Report: French Lawmakers Call Attention to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
For years, the scientific community has been debating the exact effects that endocrine disruptors have on the human body. Now, the environmental ministry of France is calling for urgent action from the Council of the European Union, arguing that the...
10 Shocking Facts About Mercury Amalgam
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Mercury is toxic to humans and dental amalgam fillings, which uses a 50% mercury base combined with other metals, is one of the most common types of exposure. Research proving the extensive damage mercury can cause to human tissue and...
The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Not long ago, I discussed 12 ways toxins are sneaking into your life, and while I briefly mentioned the health dangers of flame-retardants, that was just the tip of the iceberg. There’s been a lot of talk lately about these...
5 Reasons Phthalates Should Be Banned Immediately
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Not that long ago, I talked about 12 ways toxins are sneaking into your life, and while all toxins are bad news, there’s one group that should be banned immediately. I’m talking about phthalates; these are a class of chemicals...
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine system disorders in women. [1] Affecting between 10 and 20 percent of reproductive-age women, PCOS is caused by an imbalance in female hormones. [2] A healthy endocrine system is...
4 Natural Approaches to PCOS
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I’ve been talking a lot about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and I even discussed 7 signs of PCOS in a recent post. Many of you are probably wondering if there are ways to approach PCOS using natural methods. While there are...
4 Health Consequences of Soy for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Soy milk is heralded as being a healthy alternative to dairy, with many proponents noting its low levels of saturated fat and absence of dietary cholesterol. Despite these claims, soy contains phytoestrogens, compounds that can disrupt hormones. Women in particular...
What Is Menopause?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Menopause is a major change in a woman's life. It’s marked by a cessation of menstrual cycles and a rise of physical symptoms – hot flashes, decreased energy, and depressed mood, just to name a few. [1] Modern medicine has...
3 Serious Dangers of Testosterone Replacement
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Testosterone replacement therapy is a topic with many angles and one that has gotten the most attention is safety. Advocates for testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, say the approach offers many benefits, including libido support, energy, increased muscle mass and...
How Gluten Destroys Thyroid Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I have already discussed my disdain for gluten in previous articles, citing numerous research studies reporting its negative effects on the brain and digestive health. Gluten is a very hard protein found in wheat, barley, and rye products, and most...
4 Health Benefits of Avena Sativa for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
More than likely, you are probably familiar with oats and may also be slightly aware of their many health benefits. Something you may not have heard of, however, is oat straw, or the green stem of the oat plant. Deriving...
The Top 5 Questions About Male Menopause
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Stereotypically, men are notoriously bad at addressing their health concerns. If something hurts, they opt to tough it out. If a preventative procedure is uncomfortable, they put it off. It seems that the more "embarrassing" a concern is, the more...
