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Cordyceps Fungus: Top 7 Benefits of This Miracle Mushroom

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 20, 2020

For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners used Cordyceps to give men a natural boost of vitality. That's one of the reasons why it's so popular in coffee blends these days. Men are, once again, turning to medicinal mushrooms like Cordyceps to boost sex drive, energy, and exercise performance.[1, 2] Ang Wang, a Chinese author from the 1600s, brought Cordyceps to the world's attention. He wrote about its uses in his 1694 book, The Classic of Herbal Medicine, a record of all known Chinese medicinal herbs. What Is Cordyceps? Though often […]

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Earth Day Year-Round: 6 Top Benefits of Trees

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 8, 2020

Trees add so much value to our lives. From giving us oxygen to cooling our cities, the benefits of trees affect many parts of our lives. They’re not only good for the planet, but also for your health! You may feel more at peace when you’re surrounded by trees. Even seeing a tree can make you heal faster, lift your mood, and help you feel more connected to nature.[1, 2, 3] Rebecca V., a blogger from Portland, Oregon, loves spending time among the trees. For her, the benefits of trees […]

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Got Happiness? Learn How to Boost Dopamine & Create Your Own Joy!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Mar 16, 2020

What does happiness mean to you? We all know money can’t buy it, and not even the most enterprising of entrepreneurs have figured out how to bottle it. No matter how hard they try, experts can’t seem to crack the code on how to be happy. The good news? When you modify your daily routine in small ways, you can increase the neurotransmitter dopamine. One of the main effects of dopamine is boosting feelings of happiness and pleasure.[1] You hold the power to create your own happiness! Here’s how. What […]

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Korean Ginseng: 7 Health Benefits From This Powerful Root

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 24, 2020

Korean ginseng root (Panax ginseng) — also known as Asian ginseng or Chinese ginseng — is a traditional medicinal herb, used by Asian cultures for more than 2,000 years.[1] "I grew up in a Korean household and my mom's side of the family turns to Chinese medicine daily," says Eileen Cho, a writer from Paris, France. Her mother makes a soup with ginseng, called samgyetang, to eat during the hottest days of the year, knowing that the spicy root would warm the body, even causing sweat — which actually cools […]

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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, […]

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