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Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published May 27, 2020

In some ways, your skin is like a road map of your life. The chin scar from when you fell off your bike in second grade, the crinkles around your eyes from decades of laughter, the crease that appears when you’re deep in thought… These signposts mark your unique journey. Yet some signs of aging — sagging skin, wrinkles, or spots — are preventable and reversible, and you can slow them down with healthy lifestyle and nutritional choices. Whether you’re just starting to see signs of aging or want to […]

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Boost Your Immunity With this Vitamin C Smoothie

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published May 4, 2020

Forget "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." What you really want to reach for are oranges, papayas, mangos, pineapple, and other tropical fruits high in vitamin C! This essential vitamin boosts your immune response when it’s most important.[1] Plus, it’s a powerful antioxidant — and not just on its own. It helps regenerate other antioxidants in your body.[1] Many people eat oranges to get a vitamin C boost; did you know that one orange contains 78 percent of your recommended daily value?[1] Yet you might be surprised that […]

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How Vitamin C Boosts the Immune System

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Mar 30, 2020

When you feel the sniffles coming on, what’s your go-to remedy? Do you reach for a refreshing glass of orange juice? Do you listen to your grandma’s advice to eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and veggies to help you feel better? As it turns out, the age-old wisdom to load up on this potent vitamin to get and stay healthy is more than an old wives’ tale. Vitamin C is a proven antioxidant that has many essential functions in the body, including supporting the immune system.[1] But how does […]

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What’s the Best Time to Take Vitamins?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Mar 2, 2020

You wake up, stretch, and focus on your day before heading into the kitchen to start your morning routine. Along with a tall glass of water, perhaps herbal tea and a nutritious breakfast, you get pumped for the day by beginning your supplement regime. But have you ever wondered when you should take each vitamin or mineral? Does it matter if you take it before, during, or after eating — and which meal? We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive guide on the best time to take the most common […]

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Top 8 Home Remedies for UTI Relief & What You Need to Avoid

By The Global Healing Team
Published May 6, 2019

If you get a burning sensation when you're urinating, it could signal a urinary tract infection (UTI). "Feeling the burn" is a good thing when you're lifting weights or on a long run, but not when you have a UTI. In addition to traditional treatments, many UTI home remedies — like taking probiotics, drinking plenty of water, and drinking cranberry juice — may help. Better yet, these home remedies may prevent you from getting UTIs in the first place! UTIs are one of the most common health complaints, responsible for […]

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