The Health Benefits of Flaxseed Oil
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There has been a lot of talk about the health benefits of flaxseed oil but many people don't know exactly what it is and what it specifically does. Flax is a good source of plant omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber,...
Iodine Allergy: The Truth Behind Your Allergic Reaction
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Function Intake Sources Supplementation Iodine is an essential trace mineral that supports the body’s production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism — the chemical reactions that occur in every cell in the body and provide energy for life. So how...
4 Dangers of Food Dyes
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Artificial additives pervade our food supply at epic proportions. Manufacturers claim the stuff is added to enhance flavor, appearance, texture, and shelf life. Food dyes, a food additive used to deepen the color of candy, dry mixes, soups, and even...
Environmental Working Group Starts Petition to Keep Azodicarbonamide Out of Food
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There's been a lot of discussion lately about azodicarbonamide, also known as ADA. It's an industrial chemical used in the plastics industry to produce small gas bubbles; almost like carbonated plastic. It's what makes yoga mats and flip flops strong,...
The Health Benefits of Pectinase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Commonly found in many fruits, such as bananas and apples, pectinase in an enzyme that plays a key role in the digestive processes, and perhaps more importantly, in total physical well-being and anti-aging. Pectin is a type of fiber that...
The Health Benefits of Protease
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A protease (also known as a proteolytic enzyme, peptidase or proteinase) is an enzyme that helps digest different kinds of proteins in a process called proteolysis. Proteases are a category of enzymes; some are produced by the body, some are...
The Top 20 GMO Foods and Ingredients to Avoid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In the very short time since GMO foods were first introduced, they have tainted ecosystems, created financial strains for farmers, and introduced unnatural elements into the local, national, and global food supply. GMOs pose a danger to all of us...
The Health Benefits of Avena Sativa (Oats)
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Avena sativa is the name for the common oat, a common ingredient in many common foods. Oats are grown around the world and are a dietary staple for many, many people and with good reason. Oats are very nutritionally sound...
Genetically Modified Foods: Why You Should Avoid Them
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
It’s just as concerning as it sounds. Scientists have introduced into plants and animals, new, scientifically manipulated or chosen, genetic material, to advance and suppress traits as they see fit. The products are genetically modified foods. From as early as...
11 Natural Methods for Detoxing Your Body
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cleansing diets, herbs, and fasting programs may seem like a modern health trend, but societies have used natural cleansing methods to detoxify the body for hundreds of years. Many religions encourage people to fast as a means of cleansing both...
