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10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Sugar

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Oct 3, 2018

If you're looking for natural ways to lower your blood sugar, you're not alone. While diabetes affects some 30.3 million American adults, another 84.1 million have prediabetes. Prediabetes and its close cousin metabolic syndrome can lead to type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes when a person does not make dietary and lifestyle changes.[1] These numbers do not include women with gestational diabetes — glucose intolerance that comes on during pregnancy — or people who suffer from occasional blood-sugar swings. When you add all of those together, you have a huge number of […]

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Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms & Natural Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 26, 2018

Are you sleep deprived or just tired? Not getting enough sleep is so common in the U.S. that more than one-third of Americans do not get enough, despite its importance to health and well-being. Sleep acts as a brain cleaner, clearing away neurotoxic waste that accumulates in the central nervous system when we're awake, which is why it is so crucial for optimal physical and mental health. Sleep is necessary for proper growth, digestion, healing, and maintenance of all the body's systems. In contrast, insufficient sleep leads to many harmful […]

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Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 11, 2018

The golden, egg-shaped capsules are the latest craze among health seekers. Found in the tissues of oily, cold-water fish, the oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for many vital functions in the body, including brain function, muscle activity, and normal growth and development. But are fish oil capsules the only — or the best — source of omega-3 fatty acids? (more…)

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Top Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency and Best Natural Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group
Published Aug 21, 2018

Are you getting enough vitamin D? You might think so, but unless you consistently eat a balanced diet, get sunlight exposure, and take supplemental nutrients, you may not get enough vitamin D. You may even have a vitamin D deficiency. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 30 to 40 percent of the United States population doesn't get enough of this critical micronutrient.[1] This is of importance to all of us as vitamin D has a significant impact on your overall health and well-being.[2] […]

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The Health Benefits of Probiotics for Women

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 26, 2018

Appreciation for the role probiotic bacteria play in promoting good health has reached the mainstream, and more people than ever before are taking notice. Whether they’re reaching for yogurt or kombucha or taking a probiotic supplement, it’s common knowledge that probiotics offer huge health benefits. Not only are probiotics helpful for promoting healthy digestion, but research shows these beneficial microbes offer specific health benefits for women. (more…)

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