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Folate Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, and Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Signs Benefits Causes Foods Daily Intake If you're feeling weak or like you have low energy, folate deficiency might be to blame. Folate is one of the essential B vitamins – B9 to be exact. This water-soluble vitamin is essential...

Kale can help with folate deficiency.

Natural Mosquito Repellent: A Safe Bug Spray That Really Works

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Summer is prime time for enjoying the outdoors. But more often than not, there's a dark cloud hanging over that backyard barbecue: bugs – and especially mosquitoes. These blood-seeking fun busters expertly follow their senses right to your skin. But...

Essential oils are great natural mosquito repellent.

How to Lower Cholesterol – Without Medication

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The body needs cholesterol to make hormones and vitamins and to digest food. But too much of this waxy substance — particularly the "bad" LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol — can attach to the walls of arteries and limit or block...

How to Lower Cholesterol – Without Medication

Environmental Stress: How It Affects Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Woman with environmental stressors contemplating how it’s affecting her health.

What Are Macronutrients? Their Importance & Best Sources

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Macronutrients are defined as chemical substances required in large amounts by the body for survival. The three macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates, and fats. If you’ve heard anyone talking about "macros," they’re referring to these critical nutrients. Some people also call...

Macronutrients are commonly found in foods such as walnuts.

The Health Benefits of Probiotics for Women

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits Probiotics & Pregnancy Best Probiotics for Women Appreciation for the role probiotic bacteria play in promoting good health has reached the mainstream, and more people than ever before are taking notice. Whether they’re reaching for yogurt or kombucha or...

Probiotic drink like kombucha is beneficial for women.

What Is Vitamin B12 and Why Is It Essential to Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Forms of B12 Benefits B-12 Intake Side Effects Source Deficiency Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin, which means the human body cannot make it on its own and must obtain it through food, supplementation, or, in some cases, prescription medication....

An individual running through the field. Your body doesn’t make vitamin B-12, you can get it from supplementation or diet.

Enemas for Constipation: Are They Harmful to Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When to Use Types Side Effects Remedies An enema is a procedure where you insert liquid or air into your colon through the rectum to clear out the lower bowel contents, or in other words, your poo. After you squeeze...

Woman with stomach discomfort from constipation, and looking for an enema as a remedy.

The Difference Between Systemic Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Types Benefits Sources Symptoms Side Effects Supplementation Whether breaking down foods or healing from injury, nearly every process in the human body involves chemical reactions. Enzymes are proteins that act as the catalysts for chemical reactions. Every cell in the...

Fruits in a bowl. Digestive enzymes help break down the fiber.

The Health Benefits of Cellulase

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

How It Works Benefits Best Source Did you know that no animal can digest plant fiber? A large portion of a plant is fibrous, tough cellulose, which makes up its cell walls. The cell walls of fungi, including Candida, is...

Cellulase can be in foods such as sprouts and herbs.

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...

Lemon water is a popular detox drink.

Hydrogen Water: Why You Should Drink It

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Hydrogen Defined Benefits Side Effects The benefits of hydrogen (H₂) were discovered centuries ago and used for medical purposes. Recently, this chemical element has become incredibly popular as an additive to drinking water known as “hydrogen water” for similar medical...

A glass of hydrogen water.