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Health Benefits of Vitamin C and Best Natural Sources

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published May 17, 2016

Vitamin C is an antioxidant present in many fruits and vegetables.[1] Also known as L-ascorbic acid, vitamin C has a wide variety of uses in the body. It supports normal growth and development and helps the body repair damaged tissue.[2, 3] Vitamin C also assists in the production of collagen, a protein that’s necessary for healthy skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels.[4] To say that vitamin C is beneficial would be an understatement. It influences iron absorption and helps fight cell-damaging free radicals.[5] A 16-year study found that regular vitamin […]

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The Role of Oxygen in Healing the Body

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 8, 2016

"Healing" is a word that gets thrown around a lot and it’s important to understand exactly what it means. Healing means getting your body back into a balanced, functioning state. Think of it like balance scales – the kind you might see at a courthouse. When you’re sick, one side hangs lower than the other. When you’re healthy, they’re level. (more…)

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What Is the Immune System? 4 Natural Ways to Boost Wellness

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 16, 2016

The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that protects your body from pathogens. This time of year, you'll hear a lot about it! Think of it as a personal shield. Its job is to protect you from harmful organisms and toxins that can have a negative effect on your health. (more…)

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The Health Benefits of Glucose Oxidase

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 21, 2015

Glucose oxidase, also called notatin, is one of the many useful enzymes that nature has given us, and is produced by fungi, bacteria, and insects. Commonly found in bee pollen and honey, glucose oxidase plays a key role in digestive processes, overall human health, physical rejuvenation, and anti-aging. (more…)

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The Health Benefits of Glucoamylase

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

Glucoamylase (also known as amyloglucosidase or AMG) is an important digestive enzyme that helps us absorb nutrients and create energy from some of the most common plant foods that we eat. It does this by breaking down the starch that occurs naturally in most vegetables that we eat. This starch is present in high amounts in common foods like potatoes, corn, rice, and wheat. It’s also added as a filler or processing additive in prepared food products. (more…)

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