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The Health Benefits of Lipase

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 21, 2015

Lipase is an enzyme that’s produced by the pancreas. It helps digest fats to unlock the fat-soluble nutrients, like vitamins A, D, E, and K, that they contain. Since many people consume less-than-optimal amounts of fat-soluble nutrients, it is essential to digest and absorb the ones we do consume as efficiently as possible. In addition, the common effects of indigestion, which include bloating, abdominal discomfort and gas, can result from inefficiently digesting fat as a result of inadequate amounts of lipase in the body. Here we’ll describe those and other […]

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Health Benefits of Organic Royal Jelly

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 14, 2015

Royal Jelly is unique and its health benefits are tremendous in bees and in humans. This creamy secretion, produced by worker bees, is fed to bee larvae to develop them into workers. However, if higher amounts of royal jelly are fed to a select few larvae, a metamorphosis occurs. They grow to be 40% larger than their sisters, live up to 40 times longer, and eventually develop into queen bees. (more…)

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10 Health Conditions that Cause Bad Breath

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 9, 2015

Many causes of bad breath can be easily addressed. Sometimes, however, bad breath reflects a more serious underlying condition. It could also be a side effect of certain medical treatments or therapies. Whatever the cause, chronic bad breath is not something to be lived with… or ignored. The following 10 health conditions have been found to cause bad breath. A few of them relate directly to disorders of the mouth, while others may cause bad breath as a side effect. (more…)

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What are Rope Worms?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2015

If you're eating right now, maybe you should set your food aside for a moment. Today's topic, rope worms, isn't especially appetizing. While parasite biology is not for the squeamish, the importance of this subject cannot be understated. Rope worm, a newly-discovered intestinal invader, may be one of the most frightening and most overlooked parasites plaguing human health today. (more…)

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Does Lemon Juice Detox the Liver?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2015

Lately, there's been increasing interest in the effects of lemon juice on the liver. Specifically, its effectiveness as a liver detox agent. While there is some truth to this claim, there's also a growing pile of misinformation produced by people who don't really understand how the human body operates.Lemon juice naturally contains potent levels of citric acid. When mixed with distilled water and consumed regularly, it can benefit the body in a number of ways.[1] (more…)

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