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10 Homemade Organic Pesticides
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Ever wonder what farmers did hundreds of years ago to fight off crop pests? Long before the invention of harmful chemical pesticides (yes, the kind that is linked to cancerous cellular activity), farmers and householders came up with multiple remedies...
99 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Can Compost
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Anybody who has a composting bin or compost pile at their house knows that old apple cores, banana peels, and potato skins can be composted. The list of compostable items doesn’t stop there, in fact, it barely scratches the surface....
What Is the MTHFR Genetic Defect and How Can it Affect You?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many news outlets, and indeed some pharmaceutical makers, lead us to believe that we are merely a product of our genes, but this isn’t true at all. In fact, studies on identical twins, who start out with identical genes, reveal...
The Top 5 Harmful Toxins in Air
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A major part of how healthy we are comes from how clean the air we breathe really is. Fumes and carcinogens from factories and automobile exhaust, and tons of other harmful gases are all around us. These are dangerous molecules...
The Liver and Liver Stones
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
General Statistics Herbs Common Diseases Symptoms Supplementation Each year, millions of people in the United States have gallstone-related pain. However, it may surprise many of these individuals to discover they are, in fact, experiencing the presence of liver stones. Liver...
Dr. Group, DC’s Recommendations for Stress Management
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I was recently featured in Inc. Magazine for a piece on healthy stress management techniques, and I wanted to extend my observations and tips for stress relief to our incredible community here as well. We all have stress and stressors...
The Health Benefits of Phytase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Phytase is a phosphatase enzyme that catalyzes, or kickstarts, the hydrolysis of phytic acid, also known as phytate. Phytic acid is a form of indigestible phosphorus that’s present in plant-based foods such as cereal, wheat, and various grains. Roughly two-thirds...
The Benefits of Himalayan Salt
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Himalayan salt, also known as Himalayan crystal salt, is a type of rock salt best known for its striking pink color which comes from the natural presence of several trace minerals, including magnesium and iodine. Himalayan salt is unrefined and...
7 Tips for Starting Your Own Organic Garden
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There are many people who want to have their own organic garden at home, but feel like they don't have a "green" thumb. That's why we wanted to share a few tips for starting a backyard garden that is organic,...
Bacillus subtilis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bacillus subtilis is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacteria that is found in soil and the gut of humans and some types of animals. Bacillus subtilis is commonly included in probiotic supplement formulations. It's a useful and beneficial probiotic that supports digestion,...
5 Reasons You Feel Sluggish
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Fatigue is a concern for millions of people worldwide. We all get tired now and then, whether it’s because we’ve been working nonstop or didn't eat right or skipped a workout. For many people, feeling sluggish can place a serious...
5 Remedies for Leaky Gut
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Digestion is a complex process with many moving parts, and there are many steps along the way for something to go wrong. One of the more increasingly common disorders is a condition known as "leaky gut." Leaky gut, otherwise known...
