10 Foods That Detox the Body
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to detoxing your body, there are many techniques you can follow as well as supplements you can take. One plan, in particular, is to eat detoxifying foods. These foods have properties that help your body's natural detoxification...
What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Types Considerations A fast is a voluntary practice in which people go for extended or structured periods without eating and drinking for spiritual, medical, or weight loss reasons. Others fast to protest or raise awareness for causes. Fasts vary...
The Stages of Fasting: What Happens To Your Body When You Fast?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4 Stage 5 Tips While fasting is nothing new, it is experiencing a resurgence in popularity as many discover its potential health benefits. If you are planning your first fast or looking for...
20 Health Benefits of Fasting for Whole Body Wellness
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Fasting has been recognized for its many health benefits dating back to Hippocrates. These benefits extend to everything from better weight management, improved cardiovascular health, healthier blood composition, and better cell recycling, among many others. Although there is not an...
5:2 Diet: Learn the Best Protocol Plus Tips for Success
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Overview Foods to Eat Fasting Types Benefits A popular form of fasting, the 5:2 diet involves eating five days per week — ideally, in a healthy manner, and fasting for two. Don't stress when you hear the word fast! You...
The Ultimate Guide to Detox Drinks for Body Cleansing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Detox Drink Defined Popular Detox Drinks Best Detox Drinks Commom Questions Whether you are trying to support a major body cleanse or you just want to boost your energy, detox drinks can enrich a healthy lifestyle and support your mind...
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Through Fasting
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Type 2 diabetes, sometimes referred to as adult-onset diabetes, doesn't have to be permanent. Fasting and calorie restriction can help you get control of your blood sugar, lower your blood pressure, and even help reverse type 2 diabetes. But, before...
How a 3-Day Fast Resets Your Immune System
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The benefits of fasting are many and various. Fasting supports good health by promoting a healthy body weight, encouraging normal cognitive function, and even facilitating detoxification. Now, research has also shown that fasting may help reset the immune system. How...
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...
How to Fast Safely: Considerations Before Starting a Fast
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you haven’t done the research, you might find yourself wondering if fasting is safe. You may have heard from people who’ve never even tried it that it’s crazy, dangerous, or just pointless. And yet, for thousands of years, many...
What Is Alternate Day Fasting?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Alternate day fasting (ADF) is a type of intermittent fasting in which you alternate between “fast days,” when you consume very few or zero calories, and “feed days” when you eat as much as you like. When done correctly, ADF...
The Fasting Diet: Tips for a Successful Fast
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A fasting diet is a nutritional therapy involving either full or partial caloric restriction. There are many ways you can prepare yourself for a fast. In this article, I’ll give you the tips and tricks that’ll help you successfully reach...