Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

Health Benefits of the Mimosa Tree

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 19, 2015

Traditional Chinese Medicinal practitioners have long revered the bark, leaves and flowers of the Mimosa tree for its potent health benefits. The Mayan people of Central America also revered the plant, and commonly used it for aiding trauma injuries and burns. And while little modern scientific research has been conducted on the qualities of this plant, time-tested ancient wisdom has long praised this herb as an important therapeutic tool. Usually, for health applications, the bark of the tree is shaved and dried and used in tincture and capsule forms. The […]

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20 Health Conditions That Mimic ADHD

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

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, is diagnosed through mere observation of symptoms and not by any sort of scientific testing. There are no brain scans, blood tests, or biological readings to determine the presence of ADHD, just a myriad of behavioral and psychological symptoms. [1] Although many of the symptoms arise from an underlying cause, most doctors who diagnose children and adults with ADHD tend to overlook the underlying health factors in lieu of prescribing an ADHD medication. Whether concentration issues are the result of an allergy, lack of […]

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3 Mental Health Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea

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

A perennial, therapeutic plant commonly referred to as "golden root", Rhodiola rosea has long been associated with a slew of physical and mental health benefits. While public awareness of Rhodiola rosea is largely very quiet, an increasing subset of people in natural health circles are becoming more aware of this extremely beneficial plant. Thanks to increased scientific scrutiny, traditional herbalists are receiving confirmation of Rhodiola rosea's remarkable benefits for human health. (more…)

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Report: Electromagnetic Pollution is Harmful to Mental Health

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

There are 190,000 cell phone towers in the US, and new evidence suggests that exposure to these towers may alter brain function. The study, recently published in the British Medical Journal, found that EMF pollution can cause irritability, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, and a lack of appetite, and the severity of these symptoms directly correlated to exposure. That means that people living in urban areas with multiple cell phone towers in their radius are at a greater risk for negative mental effects than those in suburban or rural areas. [1] (more…)

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The Benefits of Mulungu Bark for Mental Health

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

Life is full of stressful moments and situations. Nobody is immune to occasional mood disturbances and anxiety. However, just because you're stressed isn't necessarily a good reason to resort to powerful medications. Many medicines-for-your-mind have horrible side effects that are worse than the disorders they are intended to correct. If your mood needs a pick-up, there are many natural, narcotic-free remedies that promote relaxation without terrible side effects – exercise, aromatherapy, meditation, yoga, and sauna bathing are just a few. Additionally, many people turn to herbal remedies. In Brazil, one […]

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