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Peppermint Oil: The Best Natural Benefits & Uses

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jul 3, 2024

Soothing, cool, and refreshing, peppermint oil smells great and offers many health benefits. Peppermint can ease congestion, support oral health, repel pests, soothe headaches, and even relieve stress. Peppermint oil is a must in your essential oil collection — especially if you like to create chemical-free, do-it-yourself home and healthcare products. Found in candy canes and peppermint candies at Christmas, or year-round in chewing gum, toothpaste, and soap, its culinary uses are well-known. But, don't overlook the power of peppermint to naturally lift your mood and boost your energy levels. […]

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Toxic Chemicals and Their Impact on Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 27, 2024

You may have noticed that many companies now make household goods with “non-toxic” somewhere on the label – cleaning solutions, personal care items, food and beverage containers, children’s toys, clothing, and even things we eat are marketed as healthy alternatives to what people have used for decades. Why the switch? Modern research has found that many chemicals used in manufacturing (often for well-intended purposes, like durability or effectiveness) are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. Understanding how these toxic chemicals can impact your health and knowing where you might […]

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12 Natural Ways to Fight a Cold

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 13, 2023

The cold and flu season is coming as we approach the autumn and winter months, bringing with it a host of chills, ills, and other concerns. Highly contagious and annoyingly persistent, a cold is one of the most common seasonal afflictions.[1] Although there's no cure for the cold, there are many natural ways to soothe the unpleasant symptoms it causes while your body naturally works it out. Here are a few simple recommendations for making yourself more comfortable during cold and flu season. (more…)

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The 9 Best Herbs for Lung Cleansing and Respiratory Support

By Dr. Edward Group
Updated Aug 21, 2021

Your respiratory system is constantly working. All day, every day, it is the vehicle for oxygen to enter your body. Unfortunately, it can also be an entry point for pollutants, irritants, dust, mold, fungus, harmful organisms, and other toxins. The constant exposure to impurities can take its toll. Fortunately, whether you're experiencing the effects of inhaling toxins, or simply want to ensure your lungs are always at peak performance, nature has provided a number of herbs and botanicals that provide deep nutrition for the respiratory system. (more…)

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6 Tips for Keeping Your Lungs Clean

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 22, 2021

Keeping your body clean on the inside is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy and, as such, many people regularly perform colon cleansing and liver cleansing routines. Harmful organism cleanses and toxic metal cleanses are also common, beneficial, and recommended. But did you know there are measures you can take to keep your lungs clean too? It's important to have healthy lungs, as a pair, they're one of the most active organs in the body and certainly one of the most important. We can go […]

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