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The 10 Best Ways to Find Happiness in the New Year

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

As the holiday season winds down and the calendar switches to a new year, it’s natural to take stock of where you are and what you can improve in your life. It’s no surprise that many people have the same...

A family playing in the park.

Recipe: Indian Korma Curry With Moringa Leaves

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

While most of us in the Western world know moringa as a health food supplement or "superfood," its leaves are so protein-rich and nutrient-dense that experts use it to alleviate undernutrition in some parts of the world! Leaves of Moringa...

A bowl of moringa korma curry.

Moringa for Weight Loss: How Does It Work?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Deep green in color and with an earthy aroma, moringa leaves are known around the world as a nutritional and therapeutic powerhouse. Of late, it’s become a popular superfood, and for good reason. It’s packed with protein, antioxidants, minerals, and...

A bowl of moringa powder.

Top 9 Foods That Calm Anxiety & Reduce Stress

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

They say you are what you eat, and when it comes to mental health, it’s truer than ever.[1, 2, 3] Eating well not only lifts your mood but also contributes to a happy, healthy brain. A plant-based diet full of...

A cup of tea.

How Licorice Root Benefits & Balances Candida Overgrowth

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Balance Fungus & Candida How to Use In ancient Egypt, if you wanted something sweet to quench your thirst, you couldn’t grab a sports drink at a local convenience store. Instead, Egyptians made a liquid drink from licorice root...

A bowl of licorice roots.

Organic Nutritional Supplements: The Top 5 Benefits

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

"I'm mindful of everything I put into my body," says Sarah R., a Crossfit devotee and competitive weightlifter. "But even if I wasn't an athlete, I'd use organic supplements. My daughter and I once read the list of ingredients in...

A bowl of organic supplements.

Abdominal Massage for Constipation: Benefits & Directions

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Directions Tips Benefits Other Ways to Help Your Gut Abdominal massage used to be the go-to treatment for constipation. It’s a safe and natural way to ease that stopped up feeling, and the gas and bloating that often go with...

A woman getting an abdominal massage.

Top 10 Low-Carb, Keto Foods to Add to Your Kitchen

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

There are a lot of people out there following this trend of a ketogenic diet. This is nothing new! This has been around for a long time — Atkins did it! Ketogenic is nothing more than just eating “low carbohydrate”...

Avocados cut-in-half over a wooden tabletop.

Anise Seed: An All-Natural Remedy For Candida & Fungus

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Anise Seed & Candida Uses Herbs for Candida With delicate, white floral bouquets atop long branches, the anise plant lends a lovely look to any yard or wild field. Related to fennel and Queen Anne’s lace, anise (Pimpinella anisum)...

A couple of anise seeds on a wooden board.

Supplements 101: A Guide on Choosing the Right Vitamins

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

With so many supplements out there, where do you start? Taking supplements can vastly improve your life, alleviating pain, boosting energy, and aiding in many other ways. So, I'm going to give you a crash course on how to get...

Supplements 101: A Guide on Choosing the Right Vitamins

Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They're Powerful for Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Top 5 Benefits Sources Proteolytic enzymes have more than just a cool-sounding name. Pronounced prō-​tē-​a-​li-​ti​k, they offer superior health benefits, as well. As digestive aids, these enzymes break down protein in the foods you eat. They also help to...

A plate of papaya. Papaya is a good source of proteolytic enzymes.

All You Should Know About Castor Oil: An Age-Old Home Remedy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Top Benefits Uses & DIY Recipes Not so long ago, moms everywhere used castor oil as a cure-all for many ailments, from stomach pain to fever to its most famous use — easing constipation. Take a teaspoon, and you...

The castor oil plant Ricinus communis.