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3 Reasons to Avoid Food Additives

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Food additives are added to food during processing, typically to enhance color or freshness. While some of them are natural, many aren’t and all those unnatural additives have nasty side effects. Think about the artificial sweeteners hiding in diet soft...

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Trans Fat Ban Here to Stay

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The controversy surrounding trans fats has very little to do with their existence; after all, trans fats exist in nature in small amounts. What's really troubling is that they have continued to exist in the food supply for years, even...

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Your Ancestors Didn't Sleep the Way You Do

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Nobody questions the importance of getting enough sleep. At minimum, it's essential for rejuvenating the mind and revitalizing the body. But, what is enough? And what does it look like? Many people find they wake during the night and wonder...

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How Meat Is Toxic for Your Colon

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Meat in its natural state is not totally harmful. The thing is, we don't often get it in its natural state, and common preparation methods for the food makes it even worse for human health. Consider the changes that cows...

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The Vicious Truth About Antidepressants and Violent Behavior

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The brain is a complex organ, controlling our actions, cells, and emotions. When we mess with the brain, either inadvertently or with pharmaceutical medications, we can only expect a negative consequence in the process. If our body is exposed to...

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3 Artificial Sweeteners to Avoid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, and if you’re like me, you avoid them at all costs. Things like aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin can be found in a variety of processed diet foods; however, even some foods you wouldn’t expect contain these...

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The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Increased consumer awareness around the dangers of synthetic dyes, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and phthalates in conventional clothing is fueling a drastic revolution in the fashion industry and popular clothing stores, like H&M, Levi’s, and the Gap, are beginning to turn...

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The Paleo Cardiologist by Dr. Jack Wolfson

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The Paleo diet, a lifestyle approach deriving its beliefs from ancient dietary practices mixed with modern scientific ideas, has seen a surge of interest over the past few years. Just as there are many variations of a standard vegan or...

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The Real Danger Behind MRIs

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Magnetic resonance imaging is a common preventative and diagnostic method used in medicine, and at times this technology can be invaluable. Of course there are some health questions associated with the practice, in particular – what's the effect of the...

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8 Foods That Boost Your Immune System

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

If you’re looking for an immune system boost, the right vitamins and minerals can help. Although diet gets little attention in conventional media when it comes to supporting the immune system, it is one of the most powerful methods for...

Ginger and turmeric are one of many foods that can boost your immune system.

Support EWG's Fight Against the DARK Act

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

A new act is being heard in the House Subcommittee on Health, one that is attempting to keep Americans from knowing what’s in their food. Termed “Deny Americans the Rights to Know,” or DARK, this act will attempt to keep...

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Do Your Workout Clothes Contain Toxins?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Everyone knows that exercise improves your mood and supports your health. But, were you aware that the toxins in your workout clothes could be undermining those efforts? A recent news report covering research done by Greenpeace is showing startling evidence...

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