5 Powerful Lithium Effects on the Brain

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Brain Benefits Foods Supplements Side Effects Did you know lithium is a naturally occurring mineral — an alkali metal — found all over the earth? The name lithium derives from the Greek word lithos, meaning stone. Traces of lithium exist...

A grandfather and son working on a puzzle.

Lithium Orotate Benefits for Your Brain & Beyond

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits Side Effects and Precautions Sources In the early 1900s, people flocked to Lithia Springs in Georgia, a hot spring known for its lithium-enriched water. Hailed for its therapeutic properties as a mood booster, stress reliever, and aphrodisiac, the lithiated...

A woman relieving stress by reading in the park. Lithium orotate is another way to manage stress.

Benefits of Lithium: A Vital Nutrient for the Brain & Body

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits Food Sources Supplements Precautions When you hear the word 'lithium', what do you think of? Maybe it reminds you of a Nirvana song. Or perhaps you know lithium as one of three elements that comprised the universe when it...

A man focusing on reading a book. Increased focus is a benefit of lithium.

17 Home Remedies for Migraines That Really Work

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Symptoms Remedies Causes Food Triggers There are headaches — and then there are migraines. About one in ten people experience these types of headaches, which bring intense pain and other symptoms. While some sufferers only get migraines occasionally, others have...

A cup of ginger tea. Ginger tea is a natural home remedy for migraines.

Brain Fog: How to Naturally Get Rid of Brain Fatigue

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Symptoms Causes Natural Remedies Supplements If you struggle with poor focus, mental fatigue, or confusion, brain fog may be the culprit. Though not a medically recognized condition, brain fog is a common complaint. The condition often happens in older people...

A woman who is unable to concentrate and experiencing brain fog while working on multiple tasks.

Fish Oil Supplements: Are the Fish Oil Benefits True?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits Forms Daily Intake Side Effects 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...

Healthy skin and hair are one of many fish oil benefits.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Top 10 Benefits & Possible Side Effects

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Sources Benefits Side Effects Antioxidants are nutrients that counteract the natural deterioration of cells. Raw, organic fruits and vegetables provide a wide array of antioxidants. Antioxidants are also present in herbs like astragalus root and Tibetan rhodiola. In recent years,...

A bowl of Broccoli in a wooden bowl over a wooden tabletop with other green vegetables in the background.

What Is Intrinsic Factor?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Intrinsic factor is the most obscure — yet most important — glycoprotein in the human body. It has only one primary function that is essential for good health. Produced by the parietal cells of the stomach as well as the...

A woman is doing yoga. Intrinsic factor is a material that is removed from the stomach that allows the body to absorb vitamin b-12.

Everything You Need to Know About Ketosis

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Ketosis is a metabolic state in which your body uses fat rather than sugar for energy. Your body shifts into ketosis when your blood sugar is low, and the glycogen in your muscles has been depleted. Typically, this happens when...

Ketosis may help contribute towards weight loss.

The Link Between B12, Brain Function, and Memory

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Due to vitamin B12’s association with energy metabolism, you might wonder what purpose it serves in your brain’s health and memory. There are a few complex roles that this B vitamin participates in — beyond releasing energy — that play...

Green vines on a wall shaped like a human head. B-12 is good for memory and overall brain health.

The Health Benefits of Probiotics

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits How They Work Strains Foods Supplementation Side Effects Gut health is a balancing act. Stress, toxins, and a bad diet can upset the balance and throw your whole digestive system into complete disarray. Probiotics are one key to keeping...

Sauerkraut is an excellent source of probiotics.

Top 5 Foods for the Pineal Gland

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

If you’re seeking enlightenment through meditation, or perhaps you’re just looking to obtain a good night’s rest, you need a healthy pineal gland. Often referred to as the third eye, this small, pinecone-shaped endocrine organ located in the brain secretes...

A bowl of organic olive oil. It acts as an antioxidant, allowing lactic acid and toxins to be released from the pores of the skin.