Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

The Benefits of Wormseed for Harmful Organism Cleansing

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

The benefits of American wormseed are primarily centered around its ability to help the body establish an environment that is inhospitable to harmful, invading organisms; which are attracted to weakened, unhealthy, toxin-ridden digestive systems. Wormseed, or Chenopodium ambrosioides, is an herb found throughout South America, Mexico, and the United States. The Mayans gave wormseed its name after realizing its efficacy in dealing with intestinal enemies. A tea made from the leaves has been used to provide a cleansing effect and to help expel harmful organisms from the body. The seeds […]

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Harmful Organism Cleansing: The Health Benefits of Anamu

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

Brazilians call it anamu, Peruvians call it mucura, the English refer to it as garlic guinea weed. Whatever the name, anamu, or Petiveria alliacea, is native to many parts of South America, Mexico, Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean. Anamu has a strong, garlic-like odor and equally powerful therapeutic properties that have been used by herbal enthusiasts all over the world. (more…)

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The Harmful Organism Cleansing Benefits of Black Walnut Hull

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

Black walnut, or juglans nigra, is a tree that thrives in low, very moist and warm environments along the eastern seaboard from Florida to Texas and north up through the Dakotas to Ontario. Its wood is dark reddish-brown and has a fine grain and luster that made it a popular hardwood in the early 17th century for furniture, flooring, gunstocks, and coffins. Many traditional medicine systems have utilized black walnut as a natural therapy, including the Romans who called it the "imperial nut." Black walnut hull, specifically, contains juglone, tannins, […]

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The Benefits of Simarouba amara for Harmful Organism Cleansing

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

Simarouba amara is a tree found in the wet and rainy areas of the Amazon. Having both functional and therapeutic uses, the wood is used for paper and construction and the compounds within the bark and leaves have a long history of use in herbal medicine. [1] In Cuba, the leaves and bark are used as a powerful digestive aid and harmful organism cleanser. In Guatemala, it's been a traditional remedy against certain vector diseases. As far back as the 18th century, explorers from France reported that people in Guyana […]

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7 Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

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

Seeds can be a fantastic source of nutrition and pumpkin seeds are among the best. The pumpkin is a member of the squash family and it's native to North and Central America. Its seeds have been used by Native Americans for centuries to support urinary and digestive health. Just a single serving provides highly nutritious and necessary minerals such as magnesium, zinc, potassium, and iron. As an added bonus, pumpkin seeds are packed with potent antioxidants. (more…)

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