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The Health Benefits of Oil Pulling

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy believed to promote oral health and detoxification and available data shows promise for this natural health technique. The practice of oil pulling involves the use of food-grade oils, such as coconut oil, as...

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6 Incredible Health Benefits of Pilates

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Pilates is a modern fitness regime that blends traditional cardio with yoga poses. It’s a dynamic way to improve flexibility, focus, and reduce mental and physical tension. Pilates supports metabolic function and, as exercise, simply promotes overall health. [1] With...

A woman folding up her yoga mat. Pilates with yoga and strength training can lead long-term, natural, weight loss.

5 Dangerous Chemicals to Avoid During Pregnancy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Chemicals infiltrate our food supply, home, and environment; escape is virtually impossible. And, everyone knows, pregnancy is a time when toxin avoidance is absolutely imperative since the developing fetus is highly susceptible to the effects of common chemicals. Even low...

Triclosan is a dangerous chemical found in antibacterial soap that women should avoid during pregnancy.

3 Serious Dangers of Testosterone Replacement

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Testosterone replacement therapy is a topic with many angles and one that has gotten the most attention is safety. Advocates for testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, say the approach offers many benefits, including libido support, energy, increased muscle mass and...

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The Health Benefits of the Osage Tree

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Highly revered in Native American cultures, the Osage tree is has admired for centuries. The bark, fruits, and leaves all contain phytonutrients that are responsible for the tree’s proposed health benefits. Its volatile oils make it a strong, natural insecticide,...

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Webinar: Natural Anti-Aging Solutions

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

It's always important to take care of your body, but that's even more true as we get older. Age influences the way our bodies work, and this applies to both women and men. Age can affect mental health, metabolism, sleep...

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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 Weight Loss Benefits of Black Walnut Hull

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...

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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...

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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...

Studies Show Cellphone Use Linked to Brain Cancer & Death in Children

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....

A glass of organic yogurts. Antibiotics intend to give individuals diarrhea issues, which is why we recommend 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...

The Top 10 Detox Herbs