Dr. Edward Group, DC, Author at Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

Learn How to Lower Cortisol Levels Naturally

By The Global Healing Team
Updated Jul 3, 2024

Imagine you're on your way to a crucial job interview. You're stuck in traffic and worried you'll miss the appointment. You can't take an alternate route, and time is ticking. If you could see your cells, you would realize that your body is most likely responding by releasing cortisol, a "stress hormone." Stressful situations, lack of sleep, and even busy lifestyles can elevate cortisol levels in your body. However, when cortisol levels stay high for long periods, it can have a negative effect on your health. Fortunately, you can easily […]

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Healthy Heart Tips: 17 Ways to a Happy Heart

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 6, 2019

The human heart is an organ that we all cherish, and for good reason! Be it the rush of love or the pumping of blood, our hearts are our life force. Yet the leading cause of death in the world is not malnutrition, starvation, or violence, but heart disease. With growing accessibility to unhealthy food and more sedentary lifestyles, the world is facing a heart crisis. Scientists have gathered a wealth of evidence on factors that affect heart health. The bottom line? Your risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular and coronary […]

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Omega-7 Fatty Acids: Benefits of a Lesser-Known Omega Fatty Acid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 4, 2019

Fats often get a bad rap, but the truth is, your body needs healthy fats for energy production, nutrient absorption, and overall cell health. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fats provide energy, maintain brain and heart health, and even help reduce inflammation in the body. Every cell in your body uses fats and their building blocks — called fatty acids. You have probably heard of omega-3 fatty acids, which many people buy as supplements. You may have even heard of omega-6s — a fatty acid that people often get too […]

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5 Powerful Lithium Effects on the Brain

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 31, 2019

Did you know lithium is a naturally occurring mineral — an alkali metal — found all over the earth? The name lithium derives from the Greek word lithos, meaning stone. Traces of lithium exist in granite rock around the world, as well as in soil and water. Lithium is so plentiful in our environment that even your food contains trace amounts. Like calcium and potassium, your body requires lithium to function properly. While high doses of lithium may have some associations with mental conditions, the fact is, lithium is a […]

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The Healing Power of a Gut Cleanse: 6-Day Detox

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jul 3, 2024

The body is an incredible machine. Each person's body has a built-in detox system — starting with the gastrointestinal (GI) tract — that processes toxins, chemicals, and other harmful substances that your food inevitably contains. The GI tract begins to remove harmful substances from your food by sending them out of the body in your stool or to the liver and kidneys to be fully detoxified. The GI tract also breaks down the food you eat, using the nutrients to build muscle, bone, brain, and other critical body tissues. Over […]

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