February 2009 - Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

Study Links Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals to a Higher BMI in Toddlers

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

The other day, a colleague of mine sent me over the results from a recent study that sghows a link between higher body mass index (BMI) in toddlers, and the mothers' prenatal exposure to environmental pollutants, such as pesticides found on the foods we eat [1]. The study, conducted by the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, concluded that there is a direct link between prenatal chemical exposure and birth weight/length. Sadly, this is yet another example of the growing amount of scientific data supporting the knowledge that toxic chemicals are all […]

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Are Mammograms Safe?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 14, 2015

The American Cancer Society defines breast cancer as a "malignant tumor that starts from the cells of the breast." The breast is made up of milk glands and fatty tissues, and cancer can occur in any of these tissues. Cells in our bodies are constantly reproducing, and when they start to reproduce at an abnormal rate, they cause a tumor to form. If cells from a malignant tumor enter the lymphatic system they can infect other tissues, this is termed as metastasizing. (more…)

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Does It Matter How Late We Eat?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 9, 2015

Some may reason that it shouldn't matter how late we eat just as long as the calories we consume are within range of what our bodies need. However, eating late affects the body in a different way than eating a larger meal at mid-day. Calories that are consumed at night are usually not processed as efficiently as those during the day. Think about it, unless you work the night shift, most people's activities wind down as the day does. Settling in after dinner isn't uncommon. Unfortunately, if we lie down […]

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Natural Remedies for PMS Symptoms

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 11, 2013

Millions of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome. Bloating, breakouts, pain, headaches, cramp, fatigue and irritability, the list of symptoms attributed to PMS are endless. (more…)

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The Health Benefits of a Raw Food Diet

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 14, 2015

Recently, somebody forwarded me an article from USA Today titled Stripping the Diet Raw [1], which featured the many benefits of following a raw food diet. (more…)

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