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Liver Health: The Role of Turmeric in Fatty Liver Disease

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

Fatty liver is a condition that's affecting more and more people every day and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most widely experienced. Obesity and diabetes are two conditions that drastically increase one’s chances of developing a fatty liver. A new study is showing that the polyphenols in turmeric may be helpful for reducing the risk of fatty liver while decreasing stress at the cellular level. This study is just one of the recent examples in the literature showing a strong benefit of turmeric with liver health. (more…)

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4 Herbs and Spices for Parkinson’s Disease

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

Parkinson’s disease, a chronic, degenerative disorder of the nervous system, results from dopamine-producing brain cell deficiency. Rather than spend time and money on allopathic treatments that can often do more harm than good, there are natural remedies you can take that may effectively combat Parkinson's. In particular, herbs and spices for Parkinson's disease are among the most researched. (more…)

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7 of the Best Herbs for Men’s Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 31, 2024

Every man needs to take an active approach to managing his own health for the better. Good habits, like regular exercise, are vital, and avoiding bad habits (or at least minimizing them) is also imperative. One of the most powerful influences on a man’s health is his diet, and as an extension of that, there are a number of herbs that can help support concerns specific to men, namely vitality, prostate health, and sex drive. Here are seven of those herbs and the positive results they can encourage. (more…)

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The 10 Best Herbs for Kidney Cleansing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 31, 2024

If you’re looking for a powerful way to get your body in better health, consider cleansing your kidneys. Along with colon and liver cleansing, kidney cleansing is one of the most basic and necessary detoxes. Bean shaped organs located along the posterior side of the abdomen, the kidneys work with other organs to regulate blood pressure, increase red blood cell production, and synthesize vitamin D. If your kidneys don’t function well, they can’t properly filter waste material from your blood. When that happens, toxins that the kidneys should expel in […]

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What Is Gravel Root?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Aug 9, 2023

Gravel root, also known as Joe Pye weed, is a therapeutic herb that's been around for centuries. Historical records from Turkey indicate its use as early as the B.C. era. Throughout history, many cultures have used gravel root as a remedy for an assortment of health complaints. Many of the bioactive compounds responsible for gravel root’s benefits are beginning to be analyzed by the scientific community in order to validate the age-old claims. (more…)

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