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Top 9 Foods That Calm Anxiety & Reduce Stress

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 18, 2019

They say you are what you eat, and when it comes to mental health, it’s truer than ever.[1, 2, 3] Eating well not only lifts your mood but also contributes to a happy, healthy brain. A plant-based diet full of fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, and gluten-free whole grains can calm the body and mind. Vegans, in particular, report feeling less stress and anxiety than omnivores or meat-eaters.[4] If you’re looking to learn more about foods that reduce anxiety, read on. Professional photographer Gia G. from Houston, Texas, gave up […]

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Top 10 Low-Carb, Keto Foods to Add to Your Kitchen

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 4, 2019

There are a lot of people out there following this trend of a ketogenic diet. This is nothing new! This has been around for a long time — Atkins did it! Ketogenic is nothing more than just eating “low carbohydrate” or low-carb. It's bringing your body into a state of ketosis, which means your body starts using ketones for fuel instead of glucose for fuel. What happens? You start losing weight, and that's why most people are using ketogenic diets. Everybody's always asking: What can I eat? Is keto good […]

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Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They’re Powerful for Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 25, 2019

Proteolytic enzymes have more than just a cool-sounding name. Pronounced prō-tē-a-li-tik, they offer superior health benefits, as well. As digestive aids, these enzymes break down protein in the foods you eat. They also help to build your cells, boost energy, reduce systemic redness and swelling, and stimulate the immune system. Your body naturally produces proteolytic enzymes, but you can also get them from foods. For example, papaya contains papain and pineapple has bromelain. You can also take proteolytic enzymes in supplement form for digestive and systemic support. What Are Proteolytic […]

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Osmotic Laxatives: Is This the Best Remedy for Constipation?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Oct 14, 2019

Occasional constipation happens. And it happens to a lot of people, a lot of the time. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, every year, over 2.5 million people visit their doctor for constipation.[1] If you’re one of them, you may want to know how to deal with this uncomfortable situation. Eating a nutritious diet, staying hydrated, and living a healthy lifestyle should be enough to keep things moving. But when that isn’t quite enough, many people look for something that can help them go. People in the United States […]

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How To Get Rid Of Canker Sores Without Medicine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Oct 9, 2019

Canker sores seem to come out of nowhere! But the truth is, there's often a culprit. They can come on due to stress, when you haven’t gotten enough sleep, or if you ate acidic food. The question becomes: what do you do about them, especially when you prefer using natural remedies to medicine? About one in every five people experience canker sores. These uncomfortable shallow lesions occur inside the mouth and not only feel irritating, but they also can make it hard to eat. While canker sores usually go away […]

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