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Dangers of Using Laxatives for Weight Loss
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Losing weight has become a primary health concern for millions of people. If you have a few extra pounds, losing it can provide innumerable benefits to your body. Lowered blood pressure, lowered cholesterol, more energy, improved mood - it really...
Calcium in Vegetables
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You may be surprised to learn that there is enough calcium in vegetables to supply all of your daily calcium requirements. The advertising industry has led us all to believe that cow's milk is the best primary source of this...
DuPont Herbicide "Imprelis" Blamed for Tree Deaths
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Let's be clear, herbicides and pesticides are poisons. Herbicides are intended to control unwanted plants; pesticides are used to control unwanted pests. This is accomplished by killing the already present weeds, insects, or otherwise, or by making the environment inhospitable...
New Approach to Management of Overeating in Children
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Obesity has been called a plague of the modern Western World. Each year in the United States alone, obesity is directly or indirectly responsible for billions of dollars of preventable medical treatment, and billions more are lost due to its...
Arsenic in Apple and Grape Juice Poses Health Risks
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many children enjoy drinking apple or grape juice and many parents see juice as a healthy alternative to soda and artificially flavored fruit punch. New research, however, suggests these juices are not as innocent as we're led to believe. In...
The Health Benefits of Pectinase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Commonly found in many fruits, such as bananas and apples, pectinase in an enzyme that plays a key role in the digestive processes, and perhaps more importantly, in total physical well-being and anti-aging. Pectin is a type of fiber that...
FDA Announces They Will Consider Ban on Mercury Amalgam Fillings
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Nobody enjoys a visit to the dentist. It's the sort of thing most of us go well out of our way to avoid whenever possible. There are times, however, when even the most vigilant daily flossers have no choice but...
The Health Dangers of Energy Drinks
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Often promising a quick boost, an "energy drink" is generally defined as a drink which contains ingredients claimed to enhance mental and physical performance- in some way or another. Energy drinks have soared in popularity since the 1990’s and there...
The Lung Cleansing Benefits of Osha Root
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Osha, or Ligusticum porteri, (also called bear root) is an important perennial herb that inhabits the dry, upland meadows and ravines of the Rocky Mountain. The beneficial part of the osha plant is the root, which has long been used...
Iodine and Radiation
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
After nuclear disasters like Fukushima and Chernobyl, many people around the world have begun looking into natural ways to protect themselves from the negative effects of radiation - particularly those who reside near nuclear facilities or other problematic sites. This...
What is Chiropractic? 7 Fast Facts
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Chiropractic care has become a common and recommended treatment for many ailments. It's often covered by health insurance and the US government offers chiropractic care for members of the armed services; a licensed chiropractor is even stationed in the Capitol...
What Is Millet? 6 Reasons to Add it to Your Diet
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Sensitivity to gluten is on the rise, as is the demand for gluten-free foods; especially grains. Although there are many new, processed foods that are being marketed as gluten-free, a considerable number of people are taking a step back and...
