Education

The Two Most Dangerous Artificial Sweeteners

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Artificial sweeteners were initially designed to be sugar substitutes and a helpful tool for the battle against the bulge. Unfortunately, the state of obesity in the world has gotten worse, and artificial sweeteners are clearly not helping. You can find...

A person is holding a teacup. Aspartame and sucralose are two dangerous artificial sweeteners.

Facts You Need to Know about Home Radiation

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

There is no doubt that home electronics have made our lives more convenient, more entertaining, and have helped us to stay better connected with those we love. Devices like microwaves and blenders have made food preparation quick and simple. Other...

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6 Avoidable Risk Factors for Asthma

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Many of us would agree there’s nothing worse than difficulty breathing, and while there are many conditions out there, I want to talk to you today about asthma. A terrible respiratory condition, it can greatly affect one’s quality of life....

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5 Crazy Facts About Poop

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

This post might not be for the squeamish, but give it a chance! From a scientific standpoint, human feces can be very interesting; if nothing else, all the buzz around using methane gas (harvested from manure) as an energy source...

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4 Encouraging Facts About Food in America

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

In today’s society, rarely is the news positive. Whether it’s on a local, national, or global level, networks generally focus on stories that can leave us disheartened and upset. Even some natural health websites will shift their focus of educating...

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7 Toxins Harming Your Brain Right Now

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Some of the most common substances found in everyday life are harming our cognitive function right now. Along with pesticides, you have substances like BPA, phthalates, mercury, lead, benzene, and flame retardants that are affecting you, even if you don’t...

A bottle of water. Chemicals like mercury and lead are toxins that can harm your brain.

Not All Dietary Supplements Are Created Equal

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Purchasing dietary supplements you can trust can be tricky. Many manufacturers of nutraceuticals put their efforts into marketing and fancy labels, instead of placing the majority of their resources into creating a product of quality. The simple truth is that...

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Support GMO Labeling in New England!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The Organic Consumers Association is working hard to support LD 991, a bill that will require GM foods to sport a label on its packaging. This push is just one in a long line of many by people like you...

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6 Toxins that Destroy Your Thyroid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Some people believe that the thyroid is the “heart” of the endocrine system. As one of the largest endocrine glands, it plays an important role in maintaining energy levels and secreting hormones — among other things. When the thyroid’s working...

A woman touching her thyroid area. Pesticides are one of many harm chemicals that affects the thyroid.

5 Unsettling Things in Your Drinking Water

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The public water supply doesn’t just provide drinking water, it's also the water we use to take a shower, water our plants, and wash our pets. Water is essential, but the majority of our water supply is full of nasty...

A person is pouring water. Pesticides and arsenic can be found in our drinking water.

Study: Eating Organic Limits Toxic Pesticide Exposure

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Although they are extremely toxic, organophosphate pesticides remain some of the most commonly used insecticides today. A variety of fruits and vegetables are regularly treated with organophosphates, including green beans, apples, grapes, and peaches. The Dangers of Organophosphate Pesticides This...

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7 Important Functions of Vitamin B12

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

It’s estimated nearly 40% of the American population suffers from B12 levels that are too low. [1] With low B12 levels, your brain doesn’t work quite right and more often than not you’re suffering from chronic fatigue. But vitamin B12...

A woman is walking in a sunny field. Healthy energy and mood improvement are one of the several functions of Vitamin B-12.