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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...

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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...

Folate is great for heart health.

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...

A woman holding her Smartphone. In 2008, the Scientific American publication explained the danger of Wi-FI on the human brain.

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...

A pile of chickpeas on a table. Fatigue, chronic cold, infertility, and slow wound healing are signs of selenium deficiency.

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...

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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,...

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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...

Artificial sweeteners and GMO foods are unhealthy ingredients to avoid during pregnancy.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

A baby's toe. Breastfeeding help shape the immune system.

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...

A pregnant woman is holding her stomach. Placenta helps balance the bacteria in your gut.