Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

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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Natural Fat Burners: Which Ones Actually Work?

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

We all want a magic pill that can help us burn fat. Unfortunately, those don't exist. However, natural fat burners — foods and nutritional supplements that have fat-burning properties — can aid a healthy diet and exercise plan.[1] However, they cannot solve your weight concerns on their own; that requires you to also change your habits and aim for a healthy lifestyle. You can find natural fat burners in foods, including herbs, spices, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods. Alternatively, you can purchase fat-burning supplements that come in capsules, powders, […]

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Weight Loss Supplements: Which One Is Right for You?

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

Most people have tried to lose weight at some point in their life, whether it's dropping a few pounds or embarking on a more significant weight loss journey. You may try to lose weight to achieve a better quality of life, improved health, a decreased risk of disease, or simply to look better in your clothes. You may have wondered whether weight loss supplements can help. The short answer is yes — but most likely, you will not see benefits unless you exercise and follow a healthy diet. The best […]

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Which Metabolism Boosters Work? The Top 6 Boosters Explained

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

Metabolism. We've all heard friends and colleagues complain that theirs has ground to a halt or slowly chugs along, preventing them from dropping weight. We’ve also all seen the ads and commercials for metabolism boosters — products that claim to push your metabolism into high gear and promote weight loss. Are there really foods, pills, and supplements that boost your metabolism and make it easy to lose weight? Are they a good idea? If they work, how? And who should try them? Below, we discuss which metabolism-boosting supplements work best, […]

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The Best Weight-Loss Foods to Keep You Healthy

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

If you're looking to shed pounds, success depends on what you put on your plate. The best foods for weight loss are often the simplest choices you can make: whole, nutrient-rich foods that you can feel good about eating. On your next trip to the grocery store, or while you plan your weekly meals, include the following healthy choices in your repertoire. Whether you struggle with extra pounds or you're a parent helping your kids eat better, these weight-loss foods can be your friend. Not only will they help trim […]

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