Education
Does Coffee Harm Your Gut?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Coffee’s received a lot of good publicity in recent years for the way it appears to protect the brain from degenerative diseases. We know that coffee is full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, plant-compounds, fats, and carbs. In small...
4 Toxins That Are Destroying Your Gut Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people don’t realize just how important gut bacteria is for their health. Your gut is home to over one trillion bacteria, and in order to keep things running smoothly, those bacteria need to stay healthy. But, there are many,...
Anxiety May Originate In Your Gut!
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
How many times have you followed your "gut instinct" as a method for determining what you should or shouldn’t do in a particular situation? Have you ever felt anxiety fluttering its relentless wings in the center of your stomach? It...
Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The gut is a delicate ecosystem that’s home to living organisms known as probiotics. Probiotics are helpful microbes that encourage good health by assisting with many different processes in the human body. They are probably best known for the contribution...
What Is Cupping Therapy and Why Is It Trending?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cupping therapy is an ancient practice that is now considered part of the complementary and alternative (CAM) medicine category, along with acupuncture and aromatherapy. During a cupping therapy session, a massage or acupuncture therapist applies suction cups to various areas...
What is Na R-Lipoic acid?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to health, there are some powerful molecules that remain relatively unknown by the general population. Alpha-lipoic acid is just one of these important molecules, acting as an antioxidant and playing an integral role in cellular energy metabolism....
10 Natural Remedies for Constipation
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you're like most people, you have probably experienced uncomfortable bloating and constipation and found out for yourself just how debilitating they can be. Constipation is merely a symptom with an underlying issue. By approaching the root cause, it is...
What Are Free Radicals?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You don’t have to look at many health food advertisements to see how many marketing messages focus on antioxidants and free radicals. Free radicals are depicted as a cause of human aging and disease while antioxidants are the ultimate defense....
Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Creating a clean, green environment in your home is a process that requires a multi-tiered approach. Stocking it with organic food and installing air and water purification devices are effective but it's also important to consider how you maintain your...
The Health Dangers of Table Salt
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Table salt is everywhere and used by pretty much everyone. Learn more about the dangers of salt, especially when used excessively
What Are the Health Benefits of Passion Flower?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
History Species Benefits Side Effects Forms Passion flower is the common name of any one of the approximately 400 species of the plant genus Passiflora. Native to warm climates in North and South America, many species are now cultivated around...
Bioavailability: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient the human body is able to absorb and use. You might think that when you eat an apple every iota of vitamin A, every antioxidant, and every mineral it contains is used by...
