Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

The Health Benefits of Mimosa Pudica for Hemorrhoids

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 2, 2015

Mimosa Pudica is a small evergreen that grows in Brazil, Asia, Africa, and India. The plant has a number of nicknames, including shameful plant, touch-me-not, and sensitive plant. Mimosa Pudica earned these names because of an interesting quality- its leaves close when they’re touched. In Ayurvedic medicine, Mimosa pudica is known as lajjalu and its inclusion within the system is not because of its dancing leaves, but the therapeutic benefits the compounds within the plant offers. Many hemorrhoid sufferers have experienced relief as a result of this special plant’s pharmacological […]

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8 Must-Know Facts About Sauna Bathing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 30, 2015

From Finland, to the United States, to Russia, and Japan, sauna bathing has gained considerable popularity. The heat in a sauna, often around 180-200 degrees Fahrenheit, envelopes the body, causing sweat production to increase. Many sauna bathers will tell you it produces the ultimate “clean” feeling. Others will tell you it enhances their well being. And others will swear it’s their secret to health. While anecdotal testimonies do have some merit, many folks are interested in what the structured research says about sauna bathing, so let’s take a look. (more…)

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9 Health Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 30, 2015

Adopting a vegetarian diet can be a fantastic entry into experiencing better health. A vegetarian diet is associated with a higher consumption of fiber, folic acid, vitamins C and E, magnesium, unsaturated fat, and countless phytochemicals. This often results in vegetarians having lower cholesterol, being thinner, having lower blood pressure, and reduced risk of heart disease. Let's explore some of the other benefits of adopting a vegetarian (or vegan) lifestyle. Vegetarian Diet: What are the Benefits? 1. May Improve Mood Arachidonic acid is a substance that usually comes from dietary […]

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9 Symptoms of a Yeast Infection

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 30, 2015

Yeast infections are not a concern that only affect women or the vagina. The fact is that yeast infections can affect many parts of the body of both men and women of all ages. Yeast infections can cause pain, swelling and unpleasant discharge. When they infiltrate the mouth, they can make the mouth feel cottony and impair the sense of taste. When a yeast infection strikes the skin it can cause it to crack, swell, or bleed. Perhaps most surprising, according to new research, yeast infections may be related to […]

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What Is Suma?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 28, 2015

Some of the world’s best therapeutic plants are found throughout the rainforests of South America. One in particular, Pfaffia paniculata, better known as suma, is a ground vine whose root has been used for centuries to promote health. In Portuguese, Suma Root is called “para tudo” which means “for everything”. The name is likely in reference to use it being used to improve various ailments including fatigue, anxiety, erectile malaise, and stress. [1] (more…)

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