Self-Care While Social Distancing: 12 Ideas & Tips

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

How to Keep Calm Ways to Have Fun How to Stay Productive Health experts are recommending "social distancing" — staying home and going out only for essentials. Some people relish the idea, while others get a bit stir-crazy, even as...

A woman drinking herbal tea.

How to Reduce Plastic Use: 9 Easy Ideas

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Did you know that every year, in 2018 alone, volunteers collected more than 23 million pounds of trash during the International Coastal Cleanup on beaches around the word?[1] More and more people are figuring out creative ways to reduce plastic...

A reusable bag with produce.

6 Home Remedies for Acid Reflux

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Acid reflux is painful. Food and acid splash into the esophagus and cause belching, heartburn and, in some severe cases, chest pains. Some individuals have experienced pain so intense they thought they had a heart attack. If a person experiences...

A spoon of aloe vera. Inner aloe vera leaf gel supports digestion and is another great alternative for soothing acid reflux.

12 DIY Cleaning Recipes — From Hand Sanitizer to Floor Cleaner!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

It’s cleaning day! Time to put on your favorite old jeans, sweatpants, or even pajamas. Crank up some loud music or just enjoy the silence. The unpleasant smells and harsh chemicals usually associated with cleaning are a thing of the...

Half cut lemon on with a jar of baking soda on wooden cutting board

7 Creative Ways to Reduce Food Waste

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

You know that feeling when you open your refrigerator to discover that your bright green kale has turned straw yellow? You're not alone. In 2017, Americans generated more than 41 million tons of food waste![1] In fact, 30 to 40...

Vegetables in glass containers.

9 Eco-Friendly Ways to Make Baking Soda Part of Your Routine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a versatile, eco-friendly substance that could clean everything from your teeth to your oven safely and effectively? That could gently soothe your skin and freshen the air in your home? Well, this amazing...

A bowl of baking soda and lemons.

8 Tips for Creating a Relaxing Home

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

It seems like everyone wants a home that feels like a retreat: an environment that’s soothing, uplifting, and beautiful. Many of us are taking inspiration from the Danish word hygge (pronounced hoo-gah), which is all about creating a cozy home...

A woman sitting cozy reading a book.

Family Detox: How to Cultivate a Toxin-Free Home & Lifestyle

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview How To Detox Additonal Tips Today I'm going to discuss how you could achieve a clean and healthy body and a toxin-free home without feeling tired, sick, overwhelmed or even spending a lot of money. Make sure you watch...

Family Detox: How to Cultivate a Toxin-Free Home & Lifestyle

Environmental Stress: How It Affects Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Woman with environmental stressors contemplating how it’s affecting her health.

5 Benefits of Diatomaceous Earth

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Diatomaceous earth is a naturally formed, sedimentary mineral rock. It's derived from the remains of diatoms — oceanic unicellular algae.[1] Diatoms are over 30 million years old, and they're formed from the cementation of microscopic, algae-like plant remains into the...

A wooden bowl filled with diatomaceous earth in a powder form. It helps promote blood lipids and help detoxify toxic metals.

99 Things You Probably Didn't Know You Can Compost

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Anybody who has a composting bin or compost pile at their house knows that old apple cores, banana peels, and potato skins can be composted. The list of compostable items doesn’t stop there, in fact, it barely scratches the surface....

An individual is composting old vegetables. There are tons of items that you may not know you can compost.

Natural Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Few things are more annoying than the itching and scratching that accompanies a big, juicy mosquito bite. When a mosquito bites us, we itch due to the mosquito's saliva that gets left behind. The foreign saliva causes your body to...

Toothpaste is a great remedy for a quick relief from mosquito bites.