Source: Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Brazilian Pepper Tree by Dr. Edward Group Brazilian pepper tree is a shrubby tree that’s found on several continents, but native to Central and South America. The leaves and bark contain many active compounds including alkaloids and essential oil. The plant has a long history of use by peoples throughout its … Continue reading Fighting Fungus: Cleansing with Brazilian Pepper Tree
Fighting Fungus: Cleansing With Anise Seed
Source: Fighting Fungus: Cleansing With Anise Seed by Dr. Edward Group Anise, a plant native to Greece and Egypt, has been used since the seventh century to address health ailments and may best be identifiable today for its licorice flavor. During biblical times, taxes could be paid in crops, anise was one of them. The Romans … Continue reading Fighting Fungus: Cleansing With Anise Seed
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
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
7 Facts You May Not Know About Coconut Oil
Source: 7 Facts You May Not Know About Coconut Oil by Dr. Edward Group Cultures and countries across the world use and appreciate the coconut tree. Because of its nutritional and therapeutic values, it’s referred to as “Kalpavriksha” (the all giving tree) in India. As the name implies, the coconut palm is extremely versatile and used … Continue reading 7 Facts You May Not Know About Coconut Oil
7 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil
Source: 7 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil by Dr. Edward Group Lavender oil is a beneficial nectar extracted from the distinctive purple flowers of the lavender plant. This aromatic shrub, commonly known as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), originated in the western Mediterranean region and is now cultivated throughout the U.S., Europe, and Australia. A major reason … Continue reading 7 Health Benefits of Lavender Oil
The Health Benefits of Cloves
Source: The Health Benefits of Cloves by Dr. Edward Group Cloves are the dried flower buds of the Syzygium aromaticum tree. While the tree is indigenous to the Maluka Islands of Indonesia, cloves are now found in India, the West Indies, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Brazil, and Madagascar. For over 2,000 years, Indian and Chinese traditional medicine has made … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Cloves
The Signs of Toenail Fungus: Do You know if Your Feet Are Infected?
Source: The Signs of Toenail Fungus: Do You know if Your Feet Are Infected? by Dr. Edward Group No one likes the looks of ugly toenail fungus. Brittle, distorted and discolored toenails can be the source of major insecurity for many people, as well as a real hassle to get rid of. This form of fungus … Continue reading The Signs of Toenail Fungus: Do You know if Your Feet Are Infected?
The Benefits of Ozonated Olive Oil for Toenail Fungus
Source: The Benefits of Ozonated Olive Oil for Toenail Fungus by Dr. Edward Group If you’ve ever battled toe or foot fungus, you know how difficult it is to clear up. Relieving the pain, itchiness, odor, and discomfort associated with the condition can also be rather challenging. Untreated, foot fungus, also known as athlete’s foot or … Continue reading The Benefits of Ozonated Olive Oil for Toenail Fungus
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