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
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
10 Impressive Echinacea Benefits to Support Your Health
Source: 10 Impressive Echinacea Benefits to Support Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Echinacea is a powerful and beneficial herb used by people around the world to maintain good health. Every part of the plant, from the roots to the flower petals, is bursting with vital nutrients. With a reputation as a natural cold remedy, many people … Continue reading 10 Impressive Echinacea Benefits to Support Your Health
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
9 Impressive Health Benefits of Lemon Balm
Source: 9 Impressive Health Benefits of Lemon Balm by Dr. Edward Group Lemon balm has a reputation as an incredible herb for supporting good health. Its name is attributed to its lemony scent. The plant’s reputed effect on vigor and longevity are attributed to its popularity, and scientific studies have only served to reinforce its reputation. Let’s take a … Continue reading 9 Impressive Health Benefits of Lemon Balm
The Health Benefits of Peppermint Oil
Source: The Health Benefits of Peppermint Oil by Dr. Edward Group Essential oils are an excellent way to concentrate the benefits of therapeutic herbs and essential oils for nearly all herbs are available. One of the most beneficial is peppermint oil, which is extracted by steam distillation from the peppermint, or mentha piperita, plant. The primary … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Peppermint Oil
How the Body Uses Oxygen
Source: How the Body Uses Oxygen by Dr. Edward Group Oxygen is a colorless, odorless gas that is essential for life.[1] Life as we know it literally could not exist without oxygen. Billions of years ago there was very little oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere. Complex animal life did not, and could not, exist. The story of how … Continue reading How the Body Uses Oxygen
Natural Hemorrhoid Remedies – Ozonated Olive Oil
Source: Natural Hemorrhoid Remedies – Ozonated Olive Oil by Dr. Edward Group Ten million Americans suffer from hemorrhoids, according to a study done by the Cleveland Clinic. [1] And these are only the cases that have been reported, so the actual number is likely much higher. It’s estimated that 80% of adults will suffer from hemorrhoids during their lifetime. … Continue reading Natural Hemorrhoid Remedies – Ozonated Olive Oil
The Health Benefits of Mimosa Pudica for Hemorrhoids
Source: The Health Benefits of Mimosa Pudica for Hemorrhoids by Dr. Edward Group Mimosa Pudica is a small evergreen that grows in Brazil, Asia, Africa, and India. The plant has a number of nicknames, including shameful plant, touch-me-not, and sensitive plant. Mimosa Pudica earned these names because of an interesting quality- its leaves close when they’re … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Mimosa Pudica for Hemorrhoids
Dry Skin? Check Out These Quick Tips
Source: Dry Skin? Check Out These Quick Tips by Dr. Edward Group Dry skin is miserable. Dry, itchy, chapped, cracking… all of these things irritate its already sensitive nature. It’s typically worse in the winter, when low humidity and extreme cold combine to rob even more moisture away from the skin. Wind, air conditioning, and over exposure … Continue reading Dry Skin? Check Out These Quick Tips
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