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

Anti-Aspartame Campaign Launched in New Zealand

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 19, 2014

Numerous reports, campaigns, and studies have evaluated the health risks of aspartame. You may not even be aware of it, because the campaigns are normally directed at the brand name under which it is sold. Names like Equal and NutraSweet are more known as the artificial sweeteners that are often claimed to be a healthy alternative to sugar. Now, Phoenix Organics, a beverage company based in New Zealand, is launching their own campaign to warn people of the dangers caused by aspartame. Their campaign, "Think Before You Drink," will see […]

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The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

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

Organic raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made from organically grown apples and retains many of their beneficial components because organic raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. Organic raw apple cider vinegar undergoes two fermentation processes where it produces enzymes and life-giving nutrients that make it a nutritious powerhouse. Benefits of Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Has been used as a natural remedy for heartburn.[1] After a meal, drink one tablespoon of organic raw apple cider vinegar mixed in four ounces of purified water. May encourage bowel movement regularity, […]

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Does Soy Affect Your Sperm Count?

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

If you consume soy on a regular basis, you may want to take a look at this new study coming out of Harvard School of Medical Health and published in Human Reproduction [1]. According to researchers, men who regularly consume foods containing soy, soy milk, and soy isoflavones are more likely to suffer from a lower sperm count. Obese and overweight men are at the highest risks of decreased sperm concentration, as a result of soy consumption. (more…)

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Migraine Sufferers Look to Oxygen Therapy for Relief

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

Sufferers of migraines headaches might see some relief in their future thanks to two types of oxygen therapy, according to a review of research from several separate studies [1]. Many people are affected by migraine headaches or know people who are. Migraines are considered a neurological syndrome that, alongside the painful headaches, are often accompanied by vomiting, nausea and sensitivity to light. (more…)

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The Health Benefits of Avocados

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 10, 2013

Avocados are native to Central and South America and have been cultivated since approximately 8,000 B.C. By the mid-1800s, they had been introduced to Asia and Jamaica, but they did not arrive in the United States until the early 20th century. California and Florida produce most of the avocados grown in the USA with other commercial producers existing in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. (more…)

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