January 2011 - Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

10 Natural Remedies for Kidney Stones

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 14, 2017

The kidneys are among the most important organs in the human body. The kidneys help to detox and filter impurities from the blood, pulling waste products out and regulating fluid balance. They shunt unnecessary nutrients, excess water, and toxins to the bladder for elimination as urine. Kidney stones form when the kidneys are not able to process and excrete waste, excess minerals, and toxins and crystals of unprocessed minerals begin to develop. Kidney stones, if they’re large enough, may cause tearing and pain, some even block urine flow.[1] (more…)

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Study: Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Increased Risk of Fractures

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 21, 2015

The results of a 2010 study by Swiss scientists at the University Hospitals of Geneva and Lausanne shows strong evidence that children and young adults who suffer from inflammatory bowel disorders, such as Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, are at an increased risk of fracturing bones [1]. How Does IBD Affect Young Bones? Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation that can devastate the entire gastrointestinal tract. IBD causes severe pain and discomfort and, in many cases, causes permanent damage to sensitive digestive tissue which prevents proper absorption of essential […]

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Top 10 Probiotic Foods

By Dr. Edward Group
Updated Jul 27, 2016

What Are Probiotics? Probiotics are beneficial forms of gut bacteria that help stimulate the natural enzymes and processes that keep our digestive organs functioning properly. For these live bacteria to keep you healthy, you have to keep them healthy. There are two ways to do this, and I recommend a combination of both — take probiotic supplements and eat probiotic foods. You can also take probiotics that contain prebiotics. We all know the great health benefits of probiotics, however, not all of us know how to take advantage of these […]

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13 Foods Rich in Iodine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 8, 2018

Iodine is an essential trace mineral that helps the brain function properly; it helps your body properly metabolize the energy from food. In women, it ensures breast and ovarian health, as well. The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 contain the iodine molecule, and these hormones regulate your body’s metabolism.[1] (more…)

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Photos of Our Pyramid Greenhouse at Earth Harmony Organics Ranch

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

I wanted to post a picture of the new pyramid greenhouse we are currently building at Earth Harmony Organics Ranch. When completed, our greenhouse will be 18x18 feet at the bottom and approximately 26 feet high. (more…)

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