HealthWhole Body WellnessCardiovascular Health
Low Glycemic Diet: Help Prevent Diabetes & Heart Disease
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
What to Eat Foods to Avoid Meal Plan Benefits Side Effects When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, not all carbs are created equal. The low-glycemic diet is based on a simple premise: avoid "bad" carbohydrate foods, which are...
10 Natural Ways to Lower Triglyceride Levels
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you've been diagnosed with high triglycerides, you're not alone. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 21.5 percent of all adults have above-normal triglyceride levels, also called hypertriglyceridemia or dyslipidemia.[1] High levels of triglycerides may not...
Black Cumin Seed Oil: Top Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Uses Side Effects Gaining popularity these days as a weight loss aid and natural healing agent, black cumin seed oil comes with a centuries-old wellness pedigree. Black cumin seeds were popular among the Egyptian pharaohs and were even found...
10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you're looking for natural ways to lower your blood sugar, you're not alone. While diabetes affects some 30.3 million American adults, another 84.1 million have prediabetes. Prediabetes and its close cousin metabolic syndrome can lead to type 2 (adult-onset)...
Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Forms Daily Intake Side Effects The golden, egg-shaped capsules are the latest craze among health seekers. Found in the tissues of oily, cold-water fish, the oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for many vital functions in the...
How to Lower Cholesterol – Without Medication
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The body needs cholesterol to make hormones and vitamins and to digest food. But too much of this waxy substance — particularly the "bad" LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol — can attach to the walls of arteries and limit or block...
12 Health Benefits of Acai Berries
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There are many healthy berries you can add to your diet. The acai berry (Euterpe oleraceae) is one of the most nutritious berries on the planet. Also called the Amazonian palm berry, acai is native to the Amazon rainforest. This...
Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Top 10 Benefits & Possible Side Effects
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Sources Benefits Side Effects Antioxidants are nutrients that counteract the natural deterioration of cells. Raw, organic fruits and vegetables provide a wide array of antioxidants. Antioxidants are also present in herbs like astragalus root and Tibetan rhodiola. In recent years,...
Astragalus Root: Health, Immune System, & Anti-Aging Benefits
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Consumption Side Effects p>Astragalus root is an herb that’s tremendously important in traditional Chinese medicine. It is known for its many health benefits, especially its potential to slow the aging process. Research has revealed this herb may encourage healthy...
Signs of High Blood Pressure
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Ranges Types Causes Risks Signs How to Lower According to guidelines set by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines, nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure.[1] If you don’t...
Can Cayenne Pepper Aid in Weight Loss?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cayenne pepper is a potent weight loss aid that can help curb your appetite, heat up your metabolism, and even help burn extra fat. With these significant benefits, it should be no surprise that cayenne is an integral part of...
Stem Cells: Not Only Embryonic?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The following article was written by my good friend, Dr. Richard DeAndrea, MD, ND. As a holistic physician who advocates a progressive approach to medicine, Dr. DeAndrea is the medical advisor to the American Naturopathic Medical Association, the Physician’s Committee...