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Organic Nutritional Supplements: The Top 5 Benefits

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 11, 2019

"I'm mindful of everything I put into my body," says Sarah R., a Crossfit devotee and competitive weightlifter. "But even if I wasn't an athlete, I'd use organic supplements. My daughter and I once read the list of ingredients in one of the synthetic supplements I'd been taking. I was dismayed to discover how many unnecessary and unhealthy chemicals were in it." That’s when she switched to organic. “I figured if I'm making the effort to eat organic, clean foods, I should do the same for my vitamins and supplements, […]

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Supplements 101: A Guide on Choosing the Right Vitamins

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 27, 2019

With so many supplements out there, where do you start? Taking supplements can vastly improve your life, alleviating pain, boosting energy, and aiding in many other ways. So, I'm going to give you a crash course on how to get started. Think of it as Supplements 101. Either watch the video below or keep reading to learn everything you need to know about vitamins and supplements. How to Choose the Right Vitamin SupplementsLength: 11 minutes Beginning Your Supplements Journey According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, 68 percent of Americans […]

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What’s the Best Way to Take CBD?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Oct 30, 2019

There are so many CBD products out there, from creams and lotions to extracts and pills, edibles, even vaping. So, if you're interested in taking CBD for your health, what is the best way to take it? Keep reading to learn the best ways to take CBD. CBD Overview So, cannabidiol, also known as CBD is a naturally occurring compound from the Cannabis plant. CBD is best taken in a full-spectrum, organic extract derived from the hemp plant. This way it contains all of the other cannabinoids, as well as […]

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Is Melatonin Safe? Benefits, Side Effects, & Alternatives

By Dr. Edward Group
Published Oct 23, 2019

In the quest for a good night's sleep, some people turn to melatonin as a useful ally. Although your body produces this sleep hormone naturally, some people take melatonin in a supplement form. But is melatonin safe? Whether you have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep, melatonin may seem like a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter sleeping pills.[1] While melatonin is generally safe for short-term use, taking it regularly over the long-term may worsen your sleep issues. Read on to find out why. What Is Melatonin? Melatonin […]

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Histamine Intolerance: 6 Remedies Plus Foods to Eat & Avoid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Oct 21, 2019

Itchy, scratchy skin. Unexplained sneezing and red, watery eyes. Constant headaches? Is this an allergy — or something else? You may be experiencing histamine intolerance — when too many of these compounds have built up in your blood, causing an allergy-like reaction. Histamines themselves are immune fighters that respond to foreign invaders, like pollen or food you're sensitive to. But when you get too much, then pow! — histamine intolerance hits. Histamine intolerance is not the same as histamine sensitivity. If you're histamine-sensitive, any amount will cause a reaction. With […]

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