April 2020 - Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

What Is Body Scan Meditation & How Can It Help You Relax?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jul 12, 2023

When you’re feeling stressed, it’s helpful to pay attention to your body because it helps ground you.[1, 2] There are many types of meditation to try, but body scan meditation is especially helpful when stress shows up in your body — a tight neck, headaches, or a clenched jaw. A body scan meditation involves mentally going through each part of your body and "checking in" to see how it is feeling. You may not even realize how tense you are until you do this exercise! Connie H., a minister, therapist, […]

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What Are Whole Foods, & Why Are They Important for Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 27, 2020

If you think eating healthy is boring and bland, you’ve not learned the incredible, palate-pleasing wonders of a whole-foods diet. But what are whole foods? Pure and unprocessed, whole foods include luscious fruits, nutritious and vibrantly-hued vegetables, hearty and wholesome legumes, snackable seeds, and more. "Whole" does not mean you can’t cook these vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and grains, or chop them, puree them, or combine them with other foods. Rather, it means you buy (or grow and harvest) the items whole, without chemical preservatives, colors, and other additives. In […]

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12 DIY Cleaning Recipes — From Hand Sanitizer to Floor Cleaner!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 22, 2020

It’s cleaning day! Time to put on your favorite old jeans, sweatpants, or even pajamas. Crank up some loud music or just enjoy the silence. The unpleasant smells and harsh chemicals usually associated with cleaning are a thing of the past with these "Do it yourself" or DIY cleaning recipes. Don’t dread giving the toilet bowl or kitchen floors a good scrubbing when you use all-natural homemade cleaning products. These recipes can make you feel great about cleaning toxin-free! These easy recipes can work for every room of your house. […]

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Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 24, 2022

Iodine deficiency is a global health issue. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates over two billion people may be iodine deficient, with up to 50 million of them suffering from serious symptoms of iodine deficiency, such as brain damage.[1] Once a rare concern in the Western world, this imbalance is on the rise in North America. This may be related to modern industrial agricultural practices and a lack of minerals in the soil.[2] Environmental pollutants have robbed the soil of nutrients, and this translates into poor iodine content in foods.[3] […]

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Cordyceps Fungus: Top 7 Benefits of This Miracle Mushroom

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 20, 2020

For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine practitioners used Cordyceps to give men a natural boost of vitality. That's one of the reasons why it's so popular in coffee blends these days. Men are, once again, turning to medicinal mushrooms like Cordyceps to boost sex drive, energy, and exercise performance.[1, 2] Ang Wang, a Chinese author from the 1600s, brought Cordyceps to the world's attention. He wrote about its uses in his 1694 book, The Classic of Herbal Medicine, a record of all known Chinese medicinal herbs. What Is Cordyceps? Though often […]

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