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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...
3 Reasons to Avoid Food Additives
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Food additives are added to food during processing, typically to enhance color or freshness. While some of them are natural, many aren’t and all those unnatural additives have nasty side effects. Think about the artificial sweeteners hiding in diet soft...
Trans Fat Ban Here to Stay
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The controversy surrounding trans fats has very little to do with their existence; after all, trans fats exist in nature in small amounts. What's really troubling is that they have continued to exist in the food supply for years, even...
Your Ancestors Didn't Sleep the Way You Do
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Nobody questions the importance of getting enough sleep. At minimum, it's essential for rejuvenating the mind and revitalizing the body. But, what is enough? And what does it look like? Many people find they wake during the night and wonder...
How Meat Is Toxic for Your Colon
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Meat in its natural state is not totally harmful. The thing is, we don't often get it in its natural state, and common preparation methods for the food makes it even worse for human health. Consider the changes that cows...
The Vicious Truth About Antidepressants and Violent Behavior
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The brain is a complex organ, controlling our actions, cells, and emotions. When we mess with the brain, either inadvertently or with pharmaceutical medications, we can only expect a negative consequence in the process. If our body is exposed to...
