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What Is Camu Camu?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Camu camu, or Myrciaria dubia, is a fruit tree native to the Amazonian rain forest. It grows as a small shrub alongside the river and produces berries that resemble cherries. Like many other Amazonian fruits, camu camu has earned quite...
Toxic Metal Cleansing: The Health Dangers of Bismuth
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bismuth is a naturally occurring metal used to manufacture solder, fishing anchors, shotgun pellets, and more. Many cosmetics and pharmaceuticals also contain bismuth in various forms. Bismuth subsalicylate is an active ingredient in many popular, over-the-counter upset stomach remedies. Bismuth...
10 Facts Everyone Needs to Know About Bad Breath
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bad breath can negatively impact your life, as well as those around you. It can isolate and make you feel self-conscious, and that's assuming you’re even aware of it! Friends and colleagues may keep their distance if your bad breath...
Thoughts on Eating a Healthy Breakfast and Lunch
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Whenever there is discussion of weight loss methods, "eat healthy!" is always a suggestion. My opinion is no exception. I've devoted several recent blog posts to discussions about weight loss and the importance of implementing healthy eating habits in order...
The 8 Best Foods for Juicing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people want to add more fruits and vegetables to their diet but sometimes get dissuaded when it comes to finding an easy way to integrate that into daily life. Not everyone is interested in spending a lot of time...
The 7 Best Foods for Energy
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Adequate energy is directly related to adequate nutrition and rest. If your energy levels are low, don't reach for an energy drink. The best approach is to start with your diet. Some of the most basic and readily available foods...
PFOA Exposure linked to ADHD in Children
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Research conducted by the University of Boston and the Harvard School of Public Health points towards the popular industrial surfactant, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), or C8, as yet another possible cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children. Analysts believe that...
Ashwagandha and Men’s Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
As men age, they can begin to experience a slow down in testosterone production and the bodily functions it's related to. This condition, otherwise known as andropause (or male menopause in some circles), is extremely common yet not always discussed....
Milk Thistle for a Healthy Prostate
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many older guys think that prostate issues just come with the territory as they age. It's looked at one of those things that "just happens" and as common as prostate concerns among aging men are, it's no wonder many have...
Bulk Forming Laxatives Health Dangers
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bulk-forming laxatives are made from the dead fibers from plant sources, usually psyllium. Bulk laxatives work by increasing stool mass to the point the bowels force it out. Under healthy circumstances, fiber and increased stool mass can be beneficial. But,...
The Health Benefits of Alpha Galactosidase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Beans, greens (especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower) and heavy carbohydrate-laden foods can cause gassiness and bloating. These foods have carbohydrates that are linked to proteins or fats (known as glycoproteins or glycolipids) which aren't effectively broken down...
The Health Benefits of Invertase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Invertase is a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme that splits sucrose (common table sugar) into its component parts, glucose and fructose. It is generally derived from a beneficial strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and then purified to be used either by itself or as...
