Education
Want Natural Insulation in Your Home? The 3 Best Options
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The insulation in your home can go a long way in regulating temperature, controlling sound, and lowering energy costs. The trouble with conventional insulation is that it can contain chemicals and other unnatural compounds that've been linked to negative health...
Vegan Diet Dangers -- Do They Exist?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In terms of health, a vegetarian diet can be one of the most healthy options. A new study even suggests a vegan diet could actually be the best when it comes to lowering heart disease and blood pressure. [1] It...
How Pet Dander Impacts Lung and Sinus Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
While it’s safe to say we love our pets, we might not feel the same way about their dander. An allergy to dander (the dead skin pets shed) is common, yet understanding and finding relief from pet allergies is a...
Do Pomegranates Protect Against Neurodegeneration?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The CDC estimates around 5.3 million Americans are living with some form of Alzheimer’s disease, and that number is expected to double by 2050. [1] Dementia, a generalized term used to describe neurodegeneration, is a disabling issue that have definitive...
The Power of Saffron for Mental Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Saffron is an extravagant, sweet-smelling spice commonly used in Indian, Turkish, and Persian cuisine and is closely related to turmeric. Its use in traditional health approaches has spanned thousands of years, and modern research seems to back up its commonly-reported...
How Gut Bacteria Protects Your Liver
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The beneficial microbes inhabiting your gut have long been known to support digestive health, but deeper research is showing how intestinal bacteria controls and protects organ health. The liver, one of the organs reliant on a healthy balance of good...
Nutritional Approaches to Mental Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Food nourishes both the body and mind, offering the nutrition required for keeping the whole self energized and functioning at its best. You might — or might not — be surprised to learn that the brain is actually the first...
8 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Our lives are so hectic that sometimes we look for anything that can help us cope. A busy, stressful life can not only affect you mentally, it can also begin to reduce your body's defenses against disease and invading organisms....
6 Facts About the Food-Mood Connection
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Next to water and air, food is the most necessary thing in our lives. But beyond its status as a necessity, food can be comforting, nourishing, and supportive. It can bring people together and even provide a sense of community....
How Pollution Affects the Gut Microbiome
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Pollutants pervade almost every aspect of our environment. Air pollution is one of the biggest threats, and water pollution comes in at a very close second. Even the pollutants in our foods are contributing to a myriad of health concerns....
4 Shocking Facts About Acid Reflux
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
You probably hear a lot about acid reflux, or perhaps you suffer from it yourself. But what exactly is acid reflux? Well, right at your stomach opening is a valve called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Normally, the LES opens...
How Turmeric Supports Weight Loss
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A healthy weight loss program only produces sustaining results when exercise is combined with the right dietary approach. There are other components that play a role, such as sleep and sunlight exposure, but certain foods could really give your weight...
