January 2016 - Page 3 of 3 - Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

Epazote: Discover its Health Benefits and Uses

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 15, 2016

Have you ever heard of epazote (pronounced eh-puh-ZOE-tay)? Epazote is a herb with a long history of use as a spice in Latin American cuisine and as an effective, natural remedy for eliminating harmful organisms from the digestive tract. [1] With a scientific name Dysphania ambrosioides (formerly chenopodium ambrosioides), this green leafy vegetable is native to Central America, southern Mexico, and South America. It is believed that the Mayans were among the first to harness the many benefits of this herb. [1] (more…)

Vitamin A: Health Benefits, Best Foods, and More

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 18, 2016

While I can’t stress enough just how important all the vitamins and minerals are for your overall well being, today we’re going to focus on vitamin A. Vitamin A is fat-soluble, a powerful antioxidant, and part of a family of compounds that are vitally important to the body. It supports the immune system, helps strengthen vision, assists with normal organ function, reproduction, and more. [1] (more…)

The Clear Skin Diet: Can Foods Cause Acne?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 4, 2016

The torment of acne has become a rite of passage for teens. But, as it turns out, acne is not a condition limited to adolescents. Today, over 40 percent of American adults age 25 and over deal with clinical, facial acne. That includes 12 percent of people who are considered middle-aged! What's most startling is that this condition is not a global phenomenon. Young adults in other, non-western societies experience a substantially lower incidence of acne.[1] (more…)

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