Understanding the Alkaline Diet and Its Benefits
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Proponents of the alkaline diet claim that eating certain foods influences the body’s acid-base homeostasis, or pH levels. It's believed that encouraging a healthy, pH balanced environment within the body can produce favorable effects on one's health.[1] It sounds like...
10 Foods That Detox the Body
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to detoxing your body, there are many techniques you can follow as well as supplements you can take. One plan, in particular, is to eat detoxifying foods. These foods have properties that help your body's natural detoxification...
The Detox Diet: 9 Simple Steps for Whole Body Cleansing
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We promote internal cleansing to help remove toxicants that accumulate in your body as a result of your diet and the environment around you. But if you want to take your efforts a step further, cutting back on the food-related...
The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Recently, somebody forwarded me an article from USA Today titled Stripping the Diet Raw [1], which featured the many benefits of following a raw food diet. The article commented on the fact that if we look at the natural world,...
10 Reasons to Buy Your Fruits & Veggies at Your Local Farmer’s Market
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Which of these two scenarios sounds more vibrant for the overall quality of life and health? The wind on your face, the sun on your skin, you talk with a local farmer about the size and taste of this year's...
10 Facts about Calcium
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Did you know that calcium accounts for around 1.5 to 2 percent of your body weight? This vital mineral is perhaps best known to strengthen bones, teeth, the heart, and slash your risk of developing a number of diseases. On...