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What Is Avena Sativa?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Whether it be representative of fast Italian cars or Sylvester Stallone himself, the wild stallion has long been an icon for sexual stamina and energy. It’s possible that this trait may be due in part to a heavy diet of...

avena sativa wild oats

6 Causes of Flatulence

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Just as everyone goes to the bathroom, everyone also passes gas; it's simply a biological reality. Your body is able to absorb a limited amount of the gas it ingests or produces. The rest has to come out somewhere. Even...

A plate of asparagus, which is a food that can cause flatulence.

How To Perform Self Abdominal Massage

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Massage is extremely beneficial for the body and therapeutic for the mind. Massaging the legs after a run gets lactic acid moving to reduce soreness. Massaging stiff shoulders and neck helps reduce tension. Massaging the abdomen offers a dual action...

Abdominal massage can help stimulate the muscles and organs.

3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Have you ever heard of a rectal catheter? It's exactly what you imagine it to be. Did you know that several years ago, researchers at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield England used rectal catheters to measure and evaluate the...

A wooden spoon full of supplements. Herbal supplements are one of the best ways to help reduce flatulence.

3 Signs Your Flatulence Is Not Serious

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Digestive complaints are a common concern among adults. Gas, bloating, and indigestion: we've all experienced all of them and most of the time their presence is temporary. Flatulence, which is perhaps the most popular of gastrointestinal struggles, may occasionally be...

flatulence is funny

Choosing the Right Cookware

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We hear a lot about the importance of eating food that’s organically grown and free of pesticides and other harmful toxins. That’s often where the conversation stops. However, should we also give consideration to the cookware we use to prepare...

A counter with several pieces of cookware.

Zilmax: Performance Enhancing Drug of the Beef Industry

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Some may say there's something romantic about beef. "Black angus cattle" conjures up thoughts of tough cattle grazing on the open pastures in the rugged farmland of America's heartland. I personally follow an organic vegan diet, but I realize many...

A cow pasture with several cows grazing.

The Health Dangers of Dichlorophene

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Dichlorophene is a chemical commonly used as a pesticide because it’s toxic to many organisms, including bacteria and fungus. Dichlorophene is also toxic to humans. It irritates the skin, it’s very harmful to the eyes and mucous membranes, and if...

Organic farm, no pesticides!

The Health Dangers of Antimony

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Antimony is a naturally occurring metal typically found in ore deposits. [1] Antimony is widely used in industry and present in all kinds of everyday items. Most commonly, the metal has been used as a flame retardant in products as...

Antimony

Health Dangers of Chlordane

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Chlordane is a man made chemical and popular pesticide that was offered in the United States from 1948-1988. Due to concerns about environmental damage and human health risks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of chlordane in 1983,...

A person is digging. Chlordane can affect the digestive and nervous system.

Infographic! 10 Calcium-Rich Fruits!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Embed Code: Infographic authored by Global Healing. †Results may vary. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see...

Discover 10 Calcium Rich Fruits!

Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Barium

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Barium is a natural, silvery-white earth metal. Highly reactive with air, barium is not found naturally in pure forms but as a component of ores. When barium is combined with other elements to form barium compounds, it has many applications....

Colon X-ray with Barium