Education

Does ADHD Exist?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Did you catch my entry about 6 toxic causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? In it, I mentioned that I’d look at the other side of the argument. Is this a true neurological disorder that needs life-long medical treatment,...

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4 Reasons to Be Skeptical of Products from China

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Much of China is heavily polluted and the air quality is especially terrible. Pollution levels in Beijing can sometimes get up to 20 times the limit set by the World Health Organization! [1] All this pollution could certainly be a...

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FDA Approves New GMO Foods Apples and Potatoes

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Genetically-modified food is one of the most controversial subjects today. Not only are regulations loose and manufacturers getting away with not labeling them, they’re being approved at an alarmingly swift rate without the appropriate long-term health assessment. The Food and...

Apples are now approved as a new GMO food.

The Two Most Dangerous Artificial Sweeteners

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Artificial sweeteners were initially designed to be sugar substitutes and a helpful tool for the battle against the bulge. Unfortunately, the state of obesity in the world has gotten worse, and artificial sweeteners are clearly not helping. You can find...

A person is holding a teacup. Aspartame and sucralose are two dangerous artificial sweeteners.

Facts You Need to Know about Home Radiation

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

There is no doubt that home electronics have made our lives more convenient, more entertaining, and have helped us to stay better connected with those we love. Devices like microwaves and blenders have made food preparation quick and simple. Other...

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6 Avoidable Risk Factors for Asthma

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Many of us would agree there’s nothing worse than difficulty breathing, and while there are many conditions out there, I want to talk to you today about asthma. A terrible respiratory condition, it can greatly affect one’s quality of life....

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5 Crazy Facts About Poop

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

This post might not be for the squeamish, but give it a chance! From a scientific standpoint, human feces can be very interesting; if nothing else, all the buzz around using methane gas (harvested from manure) as an energy source...

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4 Encouraging Facts About Food in America

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

In today’s society, rarely is the news positive. Whether it’s on a local, national, or global level, networks generally focus on stories that can leave us disheartened and upset. Even some natural health websites will shift their focus of educating...

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7 Toxins Harming Your Brain Right Now

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Some of the most common substances found in everyday life are harming our cognitive function right now. Along with pesticides, you have substances like BPA, phthalates, mercury, lead, benzene, and flame retardants that are affecting you, even if you don’t...

A bottle of water. Chemicals like mercury and lead are toxins that can harm your brain.

Not All Dietary Supplements Are Created Equal

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Purchasing dietary supplements you can trust can be tricky. Many manufacturers of nutraceuticals put their efforts into marketing and fancy labels, instead of placing the majority of their resources into creating a product of quality. The simple truth is that...

A supplement aisle at a grocery store.

Support GMO Labeling in New England!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The Organic Consumers Association is working hard to support LD 991, a bill that will require GM foods to sport a label on its packaging. This push is just one in a long line of many by people like you...

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6 Toxins that Destroy Your Thyroid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Some people believe that the thyroid is the “heart” of the endocrine system. As one of the largest endocrine glands, it plays an important role in maintaining energy levels and secreting hormones — among other things. When the thyroid’s working...

A woman touching her thyroid area. Pesticides are one of many harm chemicals that affects the thyroid.