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What Are the Best Probiotic Sources for Vegans?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Your gut is home to good and bad bacteria, and maintaining that balance is more important than you think. Sure, maybe you already know taking probiotics (the “good” bacteria) can promote healthy digestion, but did you know recent studies suggest...

Fermented vegetables are one of the best probiotic sources for vegans.

Do Probiotics Have Side Effects?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Your gut is populated with “good” and “bad” bacteria. All these microorganisms make up what’s called the microbiota, and a healthy balance of all that good and bad bacteria in your gut can make a big difference in your health....

Mild bloating and gas are a couple of the probiotics side effects.

5 Tips For Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Your digestive system is where it all begins. You won't produce energy, have a balanced mood, or fight illness if you can’t digest, break down, and absorb nutrients. There are many simple things you can do to keep your digestive...

A bowl of sliced banana. There are many simple things you can do to keep your digestive system healthy like eating well.

Despite Known Dangers, BPA Continues to Taint Food Supply

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

BPA, or bisphenol-A, is an endocrine disruptor you've heard me mention before. It's been shown to mimic hormones in the body – namely estrogen – and contribute to hormone imbalance. These dangers have been known for a long time. You'd...

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4 Terrible Facts About Energy Drinks

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Usually marketed with the lure of more energy or a mental or physical boost, energy drinks usually feature a cocktail of caffeine and vitamins (and maybe something like ginseng or taurine). Sales in the U.S. are on the rise, with...

Open soda cans. Energy drinks are quickly becoming a public health crisis with the high level of caffeine and intoxication.

5 Health Benefits of Sauna Use

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

If you've ever been in a sauna, then you know first hand how rejuvenating and invigorating a good sweat can be. Sweating is a form of detoxification and there may be no better place to stimulate this process than in...

A sauna room. Saunas have many known benefits, from supporting your heart to flushing out fat-soluble chemicals and toxins.

Can Turmeric Support Thyroid Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Turmeric is one of the most potent spices, and when it comes to health benefits, nothing can match it. Not only is turmeric one of the most impressive free radical scavengers, it's also been shown to support brain health, protect...

A bowl of organic turmeric powder. Turmeric also been shown to support brain health, thyroid health, and encourage a balanced mood.

Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Cobalt

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Cobalt is a naturally occurring element that does have beneficial applications. For instance, cobalt is an essential component of vitamin B12. Cobalt has been added to pigments to produce a distinct blue color. Lithium-ion batteries contain cobalt. In the medical...

Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Cobalt

What Is Hydroxocobalamin?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Cobalamin is another name for vitamin B12, an essential nutrient necessary for proper metabolism and energy production. Hydroxocobalamin is a chemical compound with a similar structure to vitamin B12. Even though the human body doesn't produce hydroxocobalamin, bacteria in the...

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7 Health Dangers of B12 Deficiency

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

There are many people out there who rely on vitamin B12 supplements as a natural way to help ease stress and boost their energy levels. While the vitamin's ability to enhance mental performance is relatively well-known, research suggests that the...

A person walking through a sunny field. B-12 deficiency has also been linked to other neurodegenerative disorders.

Vitamin B12 Benefits: 4 Types and Their Health Benefits

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Vitamin B12 is a lot like a key, opening up doorways that lead to an array of metabolic, cellular processes. Like a key, vitamin B12 is unique among all other vitamins in both structure and function. Plants, animals, and fungi...

Vitamin B12 Benefits: 4 Types and Their Health Benefits

New Innovation in Telomere Extension

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Telomeres are the caps at the end of human DNA strands known as chromosomes that protect the DNA code of the genome. As humans age, telomeres begin to decrease in size, causing cellular aging. After telomeres reach a certain length,...

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