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Prostate Health: Best Supplements, Foods, & Natural Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group
Updated Jul 3, 2024

You likely don't give much thought to your prostate — until it starts to cause concern. If you’re a man advancing in age, you might notice common signs of an enlarged prostate gland. These include changes to your flow of urine, waking in the night to urinate, or frequent urination. You may feel like you can’t empty your bladder fully, that urination is not complete, or that the stream stops and starts. An enlarged prostate may also affect sexual activity. Prostate issues range from minor inconveniences to serious life-threatening illnesses. […]

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Top 8 Home Remedies for UTI Relief & What You Need to Avoid

By The Global Healing Team
Updated Jul 3, 2024

If you get a burning sensation when you're urinating, it could signal a urinary tract infection (UTI). "Feeling the burn" is a good thing when you're lifting weights or on a long run, but not when you have a UTI. In addition to traditional treatments, many UTI home remedies — like taking probiotics, drinking plenty of water, and drinking cranberry juice — may help. Better yet, these home remedies may prevent you from getting UTIs in the first place! UTIs are one of the most common health complaints, responsible for […]

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Toxic Chemicals and Their Impact on Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 27, 2024

You may have noticed that many companies now make household goods with “non-toxic” somewhere on the label – cleaning solutions, personal care items, food and beverage containers, children’s toys, clothing, and even things we eat are marketed as healthy alternatives to what people have used for decades. Why the switch? Modern research has found that many chemicals used in manufacturing (often for well-intended purposes, like durability or effectiveness) are harmful to humans, animals, and the environment. Understanding how these toxic chemicals can impact your health and knowing where you might […]

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Wait, My Urine Color Means WHAT? 7 Colors Explained

By The Global Healing Team
Updated May 31, 2024

"Peeing in a cup" is often one of the first tests your healthcare provider gives you, and it has long been a helpful diagnostic tool.[1] Sometimes just looking in the toilet can tell you a lot! People use the Bristol poop scale to diagnose issues with digestion, among other things, but you can also analyze your urine color to gain insight into your health — especially your level of hydration. Urine carries metabolic waste out of your system. It typically contains nitrogenous (nitrogen-based) compounds and gets filtered through the kidneys. […]

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10 Natural Remedies for Kidney Stones

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 31, 2024

The kidneys are among the most important organs in the human body. The kidneys help to detox and filter impurities from the blood, pulling waste products out and regulating fluid balance. They shunt unnecessary nutrients, excess water, and toxins to the bladder for elimination as urine. Kidney stones form when the kidneys are not able to process and excrete waste, excess minerals, and toxins and crystals of unprocessed minerals begin to develop. Kidney stones, if they’re large enough, may cause tearing and pain, some even block urine flow.[1] (more…)

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