6 Big Health Benefits of Epimedium for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Epimedium may not be familiar to most people, yet its other name usually is – Horny Goat Weed. Native to China, traditional Chinese medicine has used epimedium for centuries as a natural aid for both physical and mental vitality. Epimedium...
6 Benefits of Tongkat Ali for Women's Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Hormone imbalance is a common health for many women today. Exposure to toxins that exhibit estrogen-like effects – and there are plenty – can throw a woman's hormone production off kilter. Common symptoms include fatigue, slowed metabolism, low libido, and...
New Study Links Aluminum to Osteoporosis and Alzheimer's Disease
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The negative health consequences of aluminum exposure have been recognized for quite some time. Unfortunately, this knowledge has not precipitated a mass removal of aluminum from common, household products such as deodorant, cookware, and food storage items. A study recently...
8 Ways Chiropractic Benefits Sports Performance
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
During its 100-year history in America, chiropractic has gained steady acceptance for easing a wide array of physical ailments. The American Chiropractic Association describes chiropractic as a form of health care that focuses on musculoskeletal and nervous systems disorders and...
3 Types of Exercise That Are Great for Lower Back Pain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There's no question that exercise is one of the best ways to strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and boost your metabolism. It turns out that quite a bit of evidence supports the idea that exercise can help lower back pain,...
5 Ways to Protect Your Spine at Work
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Regardless if you have a job that requires a lot of heavy lifting, or you spend most of your days at a desk, or do something in between, back injuries are something you always want to avoid. They can happen...
Are Constipation and Back Pain Related?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A member of our customer service team recently received feedback from a customer who had been experiencing such severe constipation that it was transitioning into lower back pain. This isn’t the first time I’ve heard a report like this. Soreness...
The Benefits of Chiropractic for Animals
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Alternative and complementary therapies have been used for thousands of years to remedy ailments and promote good health. Some popular therapies are even offered to animals. Because animals have similar spinal columns that can suffer misalignments over time, it might...
What is Chiropractic? 7 Fast Facts
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Chiropractic care has become a common and recommended treatment for many ailments. It's often covered by health insurance and the US government offers chiropractic care for members of the armed services; a licensed chiropractor is even stationed in the Capitol...
The Health Benefits of Protease
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A protease (also known as a proteolytic enzyme, peptidase or proteinase) is an enzyme that helps digest different kinds of proteins in a process called proteolysis. Proteases are a category of enzymes; some are produced by the body, some are...
The Benefits of Acupuncture
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
One alternative healing technique is the ancient practice of acupuncture. This technique involves the shallow insertion of specialized needles into the skin along the meridian points of the body. The needles have a very small diameter which makes them more...
Study: Vitamin D Relieves Joint, Muscle Pain for Breast Cancer Patients
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Every year, approximately a quarter-million new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in the United States. About 12 percent of all American women will develop some form of breast cancer during their lifetime; roughly one out of every eight will...
