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Aloe Vera for Skin: DIY Recipes for Healthy Skin, Acne, & More

By Dr. Edward Group
Published May 8, 2019

Nicknamed the “plant of immortality" in ancient times, aloe vera is a true wonder of nature. The spiky succulent plant has a vast variety of uses, the most famous being aloe vera for skin health. From acne and burns to stretch marks and more, this herbal powerhouse can moisturize, nourish, and soothe. You can apply aloe vera gel — the clear, bitter, jelly-like substance from inside the leaf — directly to the skin as a healing salve, or combine it with other ingredients in unique skin-soothing recipes. Scroll down for […]

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Dr. Group, DC’s Simple Home Remedies for Adult Acne

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published May 3, 2019

Regardless of your age, acne is a major inconvenience to say the least. Pinpointing the exact cause — and figuring out how to fix it — can be difficult. To complicate the situation, there are many alleged home remedies for adult acne, including cleansing, face oils, and masks. Which approach is the most effective? And which is the most in line with a natural, healthy lifestyle? If you want to learn the top remedies for adult acne, either watch my video or read the full transcription below! How to Get […]

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Burdock Root Benefits: How Can You Use This Powerful Plant?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 22, 2019

Today, more and more people are discovering the health benefits of burdock root, particularly for skin, digestion, and detoxification. What's more, you can enjoy this little-known gem as a tasty root vegetable! Burdock has some interesting Trivial Pursuit or Jeopardy facts surrounding it. If you've ever removed a sticky round burr from your clothing after hiking through the forest, there's a good chance you've encountered seeds of the burdock plant. Burdock's ingenious mechanism for seed dispersal was the inspiration for Velcro.[1] However, the plant's roots, not the seeds, pack the […]

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10 Resveratrol Benefits for Heart, Mind, & the Fountain of Youth

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 20, 2019

Propelled to fame from a multitude of studies on the phytochemical properties of plants, resveratrol more than lives up to its reputation. Experts have called this unique antioxidant a fountain of youth for its effectiveness against a variety of age-related conditions. Researchers first became interested in resveratrol when studying the “French paradox" in the late 1980s: French diets were high in fatty foods, yet overall, French people experience low rates of heart disease. Scientists set out to discover why. Soon, they found a compound in red wine, which was then […]

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Argan Oil: Health Benefits for Your Skin, Heart, & Beyond

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 27, 2019

Nicknamed "liquid gold," argan oil is renowned for its exemplary therapeutic and cosmetic properties. The oil comes from Morocco, but people around the world have traded it for its health benefits as early as the 6th century.[1] Argan oil can bring a lovely glow to your skin and hair, but it also may offer benefits inside your body — like your heart, liver, and blood, to name a few. From balancing blood sugar and cholesterol to covering up the appearance of scars and acne, the range of benefits attributed to […]

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