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8 Risk Factors for Autism

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Many people are aware that the number of cases of autism has been rising over the last few decades, but everyone is still fairly in the dark when it comes to knowing what puts unborn children at increased risk of...

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What are Obesogens?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Obesogens is an umbrella term given to the dozens of endocrine disruptors that play a role in obesity. Chemicals from plastics, like BPA, are known obesogens, and these chemicals pollute our waterways and pervade our homes. The effects of obesogens...

Obesogens are endocrine disruptors that play a role in obesity.

Vegan Diet and the Effects on Blood Formation

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Vegans follow one of the healthiest diets out there, but poor planning could have a negative effect on blood formation. Since many would argue blood is one of the most important things in the body, it’s crucial that you keep...

A table full of vegetables. If you're worried about blood formation, take vitamin B-12 or Iron when you're on a vegan diet.

Pepsi Swaps Aspartame for Sucralose: Is It Worth It?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Soda is hugely popular and many people are addicted to its sweet taste and fizzy texture. It's a big source of calories from refined sugar in the form of high fructose corn syrup. Diet sodas, which have artificial sweeteners instead...

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Using a Non-Stick Pan? You May Want to Read This

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Pans with a non-stick coating are convenient but new research suggests that the chemical used for the coating is extremely toxic and exposure on any level could prove dangerous to brain health, the reproductive system, and immune system. The Dangers...

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The 6 Best Vegan Supplements

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

As a vegan, making sure you get adequate nutrition is very important. Since many vitamins and minerals are more readily available from animal sources, it’s important to know how taking certain supplements could affect your health. Fortunately, a vegan diet...

B-12 and Iron are both available as a vegan supplement.

How Unhealthy Is White Flour?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

To enrich something means to make it richer by adding good things to it. If you add some organic apple cider vinegar to your water, you've enriched it. Enriched white flour must have lots of good things added, so it's...

White flour can lead to obesity.

5 Foods That Destroy Your Immune System

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

A strong immune system is vital for staying healthy. Getting enough sleep, exercising, and good nutrition are all things that support your immune system. Conversely, running on a sleep deficit, living a sedentary lifestyle, and eating unhealthy foods will make...

Drinking soda can destroy your immune system.

What Are The Health Benefits of Fulvic Acid?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The natural world is one big recycling bin. When plants and animals die, microscopic organisms help the matter decompose and, in the process, produce many beneficial byproducts. When this happens in nature, these byproducts are just absorbed back into the...

Fulvic acid occurs naturally in humus, a composting plant material used by nature.

Want Natural Insulation in Your Home? The 3 Best Options

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The insulation in your home can go a long way in regulating temperature, controlling sound, and lowering energy costs. The trouble with conventional insulation is that it can contain chemicals and other unnatural compounds that've been linked to negative health...

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Vegan Diet Dangers -- Do They Exist?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

In terms of health, a vegetarian diet can be one of the most healthy options. A new study even suggests a vegan diet could actually be the best when it comes to lowering heart disease and blood pressure. [1] It...

A colorful bowl of vegetables over a textured background.

How Pet Dander Impacts Lung and Sinus Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

While it’s safe to say we love our pets, we might not feel the same way about their dander. An allergy to dander (the dead skin pets shed) is common, yet understanding and finding relief from pet allergies is a...

A dog and a cat sitting. Allergens in your pet's dander can impact your sinus health.