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The Benefits of Homemade Breast Milk Yogurt for Babies
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Over the past few years, a renewed interest in natural parenting has spread like wildfire. Books, magazines, and websites have all been outlets for increasing awareness of natural childbirth, nutrition, and holistic parenting techniques. With all of this ongoing discussion,...
5 Unhealthy Ingredients to Avoid During Pregnancy
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you're pregnant, you want to assure that your developing child is receiving only the very best. One way to do this is to consume as much natural, plant-based foods as possible. Unfortunately, there are many different theories about what...
5 Amazing Benefits of Natural Childbirth
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The wondrous experience of birth is often destroyed by the routine practice of medicine, with many medical professionals and mothers alike assuming that birth needs pharmaceutical interventions (i.e., epidural). In reality, nothing could be further from the truth! While there...
BPA Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Lung Concerns in Young Children
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy may cause children to experience breathing concerns in their first four years, according to a study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics. [1] The longitudinal study looked at the exposure to BPA...
6 Facts About Pesticides That Will Make You Angry
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many Americans recognize pesticides are a serious concern and are linked to all sorts of health concerns. As if getting sick isn't bad enough, let's take a look at a few facts about pesticides that'll simply make you angry. Pesticides...
5 Reasons Breastfeeding is Awesome
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many mothers choose breastfeeding because of the close bonding experience and the fact that it's the most nutritious option for their baby. Commercial formulas, even the organic ones, simply can't compare. Let's take a look at 5 proven reasons why...
7 Ways to Protect Your Placenta
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant hear a lot about things they can do to help their baby, but not so much about how to encourage the health of their placenta. Considering that the placenta is the...
New Report Ranks U.S. Poorly for Maternal Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
According to a new report conducted by the State of the World Mother’s, the United States ranks 33 out of 179 countries surveyed for maternal health. [1] Just last year, the U.S. was at 31. How can a country so...
Is There a Link Between Antidepressants and Birth Defects?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The rate of mental disorder diagnoses has grown exponentially in recent years, as has antidepressant use. People of all ages are being prescribed mind-altering drugs to battle depression, despite evidence suggesting they do more harm than good and sometimes don't...
What Is Butcher's Broom?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Butcher’s broom, or Ruscus aculeatus, is an evergreen like shrub with a long history of use in Europe for promoting circulatory system health. Among other benefits, butcher’s broom helps tighten blood vessels and capillaries, which has generated interest for use...
The Health Benefits of Mimosa Pudica for Hemorrhoids
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Mimosa Pudica is a small evergreen that grows in Brazil, Asia, Africa, and India. The plant has a number of nicknames, including shameful plant, touch-me-not, and sensitive plant. Mimosa Pudica earned these names because of an interesting quality- its leaves...
8 Must-Know Facts About Sauna Bathing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
From Finland, to the United States, to Russia, and Japan, sauna bathing has gained considerable popularity. The heat in a sauna, often around 180-200 degrees Fahrenheit, envelopes the body, causing sweat production to increase. Many sauna bathers will tell you...
