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Metal Toxicity: Health Dangers of Nickel

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Nickel is a metal, commonly used to make coins, magnets, jewelry, stainless steel, electronics, and components of industrial machines. Most people are familiar with the attractive mirror-finish that can be achieved by nickel plating. However, despite the beautiful appearance, nickel...

Coins like nickel can cause metal toxicity.

Kidney Stones and Pregnancy: What Every Woman Should Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Kidney stones affect both the mother and the unborn baby, negatively impacting health, development, and delivery. Being pregnant doesn't necessarily increase the chances you're going to develop kidney stones, but being pregnant can make it harder to remedy them. Every...

Kidney stones during pregnancy can affect the fetus.

Does It Matter How Late We Eat?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Some may reason that it shouldn't matter how late we eat just as long as the calories we consume are within range of what our bodies need. However, eating late affects the body in a different way than eating a...

Does It Matter How Late We Eat?

7 Reasons You Should Buy Fair Trade Coffee

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We have all heard much buzz lately about buying fair trade and organic products, particularly in reference to daily commodities such as coffee. But what does "fair trade" actually mean? And why is it so important to buy fair trade,...

A bag of coffee beans.

8 Uses for Organic Beeswax

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Beeswax is an amazing natural substance that can be used in many ways to improve our lives. A book could be written about its uses... and probably has been written. It's essential to purchase organic beeswax. In order to be...

Organic beeswax can be used for cooking or as a skin moisturizer.

Is Taurine in Energy Drinks Dangerous?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The multi-billion dollar phenomenon of energy drinks has captured the attention of scientists and nutritionists across the country. One of the main reasons is taurine, a common ingredient found in the caffeine and sugar-laden concoctions. What Is Taurine? Taurine is...

Open soda cans. Taurine shows an anxiolytic effect on the central nervous system.

10 Health Conditions that Cause Bad Breath

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Many causes of bad breath can be easily addressed. Sometimes, however, bad breath reflects a more serious underlying condition. It could also be a side effect of certain medical treatments or therapies. Whatever the cause, chronic bad breath is not...

A woman is covering her mouth. Allergies and diabetes can cause bad breath.

3 Known Contributors to Autism

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Cases of autism have risen exponentially in recent years, and researchers are scrambling to find better ways of dealing with the disorder. There has been a 30% increase just within the past two years, [1] suggesting that there are modern...

A little boy playing in rain puddles.

6 Benefits of Liver Cleansing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Your liver is responsible for processing toxins in the body, so you’ll want to keep it working at its best. Sometimes, though, diet or lifestyle can catch up to you. If that happens, a liver cleanse becomes necessary. With a...

A glass of liver cleansing juice. Many people ignore liver cleansing, but there are some benefits linked with the practice.

10 Vegetarian Recipes Kids Love

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

It’s been said that children don’t like their vegetables and that it’s difficult to get kids to eat healthy foods. In reality, kids and adults alike would love eating fresh, nourishing foods as long as they are prepared correctly and...

Carrot fries is a great vegetarian recipe for kids.

Tell the FDA to Protect Small Farms

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized each year due to food contamination, and up to 3,000 food-related fatalities occur annually in the United States. Now, changes are being considered to the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act, or FSMA, in...

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Natural Hemorrhoid Remedies - Ozonated Olive Oil

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Ten million Americans suffer from hemorrhoids, according to a study done by the Cleveland Clinic. [1] And these are only the cases that have been reported, so the actual number is likely much higher. It’s estimated that 80% of adults...

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