Why Am I Always Tired? Simple Tips to Stay Alert

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

It never fails — you go to bed to get some much-desired rest, wake up thinking you got plenty, and then suddenly you're tired again. Or maybe you just feel tired all the time, and for seemingly no reason —...

A table with tea and lavender.

Natural Home Remedies for Restless Leg Syndrome

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Natural Remedies Causes Yikes, what is that? You are lying down in bed but there is a creeping, tingling, pulling sensation in your legs, which gives you a strong, uncontrollable urge to move your legs. In fact, it feels...

Woman stretching on yoga mat. Stretching is a natural home remedy that can help alleviate symptoms of restless leg syndrome.

The Importance of Sleep & How to Get More of It

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Stages Benefits Amount of Sleep Signs of Deprivation Tips Roughly one in three adults in the United States do not get enough sleep.[1] That means that 33 percent of adults are regularly getting less than seven hours of shut-eye each...

The Importance of Sleep & How to Get More of It

Sleep Deprivation: Symptoms & Natural Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Stages Causes Symptoms Health Effects Natural Remedies Are you sleep deprived or just tired? Not getting enough sleep is so common in the U.S. that more than one-third of Americans do not get enough, despite its importance to health and...

A messy bed. Sleep deprivation can lead to health issues.

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.

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.

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.

What Is Intrinsic Factor?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Intrinsic factor is the most obscure — yet most important — glycoprotein in the human body. It has only one primary function that is essential for good health. Produced by the parietal cells of the stomach as well as the...

A woman is doing yoga. Intrinsic factor is a material that is removed from the stomach that allows the body to absorb vitamin b-12.

Can Cayenne Pepper Aid in Weight Loss?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Cayenne pepper is a potent weight loss aid that can help curb your appetite, heat up your metabolism, and even help burn extra fat. With these significant benefits, it should be no surprise that cayenne is an integral part of...

Cayenne pepper can aid with weight loss by igniting your metabolism.

The Link Between B12, Brain Function, and Memory

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Due to vitamin B12’s association with energy metabolism, you might wonder what purpose it serves in your brain’s health and memory. There are a few complex roles that this B vitamin participates in — beyond releasing energy — that play...

Green vines on a wall shaped like a human head. B-12 is good for memory and overall brain health.

How Does Vitamin B12 Support Energy and Metabolism?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When you are feeling sluggish and slow, what do you do? Many people turn to caffeine in the form of teas, coffees, and energy drinks. These methods may provide temporary relief, but if you feel tired because of a B12...

A woman carrying her son while playing in an open outdoor space.

The Top 10 Supplements to Boost Energy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Feeling tired now and then is normal and natural. It may just mean you need more sleep, and getting a full night’s rest may relieve any fatigue you're feeling. A chronic state of fatigue, however, represents a much bigger issue....

A woman cartwheeling on the beach. I recommend this list of supplements such as B12 and iodine to help boost your energy.