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Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage

By Dr. Edward Group
Updated Mar 8, 2024

In an ideal world, you would get all the vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients from a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet. If you're like many women, life stays full of activities and you may not always have time to eat the most well-rounded meals. If you struggle to get the right nutrition and worry about what nutrients you need most as a woman, read on. The best vitamins will address your distinct dietary needs based on your age and stage of life. The vitamins you need most in younger […]

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What Is the Glycemic Index? Best Low Glycemic Index Foods

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Aug 14, 2023

The glycemic index (GI) is a way to measure the impact that carbohydrate-containing foods have on blood sugar, or blood glucose.[1] People are interested in understanding the glycemic index (and the glycemic load) of food so they can construct a healthier diet. Blood sugar affects many aspects of health, including the risk of getting cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, so watching the GI of foods in your diet can improve your overall health prospects. (more…)

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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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How to Reduce Plastic Use: 9 Easy Ideas

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 11, 2023

Did you know that every year, in 2018 alone, volunteers collected more than 23 million pounds of trash during the International Coastal Cleanup on beaches around the word?[1] More and more people are figuring out creative ways to reduce plastic use — so that it never creates waste in the first place! You may have heard the adage "reduce, reuse, and recycle," but it’s even simpler than it sounds. A few small changes to your daily habits can quickly add up to less plastic waste. You can swap everyday items […]

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