Dr. Edward Group, DC, Author at Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

Despite Known Dangers, BPA Continues to Taint Food Supply

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 5, 2015

BPA, or bisphenol-A, is an endocrine disruptor you've heard me mention before. It's been shown to mimic hormones in the body – namely estrogen – and contribute to hormone imbalance. These dangers have been known for a long time. You'd think that spawn change to eliminate the use of BPA, right? Wrong. According to a new survey of over 250 brands of canned food, nearly 50% of respondents still use BPA in their products. [1] Around 109 of those surveyed did not respond, so the number of offenders may be […]

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3 Ways Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners Affect Gut Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Aug 3, 2020

Right now, your gut is swimming with bacteria — good and bad. Maintaining a good balance between the two is key to helping you stay healthy. One of the ways to support that is to give your gut flora supportive food, not detrimental. Sugar and artificial sweeteners can affect your gut health in some not-so-friendly ways. You probably have heard about the artificial sweeteners aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose — three of the biggest offenders — but can also add sugar to that list. (more…)

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5 Tips For Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 8, 2015

Your digestive system is where it all begins. You won't produce energy, have a balanced mood, or fight illness if you can’t digest, break down, and absorb nutrients. There are many simple things you can do to keep your digestive system healthy, many of which are completely free. Whether it’s exercise, stress reduction, or even enzyme or probiotic supplementation, all can provide enormous benefit to digestive processes. (more…)

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Do Probiotics Have Side Effects?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 8, 2015

Your gut is populated with “good” and “bad” bacteria. All these microorganisms make up what’s called the microbiota, and a healthy balance of all that good and bad bacteria in your gut can make a big difference in your health. But there are other factors like stress, toxins, and antibiotics — that can affect the diversity of the microbiota and balance of “good” bacteria. [1] (more…)

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What Are the Best Probiotic Sources for Vegans?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 8, 2015

Your gut is home to good and bad bacteria, and maintaining that balance is more important than you think. Sure, maybe you already know taking probiotics (the “good” bacteria) can promote healthy digestion, but did you know recent studies suggest even more positives, like an immune system boost and mental health support? [1] [2] If you’re feeling a little rundown and you’re not sure why, maybe probiotics could help. (more…)

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