Health Benefits of Plantain Leaf
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Not to be confused with the banana-like fruit of the same name, the plantain leaf (Plantago major) is a green, weedy plant native to North America, Europe and Asia. Cultures around the world have used the plantain leaf to help...
The Health Benefits of Peppermint Leaf
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits How to Grow Uses Supplementation Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a hardy perennial herb that is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. It's native to Europe, but can be found all across the world. With a long history of therapeutic...
Study: Probiotics May Help Protect Infants From Respiratory Illness
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Findings presented by Finnish researchers at the University of Turku further supports the potential benefits of probiotics during the first months of life, particularly with regard to respiratory health. The scientists claim a near 30 percent reduction in respiratory illness...
What is COPD? 7 Facts You Need to Know
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
As the third leading cause of death in the United States, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, probably affects – or will affect – someone you know. While COPD may not be highly profiled as heart disease or cancer, it’s...
6 Avoidable Risk Factors for Asthma
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many of us would agree there’s nothing worse than difficulty breathing, and while there are many conditions out there, I want to talk to you today about asthma. A terrible respiratory condition, it can greatly affect one’s quality of life....
Vitamin C May Be Beneficial for Asthmatic Children, Study Suggests
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Vitamin C is often thought of as a sort of wonder supplement many of us turn to it when we start to feel sick. Whether it’s orange juice to ease a cold, or fizzy tablets as a pre-flight precaution, vitamin...
8 Crazy Facts About Air Pollution
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In yesterday’s post about water pollution, I talked about 7 things you might not know about the disastrous state of our water supply. Water, along with food and air, is a basic necessity. Without clean sources our health and environment...
The Lung Cleansing Benefits of Osha Root
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Osha, or Ligusticum porteri, (also called bear root) is an important perennial herb that inhabits the dry, upland meadows and ravines of the Rocky Mountain. The beneficial part of the osha plant is the root, which has long been used...
Study Reveals Two Wildflowers Are "Highly Effective" at Killing MRSA
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
According to a study conducted by researchers at the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), extracts from two wildflowers, Elecampane and Pulsatilla vulgaris, are highly effective in killing the MRSA superbug. The superbug, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that...
Effects of a Poor Appetite
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Poor appetite can be an indication of bowel disorders. Many people don't necessarily link the two in their minds, but it's true. Diarrhea from sensitivity to certain foods Nausea and vomiting make eating a repellant idea Constipation can make you...
Pistachios May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s semi-annual Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference, suggest that a small daily portion of pistachio nuts may lower individual risk for developing lung and related cancers.[1] Multiple Benefits Medical experts have...
