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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.

Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits With 7 DIY Jojoba Skin Care Recipes

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Top Benefits DIY Recipes Pronounced hu-HO-buh, the jojoba plant is a wonder of nature. Native to the American southwest, its golden oil has been used for hundreds of years. Various Native American tribes living in the Sonoran Desert used...

A jar of jojoba oil.

Andropause: What It Is & Natural Ways to Boost Vitality

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Andropause is a term applied to men who have reached a certain age where their testosterone levels decline. Certain lifestyle and dietary factors can make it worse, and certain natural herbs and lifestyle habits can make it better. Continue reading...

Andropause: What It Is & Natural Ways to Boost Vitality

Natural Ways to Lower Elevated Liver Enzymes

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Signs Natural Remedies The liver is the detoxification hub of your body. It works with your digestive tract, gallbladder, and pancreas to process everything you eat and drink, from almonds to zucchini — plus the occasional donut. But sometimes,...

A field of milk thistle.

What's the Best Way to Take CBD?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

There are so many CBD products out there, from creams and lotions to extracts and pills, edibles, even vaping. So, if you're interested in taking CBD for your health, what is the best way to take it? Keep reading to...

A hemp plant, as well as the hemp extract.

Is Melatonin Safe? Benefits, Side Effects, & Alternatives

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Is It Safe? Benefits Side Effects In the quest for a good night's sleep, some people turn to melatonin as a useful ally. Although your body produces this sleep hormone naturally, some people take melatonin in a supplement form....

A white bed.

Pancreatic Enzymes: What They Do & Why You Need Them

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We all have times when we eat too much — holiday meals, for example. While the body can handle occasional overeating, doing it on a regular basis causes more harm than just weight gain. When you eat, your organs must...

A bowl of sauerkraut.