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Using Rhodiola to Manage Stress

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 1, 2015

Mental wellness is the cornerstone to optimal health, because it’s your thoughts and emotions that influence the state of your body. Epigenetics shows that our emotions play a powerful role in dictating the health of our cells, and some research shows that emotions have a way of influencing the expression of certain genetic tendencies. Mental imbalance is a serious debilitating issue that can undermine your nutrition and fitness efforts, so finding natural ways to approach it is paramount to good quality of life. Rhodiola rosea is an herb is one […]

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Liver Health: The Role of Turmeric in Fatty Liver Disease

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 27, 2015

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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What Is Pygeum Bark and Can It Help Prostate Health?

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

Pygeum herb is derived from the bark of the special evergreen tree called Prunus africana that grows in mountainous regions of Sub–Saharan Africa. The herb might have been known among natives of southern Africa – having used it to support the bladder and urinary tract – as early as the 1700s. The botanical term Pygeum, of Greek origin, means "buttock," mostly because of the rounded shape of the fruit. Researchers have discovered a few key phytochemical constituents (phytosterols, triterpenes, and ferulic esters, just to name a few) inherent to Pygeum […]

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10 Best Herbs for Female Hormone Balance

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

Reduced sexual desire, a lack of energy, hormonal imbalance... all concerns that can cause a great deal of stress for women. Of course, environmental toxins and hormone disrupting chemicals (like BPA) only make the situation worse. Fortunately, women of any age can take nutritional steps to naturally balance hormone levels. Here are, in no particular order, the 10 best herbs for female hormone balance. (more…)

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5 Herbs for Alzheimer’s Disease

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 21, 2015

Alzheimer's disease — and the cost of allopathic remedies is on the rise. Here are 5 herbs to help you and your loved ones support Alzheimer's health plans. (more…)

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