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7 Reasons Why Stevia is Better Than Refined Sugar
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Stevia is a natural sweetener, derived from the stevia rebaudiana plant that was first discovered centuries ago in Paraguay by the native population. But it wasn't until the late 19th century that a Swiss botanist working in South America documented...
What Are the Health Benefits of Spirulina?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Spirulina is cyanobacterium (blue-green algae) that grows in alkaline water. Spirulina is rich in protein and nutrients and been used as a food source in Africa for centuries. Today, spirulina powders and capsules are popular nutritional supplements. And, the rich...
Health Benefits of Chia Seeds
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Health awareness is increasing everywhere and so is the demand for healthy foods. Arguably, prepackaged and processed food unnecessarily pollute the can-be-simple process of providing our bodies with nutrition. In response, many people look to whole, raw foods that have...
5 Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A traditional, therapeutic herb native to India, brahmi (also known as Bacopa monnieri) is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine as a memory enhancer, aphrodisiac, and general tonic. [1] Its impact on cognitive performance has prompted a number of investigations into...
The Health Benefits of Olive Oil
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Olive oil, like wine, has been around forever. For people of the Mediterranean, it has had medicinal, even magical powers through the ages. The olive tree is considered a symbol of peace and glory. Olives were first cultivated in the...
The Harmful Effects of Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Glutamate is a natural amino acid found in foods containing protein, like milk, mushrooms and fish. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), manufactured with only the sodium salt of glutamate, is designed to be a flavor enhancer and is found in many foods....
The Health Benefits of Glucoamylase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Glucoamylase (also known as amyloglucosidase or AMG) is an important digestive enzyme that helps us absorb nutrients and create energy from some of the most common plant foods that we eat. It does this by breaking down the starch that...
The Benefits of Spearmint for Bad Breath
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The other day we fielded a question from a customer who had wondered which herb was the best for promoting fresh breath. The implication was that if, for example, eucalyptus is extremely effective but spearmint is only half as effective,...
The Benefits of Myrrh for Bad Breath
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A blemish on the tip of your nose, voluminous flatulence, and bad breath. What do they all have in common? They are all concerns that can affect your life- personally, professionally, and romantically. We're not going to cover skin care...
Are Coffee Grounds Good For Plants?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You only need to walk past a coffee shop in any American city to see that our country loves Java. With so much coffee being consumed on a daily basis, it's encouraging to learn that there is a productive use...
Anti-Aspartame Campaign Launched in New Zealand
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Numerous reports, campaigns, and studies have evaluated the health risks of aspartame. You may not even be aware of it, because the campaigns are normally directed at the brand name under which it is sold. Names like Equal and NutraSweet...
Reducing Daily Salt Intake Recommended for Improved Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) called for a nationwide reduction in daily salt intake, along with tighter government and industry regulations regarding the levels of standard table salt (Sodium Chloride) found in everyday foods. The AHA’s previous...
