Source: Health Benefits of Organic Greater Celandine by Dr. Edward Group Chelidonium majus, or greater celandine, has a long history of use in many European countries. Ancient Greeks, Pliny the Elder and Dioscorides all called celandine an effective detoxifying agent. The Romans used celandine as a blood cleanser. The French herbalist Maurice Mességué cited celandine tea for … Continue reading Health Benefits of Organic Greater Celandine
What Are the Benefits of Organic Dandelion Leaf
Source: What Are the Benefits of Organic Dandelion Leaf by Dr. Edward Group Dandelion, or Taraxacum officinale, is a plant that is native to Europe but found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. In many part of the world, it’s consumed as food (dandelion wine?) and also has a prominent role in herbal therapy. In traditional Chinese medicine, among … Continue reading What Are the Benefits of Organic Dandelion Leaf
Health Benefits of Chicory Root
Source: Health Benefits of Chicory Root by Dr. Edward Group Chicory root has a long history of providing support to liver problems. Ancient Romans used the herb to help cleanse the blood. Egyptians were known to consume chicory root in large amounts to help purify the liver and the blood. It’s popular today as a caffeine free … Continue reading Health Benefits of Chicory Root
Digestive and Systemic Enzymes: 7 Things to Know
Source: Digestive and Systemic Enzymes: 7 Things to Know by Dr. Edward Group The thousands of metabolic processes needed for life depend on enzymes. Enzymes are essential for digesting food, initiating cellular activity, and breaking down and removing toxins. Inadequate enzyme levels result in organ dysfunction, chronic illness, and disease. In today’s world, enzyme deficiency is becoming … Continue reading Digestive and Systemic Enzymes: 7 Things to Know
The Benefits of Himalayan Salt
Source: The Benefits of Himalayan Salt by Dr. Edward Group Himalayan salt, also known as Himalayan crystal salt, is a type of rock salt best known for its striking pink color which comes from the natural presence of several trace minerals, including magnesium and iodine. Himalayan salt is unrefined and hand-mined from caves in northern Pakistan. Because … Continue reading The Benefits of Himalayan Salt
The Health Benefits of Cilantro
Source: The Health Benefits of Cilantro by Dr. Edward Group Cilantro and coriander are the names used in the United States to describe two different parts of the same plant, Coriandrum sativum. It’s an annual herb, which means it blooms and must be replanted yearly. Cilantro is used to describe the green, citrus-flavored leaves. Coriander is the common … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Cilantro
The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Source: The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar by Dr. Edward Group Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is made from nutritious, organically grown apples and retains many beneficial components because raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. ACV undergoes two fermentation processes where it produces enzymes and life giving nutrients that make apple cider vinegar the powerhouse … Continue reading The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
15 Foods High in Vitamin E
Source: 15 Foods High in Vitamin E by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin E is an important fat-soluble antioxidant compound that aids the body in neutralizing the harmful after-effects of oxidation of fats. Current research is even looking into the important role that this vitamin plays in stopping free-radical production, a key method of preventing the development of … Continue reading 15 Foods High in Vitamin E
The Health Benefits of Avocados
Source: The Health Benefits of Avocados by Dr. Edward Group Avocados are native to Central and South America and have been cultivated since approximately 8,000 B.C. By the mid-1800s, they had been introduced to Asia and Jamaica, but they did not arrive in the United States until the early 20th century. California and Florida produce most of … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Avocados
Many Man-Made Chemicals Detected in Drinking Water Supplies
For most of us who live in developed nations, the taps in our homes bring potable water right to our cups. But if you or your family has the habit of drinking water direct from the tap without additional filtering, then there is mounting evidence to make you reconsider such a routine. In a United … Continue reading Many Man-Made Chemicals Detected in Drinking Water Supplies
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