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The Gut-Brain Connection: Boost Mental Health Through the Gut

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 26, 2023

Have you ever thought of improving your mental health through the gut? If not, you should be. Your gut is where digestion begins, but it's also connected to your brain and at least 70 percent of your immune system. You simply can't be healthy if your gut isn't healthy. The "gut" is a general term that describes the entire digestive system. This includes the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, gallbladder, small intestine, and large intestine (aka the colon). Your gut is packed with bacteria and home to 2,000 different species that […]

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What Is Body Scan Meditation & How Can It Help You Relax?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jul 12, 2023

When you’re feeling stressed, it’s helpful to pay attention to your body because it helps ground you.[1, 2] There are many types of meditation to try, but body scan meditation is especially helpful when stress shows up in your body — a tight neck, headaches, or a clenched jaw. A body scan meditation involves mentally going through each part of your body and "checking in" to see how it is feeling. You may not even realize how tense you are until you do this exercise! Connie H., a minister, therapist, […]

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3 Ways to Increase Mental Health in the WorkPlace

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published May 1, 2023

Mental wellness plays a significant role in the workplace, as it impacts an individual's ability to perform daily tasks, manage workload, and deal with stress effectively. Given the demands of modern jobs, it is common for individuals to experience burnout when they overlook their mental wellbeing. This can result in exhaustion, reduced productivity, and decreased job satisfaction. It is therefore crucial to understand the signs of poor mental health while working.Recognizing the signs while workingHere are a few common signs of stress in the workplace:Physical Symptoms HeadachesFatigueStomach problemsEmotional ChangesIrritabilityAnxietyFeeling overwhelmedPoor […]

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Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Top Causes & Home Remedies

By The Global Healing Team
Updated Oct 31, 2022

At certain times in a woman's life, hormonal fluctuation is expected — during puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause, for example. Other times, a hormonal imbalance may occur because of a stressful time in your life, lack of sleep, or even certain health conditions. If you want to know whether you may have a hormonal imbalance, what are its symptoms, and what you can do about it, read on. (more…)

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15 Oregano Oil Uses & Benefits for Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group
Updated Feb 18, 2022

Without a doubt, oregano oil is one of the best natural supplements you can get. It’s produced from the perennial herb oregano and loaded with free-radical-crushing antioxidants. A growing body of research has shown that oregano oil offers many positive health benefits and is one of the most potent natural remedies in existence.[1] In particular, there has been a significant evaluation of its effects against harmful organisms; investigations even been made by major pharmaceutical companies. Let’s take a look at why there’s so much interest in oregano oil and its […]

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