Juicing for Weight Loss: 6 Easy Recipes to Try

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits Weight Loss Recipes Health & Energy Recipes Tips Juicing has become a popular way to boost energy and lose weight. You may have heard juice cleansing radio ads, seen (or bought) expensive juices in the store, or maybe you've...

Five fruit and vegetable juices. Juicing for weight loss is effective for losing stubborn fat.

Laxative Side Effects & Safety: Everything You Need to Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Constipation causes discomfort and it can lead to embarrassing gas and uncomfortable bloating. Laxatives, which help evacuate stool from the bowels, are the go-to solution for most people dealing with constipation. Effective as that may be, some laxatives have mild...

A clean bathroom. Laxative side effects rare, but it can be serious

Enemas for Constipation: Are They Harmful to Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When to Use Types Side Effects Remedies An enema is a procedure where you insert liquid or air into your colon through the rectum to clear out the lower bowel contents, or in other words, your poo. After you squeeze...

Woman with stomach discomfort from constipation, and looking for an enema as a remedy.

What the Bristol Stool Scale Tells You About Your Poop

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

What Is It? How to Use Ways to Monitor How to Improve Your poop is an important indicator of how your body is running and your current health status. While using the appearance of your poop to gauge your wellness...

Bristol stool scale can help determine your health.

What’s the Best Colon Cleanse Diet?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Colon Defined Common Issues Symptoms Diet Plan Supplementation A healthy colon is the center of a healthy, happy life. The colon is a workhorse for your digestive system and helps absorb the nutrients your body needs. Unfortunately, with all the...

Fruits and berries are part of the colon cleanse diet.

Symptoms of Occasional Constipation and Natural Solutions

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Almost everyone has or will experience some form of constipation during their life. Signs or symptoms of constipation include infrequent bowel movements, painful stools, bloating, and the need to strain to pass waste. Causes of constipation include a poor diet,...

Dehydration is one of many constipation symptoms.

The Top Nutritious Foods High in Fiber

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body cannot digest. This essential nutrient is found only in plants; you can’t get it from animal products. Although fiber passes through your gut undigested, it’s a very important nutrient for...

The Top Nutritious Foods High in Fiber

Benefits of Prune Juice: A Powerful Constipation Reliever

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Nutrition Facts Benefits Recipes Side Effects You may have heard about prune juice for babies or older adults, but this purple-colored drink is breaking old stereotypes and gaining a whole new following. Don’t be mistaken, the health benefits of prune...

Constipation relief is one of many benefits of prune juice.

Benefits of Beets: How Can They Boost Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When it comes to healthy foods, it’s hard to beat beets. The nutrition facts for beets don't lie. They are a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are great for your health — antioxidants and fiber just to...

High nutrients are one of many beets benefits.

Common IBS Symptoms and the Best Natural Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Causes Symptoms IBS vs IBD Triggers Remedies Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as mucous colitis or spastic colon, is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. Put simply, that means that your bowels behave abnormally without evidence of damage from the...

A person drinking water. Bloating is one of the symptoms of Ibs.

Understanding the Chemistry of the Oxygen Element

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

First identified in the 17th century, oxygen is a gaseous, non-metallic element that makes life possible. The chemist and physician John Mayow proved that oxygen was critical to lifeforms, and could be removed by a naked flame and respiration. A...

"Rain falling on grass. Oxygen is a gaseous element critical to most lifeforms.

What Is Oxygen? Benefits and Functions Inside Your Body

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Oxygen is a colorless, odorless gas.[1] It is a chemical element and you can find it on the periodic table with the atomic number 8. Oxygen is the third most abundant element in the universe and makes up over 20%...

In the human body, oxygen makes up 65% of body mass.