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9 Coffee Alternatives to Help You Kick the Habit

By Dr. Edward Group
Updated Jul 3, 2024

A cup of joe is a key part of many people's morning routine. Coffee isn't just aromatic and delicious — it promotes alertness and focus, suppresses appetite, and even aids with digestion.[1] Coffee acts as a stimulant, which means that it can increase your blood pressure and heart rate; it also gives some people headaches. And while it helps digestion in some people, it can cause stomach pain and indigestion in others, especially people who drink several cups a day. Maybe your healthcare provider recommended that you reduce your coffee […]

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Natural Appetite Suppressants: The Best Ways to Eat Less & Lose Weight

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

If you're looking to lose a few pounds or need a little metabolic boost, you may have considered using appetite suppressants. Appetite suppressants are substances that reduce your food cravings. But do they work? Many over-the-counter stimulants claim to suppress your appetite, but most contain unnecessary additives and synthetic ingredients that you should avoid. Lucky for you, there's evidence that some all-natural appetite suppressants might help. These natural supplements and lifestyle choices can help you eat less, burn fat and calories, crave less junk food, and feel fuller longer. And […]

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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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9 Natural Remedies for Headaches for Quick Relief

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

Did you know that headaches are the most common form of pain?[1] Relatively minor and temporary conditions such as dehydration, stress, the flu, a cold, an ear or tooth infection, or staring at a computer screen for too long cause most headaches. Others may be caused by underlying medical issues, like a blow to the head or something more serious. (more…)

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4 Harmful Effects of Caffeine

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

Whether you consume tea, coffee, sodas, energy drinks, or chocolate, you’re consuming some form of caffeine. This post is not meant to demonize caffeine altogether; in fact, at small amounts, caffeine has certain health benefits. It’s the excess use of caffeine that is an issue, as this compound can be addictive.[1] Caffeine doesn’t even provide true energy — it is merely a stimulant. Still, there are many who rely on it every day to get them going. Are you one those people? (more…)

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