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

Nascent Iodine in Vegetable Glycerin vs. Nascent Iodine in Alcohol

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 22, 2016

There's been much discussion lately regarding the best form of nascent iodine – glycerin based or alcohol based? Because it’s not practical or safe to simply consume pure iodine in its elemental form, it needs to be stabilized into an extraction medium.[1] The medium may either be alcohol or vegetable glycerin. What’s the Difference? The alcohol used in alcohol based nascent iodine products is simply ethanol, or grain alcohol, the same alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It needs to be remembered that alcohol is an intoxicant and may not be […]

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What Is Millet? 6 Reasons to Add it to Your Diet

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 29, 2014

Sensitivity to gluten is on the rise, as is the demand for gluten-free foods; especially grains. Although there are many new, processed foods that are being marketed as gluten-free, a considerable number of people are taking a step back and looking to foods that humans have been relying on for ages – enter millet. [1] This tiny, gluten-free grain has been a staple in Asia and India for nearly 10,000 years. It's available in a variety of sizes and colors (white, yellow, gray, red). It may be roasted, cooked like […]

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Dr. Group, DC to Appear on Houston MediaSource Tonight

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

This evening I'll be part of a special episode of "Public Affairs Public Access Live" hosted By Emmett Abati Doe on Houston MediaSource. We're going to cover the best ways to take care of yourself and also how to alleviate some of the perils of aging. We all age and it doesn't have to be miserable, it's time to stop giving aging a bad name. Tune in LIVE, tonight at 6:30pm CST at: http://www.hmstv.org/hms-live/ We'll also have a call-in segment to field your questions. I hope you'll join us!

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9 Incredible Health Benefits of Folate

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

Folate, or vitamin B9, is one of many essential vitamins. You may also be familiar with folic acid as a form of folate; folic acid is the synthetic version used for food fortification and supplements. Folate is important because it plays a role in DNA synthesis and repair. It encourages cell and tissue growth. In fact, these benefits barely scratch the surface and its effects are far reaching. That bring us to nine incredible health benefits of folate. (more…)

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10 Facts About Urinary Tract Infections You Should Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 24, 2016

Urinary tract infections are uncomfortable and can lead to serious complications, even organ damage. Commonly referred to as UTI's, the infection primarily targets the bladder and kidneys and has a nasty tendency to recur. Women, teens, and young children are most often afflicted but men can suffer from them as well. While UTI's may seem like a straightforward infection for which antibiotics are the clear solution, they are anything but, and the following 10 facts will make that clear. (more…)

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