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Healing Herbs: Embracing Nature's Medicine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

More than 5,000 years ago, Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia carved the names of commonly used healing herbs onto clay tablets. These tablets provide the first known record of various herbs and their specific healing properties. You might say it was...

A picture of aloe vera cut into pieces. Aloe vera is a powerful healing herb.

Enzymes in Food: 10 Best Foods for Gut Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Digestion is a complex process with many components and digestive enzymes are among the most important.[1] Digestive enzymes help break down food so that the body can use the nutrients within the food. For a healthy person, their body should...

A plate of pineapple chunks. Pineapples are naturally rich in digestive enzymes.

A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That Are Actually Healthy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When you're having digestive concerns, you may not feel like eating anything. Even your favorite food may seem unappetizing when you're dealing with nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or other digestive issues. Fortunately, there are easy-to-digest foods that can help you feel...

A couple of sliced and whole bananas. Bananas are an easy to digest food.

Magnesium Deficiency: Top Solutions, Causes, & Signs

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Causes Signs Foods Recommended Intake Supplements Most health-conscious people have heard of magnesium (Mg), but many of them don't know a whole lot about it. Compared to other vitamins and minerals, it tends to fly under the radar. But, it's...

Several magnesium-rich foods including dark chocolate, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, oats, and more.

Low-Oxalate Diet: One Way to Keep Away Kidney Stones

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Foods to Eat Foods to Avoid Meal Plan Ways to Reduce Oxalate Ask anyone who has had a kidney stone, and they'll tell you that it's one of the most unpleasant experiences they have ever had! Different types of kidney...

A basket of peaches. Peaches are a staple to a low-oxalate diet.

DASH Diet: A Plant-Based Meal Plan for Heart Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Foods to Eat Meal Plan Benefits Getting Started If you’ve been thinking about changing your diet in order to lose weight, lower your blood sugar or blood pressure, or just improve your overall health, you might have heard about the...

A salad of fresh fruit and vegetables in a bowl. Fruits and vegetables are a staple to the DASH diet.

Brittle Nails: Top Causes & Natural Remedies That Work

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Signs Causes Natural Remedies Precautions Having brittle nails that easily break, chip, and split is a common irritation for many people. Although brittle nails are painful and can affect day-to-day activities, fragile nails are usually just a cosmetic concern caused...

A woman soaking her nails in a homemade cuticle oil to strengthen nails. This is a natural remedy for brittle nails.

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.

Is It Bad to Wash Your Hair Every Day? Find Out Here

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Hair Types How Often to Wash Shampoo Choices Tips Washing your hair seems like a straightforward thing: lather, rinse, repeat. But ask five people and they probably all wash their hair at different frequencies — and may not even be...

Is It Bad to Wash Your Hair Every Day? Find Out Here

Healthiest Cooking Oils: 7 Oils to Use & 7 to Avoid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Types of Fats Healthiest Oils Cooking Oils to Avoid When it comes to the cooking oil in your cupboard, plant-based oils made from fruit, seeds, nuts, and grains are the way to go. They are a healthier choice than animal...

A small bowl of plant-based oil. Plant-based oils are some of the healthiest cooking oils you can find.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits Foods Supplements Deficiency Omega-3 fatty acids are known for their role in brain and heart health but are they all they're cracked up to be? Should you take fish oil to get your daily dose of omega-3s, or should...

A bowl of pistachios. Pistachios are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Plant-Based Diet: What to Eat, Avoid, Meal Plan, & More

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Foods to Eat Foods to Avoid Meal Plan Benefits Side Effects At Global Healing, we believe the foundation for health and wellness is a whole food, plant-based diet, with fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and grains that come directly from nature....

A plant-based meal in a bowl. Plant-based diets incorporate whole, natural vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and grains.