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

Betaine Hydrochloride: How It Helps With Digestion & Detoxification

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 19, 2016

Betaine hydrochloride is an organic compound and vitamin-like substance found in many different foods such as sugar beets, grains, and spinach. It is recommended by naturopaths and medical doctors as a supplemental source of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Studies[1] show that this compound can profoundly benefit individuals suffering from digestive upsets or a deficiency of stomach acid production. Normally, a healthy stomach can produce enough gastric acid to kill harmful organisms. But, when people experience deficiencies in producing stomach acid, they are more likely to have bacterial and intestinal […]

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The Signs of Toenail Fungus: Do You know If Your Feet Are Infected?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 25, 2015

No one likes the looks of ugly toenail fungus. Brittle, distorted and discolored toenails can be the source of insecurity for many people, as well as a real hassle to get rid of. This form of fungus is difficult to fix, as several forms of the fungus are usually present in the infected toenail simultaneously. Let's start by defining toenail fungus, listing its major causes and symptoms, as well as information on how you can naturally and effectively fight these types of infections. (more…)

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Will Onions Help Fight the Flu?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 29, 2017

What centuries of grandmothers have instinctively known is now being confirmed by everyone from modern scientists to naturopathic doctors. Onions may have the ability to ward off and relieve symptoms of the common flu. And in a world where, according to the CDC, many Americans get the flu every year, the simple method of boiling onions into a drinkable broth may be a good practice. (more…)

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Is Agave Nectar Safe?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 12, 2016

There has been some buzz swirling around agave nectar and whether the sweet cactus-nectar is good for our bodies or not. I want to help my readers be aware of the increasing number of fraudulent, poor-quality "agave" products being sold in common supermarkets around the country. (more…)

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Vitamin D: The Benefits of the Sunshine Vitamin

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 2, 2020

Did you know that there are five different types of Vitamin D? There's D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5, but D2 and D3 are the only types that our bodies can use. So, when something just says "vitamin D" it is generally referring to D2 or D3 (or a combination of the two). Even more impressive, Vitamin D is one of the only vitamins that your body can produce by itself. What is the catalyst that gets your D production going? Good old-fashioned sunshine! It's the ultraviolet-B radiation (UVB) that […]

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