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3 Types of Exercise That Are Great for Lower Back Pain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There's no question that exercise is one of the best ways to strengthen your body, improve flexibility, and boost your metabolism. It turns out that quite a bit of evidence supports the idea that exercise can help lower back pain,...
8 Shocking Facts About GMOs
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Finding food that has not been genetically modified can be tricky. Unfortunately, the companies that produce GMOs have sold the public a box of rocks with the notion that GMOs are the answer to nature’s mistakes, namely pests, disease, and...
12 Sneaky Ways Toxins Infiltrate Your Life
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
It seems that everywhere you look today you can find a source for toxins — food, clothes, children’s toys…you get the idea. Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, toxins can sneak past you, infiltrating your home and body. It...
The 6 Best Alternative Grains
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Grains are a dietary staple for many people, despite their subpar nutritional status. Wheat and corn are the most consumed grains in the world and their proliferation into the food market makes them almost impossible to avoid. An added concern...
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...
5 Ways to Protect Your Spine at Work
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Regardless if you have a job that requires a lot of heavy lifting, or you spend most of your days at a desk, or do something in between, back injuries are something you always want to avoid. They can happen...
High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Kidney Stones: 5 Facts to Know
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
High-fructose corn syrup, or HFCS for short, is a sweetener commonly used in processed foods. It’s included in many foods that one would least suspect, like bread, crackers, pasta sauces, and even pickles. Groups like the Corn Refiner’s Association and...
6 Exercises to Stimulate Sex Drive
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Sexual dysfunction is a concern that gets an enormous amount of attention. If you've been in front of a television for more than seven seconds, you've undoubtedly seen the advertisements from the many pharmaceutical companies who are constantly pushing their...
6 Brain Health Benefits of Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri)
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Brahmi, or Bacopa monnieri, is a therapeutic plant used in Ayurveda for many purposes. Modern research has even begun to evaluate Brahmi's role against several neurological diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and schizophrenia. Although we need to be clear that...
The Benefits of Turmeric for Prostate Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Curcuma longa, better known as turmeric, is an ancient spice traditionally appreciated by the peoples of India, Asia, and the Middle East for use in cuisine and beauty applications. Turmeric has a recognizable, vibrant yellowish-orange hue. This power root is...
Study: Indian Spices Linked to Lead Poisoning
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lead paint in buildings. Lead paint on toys. Lead paint is almost everywhere. Just ask a parent. Now, according to the results of a new study published by Children's Hospital Boston and the Harvard School of Public Health, there may...
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...
