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Study: Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy Associated With Reduced Risk of Severe Language Delay in Children
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Pediatricians will tell you how important it is for expectant mothers to take prenatal vitamins during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when it's essential for mothers and their developing babies have access to all the vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients...
How to Make Your Own Organic Baby Food
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If genetically-modified and chemically-laden produce can cause adverse health effects in adults, imagine what it can do to an infant. Yet, many people who will buy their own organic produce also reach for conventional baby food when shopping for their...
7 Organic Baby Products to Know About
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you are concerned about getting chemical-free, non-genetically modified foods and products for yourself, you are likely concerned about the same for your baby. We know these products can cause long-term negative health effects, yet they continue to be marketed...
10 Things to Know About BPA
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There are 10 things about BPA each one of us should know to help us protect our most important resource-our children-from a number of horrible health conditions we would never wish on our worst enemies. These facts include information on...
9 Incredible Health Benefits of Folate
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Folate, or vitamin B9, is one of many essential vitamins. You may also be familiar with folic acid as a form of folate; folic acid is the synthetic version used for food fortification and supplements. Folate is important because it...
10 Shocking Facts about the Health Dangers of Wi-Fi
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Wi-Fi is convenient but many have raised doubts concerning the safety of unseen forces that permeate everything around us. Since the introduction of Wi-Fi in 1997, researchers have performed dozens of studies to explore the subject. The results are clear...
5 Signs You're Experiencing Selenium Deficiency
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Antioxidants have an enormously positive impact on our health but rarely does anyone specifically cite the significance of selenium, a powerful nutrient that double up as an antioxidant. Its positive impact on the immune system, brain health, and reproductive system...
EPA and FDA Issue New Warnings to Pregnant Women About Fish Consumption
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Recently, officials from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration issued new recommendations regarding seafood consumption limits for women who are pregnant or nursing. This release marks the first update on recommended fish consumption since 2004. In...
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...
