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What Are the Causes of Nocturia?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Nocturia, the need to wake from sleep and urinate at least once a night, can lead to serious health complications. It may also indicate a serious, pre-existing health condition. Affecting both men and women of middle-age and older, nocturia should...
3 Early Signs You Have Kidney Stones
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Kidney stones are often called the worst pain on earth. Personal horror stories abound about them. It's easy to believe that horrific pain would be the only sign you've developed a kidney stone, but what if there are other early...
The 12 Best Foods for Testosterone Support
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Believe it or not, there are dietary choices you can make to help support normal testosterone (T) levels. For guys, getting enough testosterone boosting nutrients like zinc, vitamin D and protein (essential amino acids) can help reduce the need for...
The Dangers of Acetaminophen
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to proven, over-the-counter solutions for easing pain and controlling a fever, acetaminophen (also called paracetamol, and best known by the brand name, Tylenol) has long been the preferred recommendation for many. It is actually the most widely...
10 Things You Didn't Know About Yeast Infections
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
It's hard to live in a living world without some living organisms taking residence on or inside of your body. It might not be the most pleasant idea, but everyone is carrying bugs of some sort. Harmful organisms in the...
The Health Benefits of Protease
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A protease (also known as a proteolytic enzyme, peptidase or proteinase) is an enzyme that helps digest different kinds of proteins in a process called proteolysis. Proteases are a category of enzymes; some are produced by the body, some are...
The Health Benefits of Amylase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Amylase is one of the primary starch-digesting enzymes secreted in the body. This enzyme is somewhat unusual in that it is produced not only by the pancreas but also in the mouth as a component of saliva. In the oral...
Aspartame Makes You Gain Weight
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You want to lose weight, so you start trying to cut calories. The most obvious starting place seems to be switching from high-calorie foods with sugar to foods with zero calorie sweeteners, like aspartame. Better known by brand names, such...
5 Shocking Facts About Aspartame
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Aspartame is a nasty chemical that's sold as a zero-calorie healthy sweetener. But did you know that it's technically not calorie-free? Not a lot, only about 4 calories per gram. [1] That isn't a lot, and it's not a big...
Lung Detox Benefits From Chaparral
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There’s good news for sufferers of upper respiratory ailments. Chaparral (Larrea tridentata) is a flowering plant found in the deserts of southwest North America. This species may provide relief via its natural, organic compounds. Native Americans historically appreciated chaparral for...
The 50 Best Quotes About Health & Nutrition
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We recently did another contest on the official Global Healing Facebook Page. This time, the contest was to name your favorite healthy quote. Below is a list of quotes about health that we received from our Facebook readers. Healthy Quotes...
6 Health Benefits of Yoga
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Yoga is that eastern practice involving odd positions and stretches that may seem slightly strange, though many people swear by once they've tried it. It's well known to be relaxing and a healthy way to exercise. However, there are also...
