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8 Things You May Not Know About Lead Poisoning

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 11, 2014

Lead is a toxic metal and lead poisoning can have really ugly consequences. Lead exposure commonly happens by way of lead based paint, the CDC has reported it as the number one cause of exposure in children. Other persons are exposed to lead dust through occupational hazards. But did you know lead exposure can cause sexual dysfunction? Or that, not long ago, multiple cases of lead poisoning resulted from contaminated flour? Here are 8 things you may not know about lead and lead poisoning. (more…)

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The Top 8 Herbs for Andropause

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published May 17, 2014

Andropause, or male menopause, is a condition associated with a drop in sexual activity, testosterone levels, and a diminished frequency of normal erections. It's an age-related concern and many men are in full swing by middle age. Thankfully, there are natural solutions for combatting the effects of andropause. (more…)

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10 Health Dangers of Bromine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 14, 2014

Bromine is a chemical compound frequently used in flame retardants, baking ingredients, cell phones, plastic, dye, soda, and prescription drugs. Despite the warnings from the Centers for Disease Control about the serious, long-term health effects from constant exposure, use of the chemical shows no signs of slowing down. [1] Why should you care? Because research has identified the following 10 dangers of bromine as the most damaging to human health. (more…)

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The Lung Cleansing Benefits of Osha Root

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 21, 2014

Osha, or Ligusticum porteri, (also called bear root) is an important perennial herb that inhabits the dry, upland meadows and ravines of the Rocky Mountain. The beneficial part of the osha plant is the root, which has long been used for cold, cough, and respiratory ailments. The root contains oils, including camphor, saponins, ferulic acid, terpenes, and phytosterols. Because of the range of mechanisms it has, osha root is, arguably, the best American herb for lung and throat concerns. (more…)

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3 Early Signs You Have Kidney Stones

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

Kidney stones are often called the worst pain on earth. Personal horror stories abound about them. It's easy to believe that horrific pain would be the only sign you've developed a kidney stone, but what if there are other early warning signs? Great news, there are signs that you have an impending stone, and being aware might give you enough time to deal with it before the pain really hits. (more…)

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