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Low Glycemic Diet: Help Prevent Diabetes & Heart Disease

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Oct 29, 2018

When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, not all carbs are created equal. The low-glycemic diet is based on a simple premise: avoid "bad" carbohydrate foods, which are those with a high number on the glycemic index (GI) scale while enjoying good carbs, fats, and proteins.[1] High-GI foods are typically sugary, processed, or low-fiber carbohydrates that your body digests quickly, sending your blood sugar levels skyrocketing. You may have heard the glycemic index mentioned in popular diet books and plans, and for good reason; understanding the glycemic index and […]

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10 Natural Ways to Lower Triglyceride Levels

By The Global Healing Team
Published Oct 12, 2018

If you've been diagnosed with high triglycerides, you're not alone. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 21.5 percent of all adults have above-normal triglyceride levels, also called hypertriglyceridemia or dyslipidemia.[1] High levels of triglycerides may not come with specific symptoms, but they may coincide with both high total blood cholesterol and low HDL ("good") cholesterol levels. Having too many triglycerides in the blood can raise your risk of heart disease and insulin resistance,[2] especially if you also have high blood pressure or high cholesterol.[3] (more…)

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What Is the Mediterranean Diet & Why Is It So Popular?

By The Global Healing Team
Published Oct 10, 2018

Widely considered one of the healthiest ways to eat, the Mediterranean diet is popular among nutritionists, physicians, and food lovers alike. The abundance of choices in a Mediterranean diet food list — which includes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and olive oil — makes adherence relatively easy compared with other diets. Following a Mediterranean diet meal plan can be good for the heart, aid weight loss efforts, and support a healthy and joyful lifestyle. (more…)

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Black Cumin Seed Oil: Top Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Oct 8, 2018

Gaining popularity these days as a weight loss aid and natural healing agent, black cumin seed oil comes with a centuries-old wellness pedigree. Black cumin seeds were popular among the Egyptian pharaohs and were even found in King Tutankhamun's tomb. Black cumin seed oil — sometimes called black seed oil — boosts the immune system, promotes balanced blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and wards off harmful organisms.[1] The book of Isaiah in the Bible mentions cumin (caraway) seed, and reportedly, the Prophet Mohammed said, "Hold on to the use of […]

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The Importance of Sleep & How to Get More of It

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2018

Roughly one in three adults in the United States do not get enough sleep.[1] That means that 33 percent of adults are regularly getting less than seven hours of shut-eye each night. Getting enough sleep is important to virtually every aspect of your health, from brain health to immune system function to body metabolism. Scientists believe that your nightly rest even clears "cobwebs" in the brain — metaphorically, of course — by removing toxic waste byproducts.[2] Word to the wise: get enough sleep if you want to think clearly and […]

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