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Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms & Natural Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 26, 2018

Are you sleep deprived or just tired? Not getting enough sleep is so common in the U.S. that more than one-third of Americans do not get enough, despite its importance to health and well-being. Sleep acts as a brain cleaner, clearing away neurotoxic waste that accumulates in the central nervous system when we're awake, which is why it is so crucial for optimal physical and mental health. Sleep is necessary for proper growth, digestion, healing, and maintenance of all the body's systems. In contrast, insufficient sleep leads to many harmful […]

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Leaky Gut: Symptoms, Causes, & Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 16, 2018

If you have a leaky gut — also called increased intestinal permeability — substances that should stay in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract pass through spaces called tight junctions. In a healthy gut, tight junctions act like gatekeepers, keeping partially digested food and microbiota in and allowing nutrients out. But if physical damage, chemical damage, pathogens, or illness injures the GI tract, the tight junctions loosen, leading to a leaky gut. A leaky gut is a risk factor for developing other conditions, including Crohn’s disease, allergies, and autoimmune and neurological disorders. […]

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Folate Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, and Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 31, 2018

If you're feeling weak or like you have low energy, folate deficiency might be to blame. Folate is one of the essential B vitamins – B9 to be exact. This water-soluble vitamin is essential for making red blood cells and keeping levels of the amino acid homocysteine low. Lack of sufficient folate is linked to a variety of concerns, including anemia, memory loss, bone fractures, and hearing loss. Folate is also critical for developing fetuses. (more…)

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Can’t Sleep? Discover Causes & Natural Solutions

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 1, 2018

The United States is a sleep-deprived nation. It shows in our health as well as how we age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sleep deprivation is a serious public health issue, and one in three adults don't get enough sleep.[1] Our ancestors did not have this issue, but the world has changed. (more…)

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How Does Vitamin B12 Support Energy and Metabolism?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 28, 2017

When you are feeling sluggish and slow, what do you do? Many people turn to caffeine in the form of teas, coffees, and energy drinks. These methods may provide temporary relief, but if you feel tired because of a B12 deficiency, caffeine won't solve the underlying concern. Lack of energy due to a B12 deficiency is more common than you think. Nearly 40 percent of Americans are deficient in vitamin B12.[1] Since this B vitamin plays a part in the production of red blood cells, nerve sheaths, and DNA, you’ll […]

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