August 2008 - Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

Anti-Aspartame Campaign Launched in New Zealand

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 19, 2014

Numerous reports, campaigns, and studies have evaluated the health risks of aspartame. You may not even be aware of it, because the campaigns are normally directed at the brand name under which it is sold. Names like Equal and NutraSweet are more known as the artificial sweeteners that are often claimed to be a healthy alternative to sugar. Now, Phoenix Organics, a beverage company based in New Zealand, is launching their own campaign to warn people of the dangers caused by aspartame. Their campaign, "Think Before You Drink," will see […]

The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2015

Organic raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made from organically grown apples and retains many of their beneficial components because organic raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. Organic raw apple cider vinegar undergoes two fermentation processes where it produces enzymes and life-giving nutrients that make it a nutritious powerhouse. Benefits of Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Has been used as a natural remedy for heartburn.[1] After a meal, drink one tablespoon of organic raw apple cider vinegar mixed in four ounces of purified water. May encourage bowel movement regularity, […]

Does Soy Affect Your Sperm Count?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 2, 2015

If you consume soy on a regular basis, you may want to take a look at this new study coming out of Harvard School of Medical Health and published in Human Reproduction [1]. According to researchers, men who regularly consume foods containing soy, soy milk, and soy isoflavones are more likely to suffer from a lower sperm count. Obese and overweight men are at the highest risks of decreased sperm concentration, as a result of soy consumption. (more…)

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