natural-remedies Articles | Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

Zinc & The Immune System: Learn How It Works

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Mar 11, 2020

When Thomas B., a technical director from Sherwood, Arkansas, started looking at all the benefits of taking the essential mineral zinc, he was amazed. "I started reading about zinc and knew I had to start using it," he says. "I remember thinking: How could I be missing something this important?" Thomas takes zinc as soon as he thinks he might be coming down with a cough or cold. The key is to take zinc within 24 hours of developing symptoms because that’s when it’s most effective.[1] "Zinc is my go-to […]

Comments Off

How to Transform Your Tub Into a Healing Hot Spring

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 26, 2020

Since antiquity, cultures around the world have sought out the healing power of baths. Ancient Greeks were among the first to harness the power of water to boost physical and mental health. They bathed in sulfurous hot springs to relieve muscle pain and soothe skin irritation, and famous philosophers like Plato and Hippocrates wrote about the benefits of bathing.[1] Romans also made bathing a regular part of their health regimens, using it as an opportunity to socialize. They built huge public baths where hundreds and even thousands of people gathered. […]

Comments Off

The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 17, 2020

If you want healthy skin — and who doesn't — you want to ensure you get the right combination of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. With so many out there, how do you know what specific vitamins promote skin health? Whether you have adult acne, wrinkles, dry skin, slow-healing wounds, or other skin concerns, nature makes it easy for you. Hundreds of plants contain vitamins that boost skin health, keeping your skin moisturized, elastic, and having a smooth complexion. Vitamins are vital for healthy skin and its function. With the right […]

Comments Off

Cranberry Juice for Kidney Stones: Why It Works

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 27, 2020

When Romie B’s husband Joey got kidney stones for the second time, she recognized the symptoms right away. "It hit him hard: severe pain, chills, vomiting, and of course, trouble urinating," says Romie, who lives in Akron, Ohio. "The doctor said to drink a lot of water and cranberry juice for kidney stones until they pass." Romie herself had kidney stones in the past. She knew that before the stones pass, they can be painful — maybe the most uncomfortable thing most people feel in their lifetime, barring childbirth. "Hopefully, […]

Comments Off

All You Should Know About Castor Oil: An Age-Old Home Remedy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 20, 2019

Not so long ago, moms everywhere used castor oil as a cure-all for many ailments, from stomach pain to fever to its most famous use — easing constipation. Take a teaspoon, and you are good! Some parents threatened a spoonful as “punishment.” Ah, the dreaded castor oil! This was so popular and common that it made its way into TV shows — from "Tom and Jerry" to "The Little Rascals." Even before the modern era, people loved castor oil. Its earliest mention was in the 6,000-year-old Papyrus Ebers, an ancient […]

Comments Off

Want to Take Control of Your Health?