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What Is Meditation?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 26, 2015

Many people imagine meditation as a deep and complicated spiritual practice involving incomprehensible mantras and unobtainable seating postures. The reality is that anyone can practice meditation, nearly immediately, and it can be done in a variety of ways. Simply put, meditation is the suspension of linear thought and the connection to a deeper level of consciousness that dwells beneath the surface of the mind, also known as the subconscious mind or soul. Meditation History Meditation has been a part of human life from the very beginning of our culture. It […]

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8 Ways Chiropractic Benefits Sports Performance

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 14, 2015

During its 100-year history in America, chiropractic has gained steady acceptance for easing a wide array of physical ailments. The American Chiropractic Association describes chiropractic as a form of health care that focuses on musculoskeletal and nervous systems disorders and numerous studies support their assessment. [1] Chiropractic is common in sports medicine and many trainers will encourage it before, during, and after any physical performance. Let's take a look at a few examples of how chiropractic has benefited the sports world. Chiropractic Benefits for Sports Performance 1. Solid Body Maintenance […]

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3 Types of Exercise That Are Great for Lower Back Pain

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 30, 2014

There's no question that exercise is one of the best ways to strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and boost your metabolism. It turns out that quite a bit of evidence supports the idea that exercise can help lower back pain, too. Let's take a look at three types of exercise that can help alleviate back pain. (more…)

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5 Ways to Protect Your Spine at Work

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 18, 2014

Regardless if you have a job that requires a lot of heavy lifting, or you spend most of your days at a desk, or do something in between, back injuries are something you always want to avoid. They can happen really easily from physical strains, and many people don't realize that they can happen just as easily under conditions that don't immediately appear as strenuous. It doesn't matter where you work or what you do, protecting your spine is a must. (more…)

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6 Exercises to Stimulate Sex Drive

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 17, 2014

Sexual dysfunction is a concern that gets an enormous amount of attention. If you've been in front of a television for more than seven seconds, you've undoubtedly seen the advertisements from the many pharmaceutical companies who are constantly pushing their drugs on the impotent public. Of course, these pills often come with side effects potentially worse than the original issue (look up "priapism"). Can anything be done to stimulate libido naturally? Yes! Sexual activity is physical activity, and the best way to get physical is to be physical and exercise! […]

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