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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...
The Hidden Culprit Behind Wheat Sensitivity
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people are avoiding wheat these days in attempt to rid their lives of gluten. While gluten can be difficult to digest and lead to inflammation and other intestinal concerns, it's not the only factor at play with regard to...
5 Ways to Approach Ulcerative Colitis
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Considering that 18% of persons with ulcerative colitis suffer from an active form of the disease, and 30% of those patients need a colostomy within 10 years of diagnosis, it's no surprise that treatment can be quite challenging. [1] Factors...
Are Constipation and Back Pain Related?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A member of our customer service team recently received feedback from a customer who had been experiencing such severe constipation that it was transitioning into lower back pain. This isn’t the first time I’ve heard a report like this. Soreness...
