10 Natural Remedies for Athlete’s Foot

Source: 10 Natural Remedies for Athlete’s Foot by Dr. Edward Group Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that usually thrives in warm, damp places. The fungus, Tinea pedis, grows between the toes, on top of the feet, on toenails and between the fingers. White patches, scaly patches, and redness are all indicative of the fungus. Symptoms of … Continue reading 10 Natural Remedies for Athlete’s Foot

12 Interesting Facts About Nail Fungal Infections

Source: 12 Interesting Facts About Nail Fungal Infections by Dr. Edward Group A nail fungal infection, or onychomycosis, is a fungal imbalance that affects the fingernails and toenails. [1] The most common symptom is a thickening and discoloration of the nail to yellow, green, and even black. As the problem progresses, the nail bed can become uncomfortable, brittle, and … Continue reading 12 Interesting Facts About Nail Fungal Infections

Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba

Source: Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba by Dr. Edward Group Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) is a tree indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and Central America that can grow up to 90 feet tall and contributes to the rainforest canopy. Jatoba produces a dense, hardwood that is durable and termite resistant, making it very useful for carpentry, flooring, … Continue reading Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Jatoba

‘Poor man’s’ heavy metal detox – boost health without breaking the bank

Living in an increasingly toxic world, we're hard-pressed to keep health in top form -- even when we adopt an ultra-clean diet. As a rule of thumb, extra help is needed now and again to clear out accumulated environmental toxins. Be that as it may, intensive juice fast retreats or pricey detoxification protocols are oftentimes … Continue reading ‘Poor man’s’ heavy metal detox – boost health without breaking the bank

Plastic BAN List highlights the 9 top sources of plastic pollution

In a bid to reduce the amount of plastic pollution, the state of California banned the statewide use of plastic bags. Known as California Proposition 67, the ban took place almost immediately after it was passed on November of last year. Although the law has amassed a great amount of support, environmental groups such as The 5 … Continue reading Plastic BAN List highlights the 9 top sources of plastic pollution

The Weight Loss Benefits of Kelp

Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Kelp by Dr. Edward Group Kelp Supports A Healthy Metabolism Kelp is a form of seaweed found in shallow ocean waters and forms thick colonies that could almost be described as an “underwater forest.” If you’ve ever gone for a morning run on the beach, you may have seen it … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Kelp

The Weight Loss Benefits of Uva-Ursi

Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Uva-Ursi by Dr. Edward Group Arctostaphylos uva-ursi is small, woody, evergreen shrub native to Europe and parts of Asia. Also known as bearberry, the leaves of this small shrub have a history of therapeutic use dating back to the 2nd century. It has been widely used as an astringent and … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Uva-Ursi

The Weight Loss Benefits of Green Coffee Bean

Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Green Coffee Bean by Dr. Edward Group Green coffee bean extract, produced from the green beans of the Arabica plant, is a relatively new ingredient to weight loss products that has been getting strong attention; even being featured on the Dr. Oz program. This attention is not unfounded. Green coffee … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Green Coffee Bean

The Weight Loss Benefits of Gymnema

Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Gymnema by Dr. Edward Group What is Gymnema Sylvestre? Gymnema sylvestre is an herb found in the tropical forests of India and Asia. Gymnema has historic use as a therapy for diabetes and arthritis and has also earned significant recent interest as a multi-supportive therapy for weight management. Evidence suggests … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Gymnema

The Weight Loss Benefits of Hoodia Gordonii

Source: The Weight Loss Benefits of Hoodia Gordonii by Dr. Edward Group Hoodia gordonii is a succulent plant native to South Africa and Asia where indigenous populations have traditionally used it, most notably the Khoi-San, as an appetite and thirst suppressant during long hunting expeditions into harsh environments. These appetite-suppressing qualities of hoodia gordonii have made … Continue reading The Weight Loss Benefits of Hoodia Gordonii