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What Is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 22, 2015

You are probably well aware of the symptoms of liver toxicity due to a poor lifestyle. Liver disease, on the other hand, is commonly prescribed to people who consume too much alcohol. Recently, another type of liver disease has been on the rise. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a different type of liver disease that is not affected by alcohol intake. [1] Instead, it is caused by the high level of accumulated fat within the liver. A normal liver is about 5 - 10% fat. Anymore than that can […]

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9 Impressive Health Benefits of Lemon Balm

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 10, 2015

Lemon balm has a reputation as an incredible herb for supporting good health. Its name is attributed to its lemony scent. The plant's reputed effect on vigor and longevity are attributed to its popularity, and scientific studies have only served to reinforce its reputation. Let's take a close look at nine impressive health benefits of lemon balm. (more…)

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Beet Juice Recipe With Liver Cleansing Foods

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 23, 2015

Your liver is your main detoxifying organ, and it can get bogged down from time to time depending on your diet, activity level, and environment. When an overload of toxins becomes too much for your liver to handle, toxic compounds can store within tissues and decrease your quality of health. Cleansing your liver can rev up your natural detox mechanisms. (more…)

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What is Glutathione?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 13, 2014

Although no one has quite discovered an answer to the aging process, the quest for the fountain of youth continues to be pursued by many. The rise of nutritional supplements on the market directly reflects the increasing desire of consumers to appear and feel younger. Many of these supplements are used to support energy, vitality, and beauty, yet most of them fail to realize the one important youth-supporting compound available in each and every one of us — glutathione. (more…)

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What Are the Health Benefits of Spirulina?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 19, 2014

Spirulina is cyanobacterium (blue-green algae) that grows in alkaline water. Spirulina is rich in protein and nutrients and been used as a food source in Africa for centuries. Today, spirulina powders and capsules are popular nutritional supplements. And, the rich antioxidant properties and therapeutic benefits are not just for people. Preliminary research in Australia has shown that livestock feed that's been enhanced with nutritious spirulina to improve growth, fertility, aesthetic and nutritional quality in farm animals. [1] (more…)

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