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17 Home Remedies for Migraines That Really Work

By The Global Healing Team
Published Nov 16, 2018

There are headaches — and then there are migraines. About one in ten people experience these types of headaches, which bring intense pain and other symptoms. While some sufferers only get migraines occasionally, others have them several times a month, and they significantly interfere with daily life. The good news: Research shows that many migraine remedies, including natural herbs and supplements, provide effective relief and reduce the need for medication. These natural therapies can not only decrease the number of migraines you experience but also lessen the severity when one […]

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Is It Bad to Wash Your Hair Every Day? Find Out Here

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 14, 2018

Washing your hair seems like a straightforward thing: lather, rinse, repeat. But ask five people and they probably all wash their hair at different frequencies — and may not even be sure if they should wash more or less often. Washing too frequently can dry out your hair. Your scalp produces sebum, or oil, that keeps hair soft and shiny. If you wash too often, you may prevent your scalp's natural oil from traveling down the length of the hair, which keeps it moisturized. Excess washing can also dry hair, […]

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Healthiest Cooking Oils: 7 Oils to Use & 7 to Avoid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 12, 2018

When it comes to the cooking oil in your cupboard, plant-based oils made from fruit, seeds, nuts, and grains are the way to go. They are a healthier choice than animal fats which have all the health disadvantages of meat. From familiar olive oil to exotic macadamia oil, plant-based oils can be rich and flavorful or light and neutral. You can use them for sautéing, frying, baking, roasting, and drizzling on salad. However, not all cooking oils are created equal. They all offer different benefits (or detractions) to your health. […]

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 7, 2018

Omega-3 fatty acids are known for their role in brain and heart health but are they all they're cracked up to be? Should you take fish oil to get your daily dose of omega-3s, or should you opt for plant-based options instead? So many questions! If DHA, EPA, and ALA sound like alphabet soup to you, read on — we'll provide clarity. (more…)

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Plant-Based Diet: What to Eat, Avoid, Meal Plan, & More

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 5, 2018

At Global Healing, we believe the foundation for health and wellness is a whole food, plant-based diet, with fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and grains that come directly from nature. After twenty years in the natural health industry, I know that following a plant-based diet that's free of processed and packaged foods — and adding in exercise and a positive attitude — will bring you the best results for your health and happiness.[1] As the famous Greek philosopher Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food." (more…)

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