Source: Are Constipation and Back Pain Related? by Dr. Edward Group A member of our customer service team recently received feedback from a customer who had been experiencing such severe constipation that it was segueing into lower back pain. This isn’t the first time I’ve heard a report like this. Soreness and lower back pain can … Continue reading Are Constipation and Back Pain Related?
Consequences of Calcium Deficiency
Source: Consequences of Calcium Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group The rumors are true, getting enough calcium is a mandatory prerequisite to having healthy teeth and bones. There are other factors involved, but adequate calcium levels are definitely a large part of the equation. When you lack sufficient levels of calcium, your body will extract it from … Continue reading Consequences of Calcium Deficiency
New Study Says Caucasians at Higher Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency
Source: New Study Says Caucasians at Higher Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency by Dr. Edward Group Perhaps the most misguided health advice given by many well-meaning health enthusiasts and government agencies in the past 25 years is to avoid direct sunlight exposure. While it is true that excessive sun exposure can increase unfavorable results in one’s … Continue reading New Study Says Caucasians at Higher Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency
Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks?
Source: Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks? by Dr. Edward Group Authors of a new study [1] have concluded that males with a low level of Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, are more likely to suffer a heart attack.There are a variety of clinical studies showing that the death rates attributed to cardiovascular diseases … Continue reading Is There A Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency & Heart Attacks?
6 Benefits of Tongkat Ali for Women’s Health
Source: 6 Benefits of Tongkat Ali for Women’s Health by Dr. Edward Group Hormone imbalance is a common health for many women today. Exposure to toxins that exhibit estrogen-like effects — and there are plenty — can throw a woman’s hormone production off kilter. Common symptoms include fatigue, slowed metabolism, low libido, and brain fog. Herbalists and … Continue reading 6 Benefits of Tongkat Ali for Women’s Health
5 Ways to Protect Your Spine at Work
Source: 5 Ways to Protect Your Spine at Work by Dr. Edward Group 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 … Continue reading 5 Ways to Protect Your Spine at Work
3 Types of Exercise that are Great for Lower Back Pain
Source: 3 Types of Exercise that are Great for Lower Back Pain by Dr. Edward Group 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, … Continue reading 3 Types of Exercise that are Great for Lower Back Pain
What Is Cupping Therapy and Why Is It Trending?
Source: What Is Cupping Therapy and Why Is It Trending? by Dr. Edward Group Cupping therapy is an ancient practice that is now considered part of the complementary and alternative (CAM) medicine category, along with acupuncture and aromatherapy. During a cupping therapy session, a massage or acupuncture therapist applies suction cups to various areas of the … Continue reading What Is Cupping Therapy and Why Is It Trending?
The Benefits of Acupuncture
Source: The Benefits of Acupuncture by Dr. Edward Group One alternative healing technique is the ancient practice of acupuncture. This technique involves the shallow insertion of specialized needles into the skin along the meridian points of the body. The needles have a very small diameter which makes them more easily tolerated than regular injection needles. Acupuncturists … Continue reading The Benefits of Acupuncture
Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds
Malnutrition is a common side effect of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The damage Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, and other bowel diseases inflict upon the intestinal tract makes it nearly impossible for proper absorption of essential vitamins and minerals the human body requires to thrive. More than a million people are believed to suffer from IBD in … Continue reading Vitamin D Deficiency Puts Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients at Greater Risk of Osteoporosis, Study Finds
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