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
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
5 Health Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp seed oil is a great source of high-quality nutrients and has a long history of use in Eastern culture as a multi-purpose natural remedy. Despite its widespread popularity, prejudice related to its association with cannabis has kept it from common use in the West. While the oil contains virtually no THC, the psychoactive element … Continue reading 5 Health Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil
Benefits of Hemp Seed
by Dr. Edward Group Hemp is a plant so versatile in its uses, it’s hard to believe there are some fools among us who stifle its uses. It’s a shame, because around the globe, hemp has been used for centuries to make rope, wax, paper, cloth, fuel and as a food source. Nutritionally, the seeds of … Continue reading Benefits of Hemp Seed
What Is Capsaicin? 9 Topical Uses and Benefits
Source: What Is Capsaicin? 9 Topical Uses and Benefits by Dr. Edward Group Capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) comes from chili peppers (Capsicum spp.) and gives them their heat.[1] Capsaicin has a lot to offer, and its analgesic properties are at the top of the list.[2]Analgesics are a type of pain reliever and include acetaminophen, a non-aspirin pain reliever, which … Continue reading What Is Capsaicin? 9 Topical Uses and Benefits
7 Berries You Should Eat Every Day
Source: 7 Berries You Should Eat Every Day by Dr. Edward Group Berries have been shown to be some of the healthiest foods on the planet. It seems new research is constantly being published and berries are being recognized and analyzed for their health giving properties. Extremely high in antioxidants, berries are among my favorite foods. In … Continue reading 7 Berries You Should Eat Every Day
The Health Benefits of Olive Oil
Source: The Health Benefits of Olive Oil by Dr. Edward Group Olive oil, like wine, has been around forever. For people of the Mediterranean, it has had medicinal, even magical powers through the ages. The olive tree is considered a symbol of peace and glory.Olives were first cultivated in the eastern part of the Mediterranean around 5000 … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Olive Oil
What Are the Health Benefits of Dandelion Root?
Source: What Are the Health Benefits of Dandelion Root? by Dr. Edward Group You may consider dandelion as a type of weed, but its root has a long history of therapeutic use. Dandelion has been used since ancient times for its healthful properties and support for liver complaints. [1] In Korean herbal medicine dandelion has been … Continue reading What Are the Health Benefits of Dandelion Root?
7 Reasons Why Stevia is Better Than Refined Sugar
Source: 7 Reasons Why Stevia is Better Than Refined Sugar by Dr. Edward Group Stevia is a natural sweetener, derived from the stevia rebaudiana plant that was first discovered centuries ago in Paraguay by the native population. But it wasn’t until the late 19th century that a Swiss botanist working in South America documented the so-called … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why Stevia is Better Than Refined Sugar
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