Source: Healing Herbs: Embracing Nature’s Medicine by Dr. Edward Group More than 5,000 years ago, Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia carved the names of commonly used healing herbs onto clay tablets. These tablets provide the first known record of various herbs and their specific healing properties. You might say it was the birth of herbal medicine and … Continue reading Healing Herbs: Embracing Nature’s Medicine
How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels
Source: How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels by Dr. Edward Group Whether you’re looking to lose weight, curb your sugar intake, eat organic, non-GMO foods, or you’re simply health-conscious, food labels and Nutrition Facts are information resources that can help you make healthy, informed decisions about your diet. In July 2018, the U.S. Food … Continue reading How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels
The powerful antihyperlipidemic effect of celery seeds
It’s nice to munch on a few sticks of celery (Apium graveolens) every now and then, but these aren’t the only beneficial parts of the plant. Numerous studies have shown that celery seeds confer many health benefits as well. Recently, a team of scientists from India found that one of the possible therapeutic uses of celery seeds … Continue reading The powerful antihyperlipidemic effect of celery seeds
Boswellia extract exhibits profound healing and anti-inflammatory properties
Arthritis is the term for a debilitating condition that affects a person’s musculoskeletal system, and it is characterized by knots, painful and swollen joints, and stiffness in the affected parts of the body. It can severely affect a person’s ability to accomplish daily tasks, especially when their arthritis is flaring up. Thankfully, several studies have determined … Continue reading Boswellia extract exhibits profound healing and anti-inflammatory properties
Fatty Liver Diet: Best Foods, Supplements, & Lifestyle Changes
Source: Fatty Liver Diet: Best Foods, Supplements, & Lifestyle Changes by Dr. Edward Group As the most common chronic liver disease in the West, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a scary-sounding diagnosis. People with this condition are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, liver failure, hepatitis, and diabetes. But the good news … Continue reading Fatty Liver Diet: Best Foods, Supplements, & Lifestyle Changes
Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones
Source: Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones by Dr. Edward Group Ask anyone who has had a kidney stone, and they'll tell you that it's one of the most unpleasant experiences they have ever had! Different types of kidney stones exist, but the most common is a calcium oxalate stone.[1] In some people, … Continue reading Low oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones
Why chia seeds, an ancient superfood, are worth having in your pantry
In ancient times, the Mayan and Aztec civilizations relied on chia seeds as a dietary staple. These days, chia seeds have taken their ranks among some of the world’s healthiest superfoods. Chia seeds are loaded with nutrients, but they contain a minimal calorie content. If your pantry is in need of more nutrient-dense but affordable … Continue reading Why chia seeds, an ancient superfood, are worth having in your pantry
Dehydrated Kale Chips: Two Tasty Recipes
Source: Dehydrated Kale Chips: Two Tasty Recipes by Dr. Edward Group When you eat a plant-based diet, you may miss crunchy, salty snacks, which can be hard to come by with this style of eating. Kale chips may be just the snack to satisfy your cravings. And, not only are they vegan, but they’re also raw, easy … Continue reading Dehydrated Kale Chips: Two Tasty Recipes
7 reasons to eat an apple a day
As the famous saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But have you ever wondered how it does this? According to studies, there are many ways through which apples can improve a person’s quality of life and all of these are possible due to the fruit’s high nutrient content. Apples contain significant amounts of vitamins … Continue reading 7 reasons to eat an apple a day
A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That are Actually Healthy
Source: A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That are Actually Healthy by Dr. Edward Group When you're having digestive problems, you may not feel like eating anything. Even your favorite food may seem unappetizing when you're dealing with nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or other digestive issues. Fortunately, there are easy-to-digest foods that can help you feel better while … Continue reading A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That are Actually Healthy
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