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Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Gluten sensitivities and gluten intolerance are on the rise, making gluten a very popular topic. Because it's a subject with many facets, here are 9 facts for you to consider to make a sound, rational decision as to whether you...

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Probiotics and Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease Diet

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Bowel diseases are numerous and unpleasant. Among them, celiac disease is perhaps one of the strangest and least understood. The condition is believed to stem from an abnormal reaction of the small intestines to gluten proteins, which triggers a sort...

Probiotics and Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease Diet

What is Body Burden?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Every day we are bombarded with toxic compounds. The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and even the homes we live in – all have some level of toxic contamination. It’s just the unavoidable nature...

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What is COPD? 7 Facts You Need to Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

As the third leading cause of death in the United States, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, probably affects – or will affect – someone you know. While COPD may not be highly profiled as heart disease or cancer, it’s...

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4 Reasons to Get Sugar Out of Your Life

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Are you eating a diet high in sugar? If so, consider the many health costs. As you chew on that sugary snack, those empty calories could be increasing your waistline and lead to a fatty liver disease.[1] Sugar is in...

A slice of cake. Sugar can effect your memory and cause obesity.

4 Things You Should Do If You Have Type 2 Diabetes

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

If you have type 2 diabetes, you already know your blood sugar levels can get too high. Your body develops a concern called insulin resistance where it doesn’t use insulin normally. While your pancreas can create insulin to offset the...

Try to improve your diet if you have type 2 diabetes.

Tell Nestlé to Stop Illegal Water Drilling

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

A recent investigative report published in the Desert Sun newspaper is showing that Nestlé, one of the largest food businesses in the world, has been illegally pumping water from a Southern California national forest for 27 years. The company's permit...

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5 Ways Air Pollution Is Destroying Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

You probably already know about some of the dangers that severe air pollution exposure can cause and how places like stop lights at intersections can increase your exposure to harmful air particles up to 29 times more than the open...

Cars and trucks are the leading cause of air pollution which can cause a lot of health concerns.

5 Ways Sleep Apnea Affects Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

With over 25 million sufferers, sleep apnea is on the rise in the U.S. [1] The disease can put you at risk for many health issues, so it’s crucial you keep it in check. Some people who suffer from sleep...

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5 Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Since the late 1980s, High Fructose Corn Syrup has replaced regular table sugar, honey, and similar sweeteners. Prolonged consumption of HFCS is the topic of debate and, like other genetically modified products, may be bad for your health. A number...

Before you take a sip, you may want to put down that soda. Liver damage is just one of the dangers of high fructose corn syrup.

What Is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

You are probably well aware of the symptoms of liver toxicity due to a poor lifestyle. Liver disease, on the other hand, is commonly prescribed to people who consume too much alcohol. Recently, another type of liver disease has been...

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4 Surprising Health Benefits of Red Wine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Do you know about the secret ingredient in red wine? Resveratrol can help support normal cholesterol and combat obesity and much more! In fact, a study recently suggested it can even reduce heart disease by limiting the “formation of inflammatory...

A couple drinking red wine together.