Dr. Edward Group, DC, Author at Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 7, 2017

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 they make to gut health and digestion. Probiotics also support gastrointestinal health,[1] aid the immune system, and perform other specialized tasks — every probiotic strain serves a unique purpose. That’s why the best probiotic supplements provide a combination of probiotic strains to promote wellness from multiple angles. Let’s take a […]

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What Is Cupping Therapy and Why Is It Trending?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 3, 2017

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 of the body. The cup may be made of bamboo, plastic, or glass; traditionally, horns and shells have also been used.[1] While the cup is in place, suction stimulates blood flow and even causes blood to leak into the skin and produce a hickey-like red or purple bruise. Reported benefits […]

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What Are Free Radicals?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 31, 2017

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. Although the ad wizards sometimes exaggerate the truth, free radicals do, in fact, corrupt important molecules like DNA, and antioxidants do reduce the damage they cause. Your cell's mitochondria release energy that they obtain from molecules in your food, but they also unleash electron-stealing free radicals — like reactive oxygen […]

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Spicy Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe with a Savory Twist

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Aug 24, 2023

If you want a fast and delicious vegan dinner tonight, try this Indian-inspired spicy mushroom stir fry with garlic, black pepper, and chives. I found the recipe on One Green Planet but modified it slightly to use organic ingredients. It's a great vegan side dish that goes well with just about anything and, best of all, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare. (more…)

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What Are the Health Benefits of Passion Flower?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 19, 2017

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 the world for their colorful flowers and tasty fruit. Passion flower is also known for its therapeutic benefits. For hundreds of years, people used it as an herbal sedative, stress reducer, sleep aid, and many other applications. (more…)

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