures for a variety of conditions,...
The Benefits of Inversion Tables
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You’ve probably seen the ads and infomercials extolling the benefits of using an inversion table. Inversion therapy is said to relieve back pain, let your joints decompress, allow more nutrients to reach your discs, and boost circulation. I own an...
Make Your Voice Heard Against This Toxic Endocrine-Disrupting Herbicide!
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I recently received an email from the Environmental Working Group concerning a new herbicide, Enlist Duo. This toxic product is produced by the Dow Chemical Company, a multinational, multibillion-dollar organization leading the charge in proliferating the food supply with genetically-modified...
Studies Show Cellphone Use Linked to Brain Cancer & Death in Children
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Kids love being connected to their friends, making it no surprise that recent statistics show that over 30% of all children under 13 years of age in the U.S. own their own cellular phone. Similarly, almost 50% of all teens...
Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
One of the most common (and unpleasant) side effects many patients complain about when using prescription antibiotic drugs is antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). [1] One possible countermeasure to this longstanding and potentially serious concern may lie in the use of probiotics....
The Top 10 Detox Herbs
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Today I want to explore ten of the best detox herbs used to cleanse various organs and systems of the body. Most of these herbs have been part of the therapeutic lexicon for hundreds, if not thousands, of years and...
What are Dust Mites?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Dust mites are tiny, eight-legged arthropods that invade your home and nourish themselves on the dust flakes of human skin. Not only are they an annoying indoor pest, they can cause us some health issues. Barely visible to the naked...
How Gluten Destroys Thyroid Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I have already discussed my disdain for gluten in previous articles, citing numerous research studies reporting its negative effects on the brain and digestive health. Gluten is a very hard protein found in wheat, barley, and rye products, and most...
Why Do People Gain Weight?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Almost 70% of adults in America are considered overweight, and 35% are classified as obese. If rates continue, and many experts believe they will, 75% of the population will be either overweight or obese by the year 2020. Anyone who...
4 Health Benefits of Avena Sativa for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
More than likely, you are probably familiar with oats and may also be slightly aware of their many health benefits. Something you may not have heard of, however, is oat straw, or the green stem of the oat plant. Deriving...
The Top 5 Questions About Male Menopause
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Stereotypically, men are notoriously bad at addressing their health concerns. If something hurts, they opt to tough it out. If a preventative procedure is uncomfortable, they put it off. It seems that the more "embarrassing" a concern is, the more...
3 Benefits of Catuaba Bark for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The Tupi Indians of Brazil have a long history of cultivating and utilizing various traditional herbs, and Catuaba is one of the leading therapeutic plants used in their culture. This plant is so popular that the tribe has included its...
