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11 Facts About Oxygen You Probably Didn’t Know
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Do we take oxygen for granted? I think most of us realize that oxygen is critical for life, but we hardly ever think about it.[1] You probably know more details about the love life of the latest celebrity couple than...
The Role of Oxygen in Healing the Body
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
"Healing" is a word that gets thrown around a lot and it’s important to understand exactly what it means. Healing means getting your body back into a balanced, functioning state. Think of it like balance scales – the kind you...
What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, often shortened to HBOT, uses a special pressurized chamber, called a hyperbaric chamber, to increase oxygen levels in the blood. It’s also known as oxygen therapy, hyperbaric treatment, and hyperbaric therapy. The US Navy uses it to...
5 Tips to Help You Restore and Maintain Your Gut Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bacteria in your gut might sound unpleasant, but your gut actually uses bacteria to process food into energy.[1] We call these helpful bacteria probiotics. Most people have heard the term in yogurt ads, but that’s about it. What are probiotics...
The Health Benefits of Wildcrafted Jiaogulan
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In China, jiaogulan, or Gynostemma pentaphyllum, is referred to as the “immortality” herb. Elsewhere, jiaogulan is called southern ginseng (despite not being related to the ginsengs of the Panax family). It gets its name, however, because it shares similar adaptogenic...
How to Choose the Best Probiotic
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
It's no secret that probiotics support a number of health benefits. They support digestion, boost the immune system, and offer a host of other positive offerings. In fact, a good probiotic is one of my must-have items. But, what makes...
The Health Benefits of American Ginseng
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people associate ginseng with regions in Asia, but there are actually several types of ginseng and a few of them grow in other areas of the world. One of my favorites, Panax quinquefolius, also known as American ginseng, has...
Rose Water Benefits, History, and Uses
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Centuries ago, a rose treasured for its decorative beauty was found to have healing properties and has played an important role in society ever since. Rosa Damascena Mill, also known as Damask Rose, is best known as the flower that...
What Does Stool Color Mean?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We can learn a lot from poop. Seriously, hear me out. What comes out can tell us a lot about what’s going on inside. Color, consistency, appearance, and odor are all indications of how healthy, or unhealthy, you are. Think...
Soft Drinks: America’s Other Drinking Concern
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I’ve written before about the dangers of soft drink addiction… which sounds like it could even be a joke. How many times have you heard someone refer to themselves as a “cokeaholic”? The truth is, soda addiction is no laughing...
What Is Acemannan?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Acemannan, pronounced “ace-man-nan”, is a polysaccharide found in the inner part of aloe vera leaves. It's actually the component that sets aloe vera apart from the 400+ other species of aloe plants. Acemannan has many nutritional qualities and is largely...
How to Support Your Skin: Does Aloe Really Help Acne?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people are unaware of the versatility of aloe. The aloe vera plant contains over 200 vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Talk about a superfood! It’s no wonder that aloe has such an important role in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. In...
