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What Is Celiac Disease?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Celiac disease is an allergy to dietary gluten. It affects individuals who are genetically predisposed to the allergy and differs from gluten sensitivity, as celiac disease elicits within the body a very defined response to gluten. [1] When gluten enters...

A field of wheat.

What Is Kava? 10 Must-Know Facts

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

A few years ago, my wife and I were on Hawaii's big island and walking through a quaint shopping area when I noticed a small, hole-in-the-wall establishment that served kava. For the uninitiated, kava is a relaxing, non-alcoholic beverage made...

Kava in a glass bowl. This herb provides many health benefits.

10 Incredible Health Benefits of a Vegan or Vegetarian Diet

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Is a vegan or vegetarian diet the healthiest diet you can follow? Researchers, doctors, celebrities and the health conscious routinely argue its pluses and minuses... it can be very confusing! Relax, and allow the following 10 facts outline some of...

Vegan and Vegetarian Food

What Is Perchlorate? 7 Shocking Facts

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

With similarities to toxins like bromine, fluorine, and radioactive iodine, perchlorate has gained a lot of attention in recent years. It's a chemical commonly used in rocket fuel, explosives, fireworks, batteries, bleaches, fertilizers, and airbags; and that barely scratches the...

A person holding water in their hands.

8 Things You May Not Know About Lead Poisoning

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Lead is a toxic metal and lead poisoning can have really ugly consequences. Lead exposure commonly happens by way of lead based paint, the CDC has reported it as the number one cause of exposure in children. Other persons are...

8 Things You May Not Know About Lead Poisoning

What Is Restharrow Root?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Nature possesses an intelligence that provides for the therapeutic needs of its inhabitants. A fantastic example of this relationship is man's use of therapeutic herbs. Many herbs are gaining prominence in today’s natural health movement. And, for many, historical use...

A full grown Restharrow Root. This herb has been used by cultures all over the world for different healing benefits.

Vitamin D3 vs. Vitamin D2 – What's the Difference?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Known as the "sunshine vitamin," vitamin D is among the few rockstar nutrients that have garnered national attention and research funding within the last 10 years. [1] Studies continue to show its effectiveness for promoting normal blood sugar, immune health,...

Vitamin D3 and Vitamin D2 provide many health benefits.

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...

Food dye

What are Kidney Stones?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Ask anyone who's had a kidney stone what it's like and they'll tell you a horrific tale of pain and agony. Kidney stones, which are jagged mineral deposits, form in the kidneys and pass through the urinary tract. Sound awful?...

Kidney stones

The Top 8 Herbs for Andropause

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Andropause, or male menopause, is a condition associated with a drop in sexual activity, testosterone levels, and a diminished frequency of normal erections. It's an age-related concern and many men are in full swing by middle age. Thankfully, there are...

Several flowers and herbs that are good for andropause.

10 Health Dangers of Bromine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Bromine is a chemical compound frequently used in flame retardants, baking ingredients, cell phones, plastic, dye, soda, and prescription drugs. Despite the warnings from the Centers for Disease Control about the serious, long-term health effects from constant exposure, use of...

Bromine is a dangerous chemical commonly found in cell phones. It can cause serious health issues such as hypothyroidism.

The Truth About Male Menopause

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Menopause isn't a subject most guys are interested in. Hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, night sweats – that's all woman stuff... right? Wrong! Sorry men, there is more than a mountain of evidence to show that the phase of life sometimes...

Andropause, also known as Male Menopause