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Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow

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

In some ways, your skin is like a road map of your life. The chin scar from when you fell off your bike in second grade, the crinkles around your eyes from decades of laughter, the crease that appears when you’re deep in thought… These signposts mark your unique journey. Yet some signs of aging — sagging skin, wrinkles, or spots — are preventable and reversible, and you can slow them down with healthy lifestyle and nutritional choices. Whether you’re just starting to see signs of aging or want to […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits With 7 DIY Jojoba Skin Care Recipes

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 18, 2019

Pronounced hu-HO-buh, the jojoba plant is a wonder of nature. Native to the American southwest, its golden oil has been used for hundreds of years. Various Native American tribes living in the Sonoran Desert used jojoba oil not only to moisturize their skin but also to treat skin conditions and infections.[1, 2] Some even call it liquid gold. This incredible oil is still widely used today — mostly in cosmetics. You can make your own products with jojoba, whether to soothe rough skin, treat acne or other skin blemishes, or […]

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