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

The 18 Best Probiotic Strains for Your Gut

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

The bacteria in your gut have a huge impact on your health and well-being. They affect how well you digest food, absorb nutrients, the strength of your immune system, and the health of your small intestine and colon, and that barely scratches the surface. The importance of probiotics for supporting gut health cannot be overstated. The bacteria in your gut are a community and there are many types, or strains, of bacteria that make up that community. Here we'll take a look at the eighteen best probiotic strains for supporting […]

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Soft Drinks: America’s Other Drinking Concern

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Mar 17, 2016

I’ve written before about the dangers of soft drink addiction… which sounds like it could even be a joke. How many times have you heard someone refer to themselves as a “cokeaholic”? The truth is, soda addiction is no laughing matter. The chemicals in soft drinks are not only habit forming, but highly addictive. And that’s exactly what the big soda companies want. Let's take a deeper look at some of the negative health effects of soda. (more…)

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Voluntary GMO Food Labeling Law Blocked in Senate

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 3, 2016

The trend toward GMO foods represents a major shift in our country’s nutrition. Tests are still ongoing, but many consumers consider GMOs to be a threat to their health. Recognizing this, our nation’s senators have elected to support the consumer’s right to choose or avoid GMOs. Today, the Senate voted to block a GMO-friendly food labeling bill that was snuck into the Senate by Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS). This bill would have allowed, but not required, the producers of GMO foods to label their products. Fortunately, these requirements were upheld. […]

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The Health Benefits of American Ginseng

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Mar 15, 2016

Many people associate ginseng with regions in Asia, but there are actually several types of ginseng and a few of them grow in other areas of the world. One of my favorites, Panax quinquefolius, also known as American ginseng, has actually been enjoyed by Native Americans for centuries as a way to support energy, fertility, and digestion. The long, solid track record has prompted many people to add a ginseng supplement to their diet. (more…)

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5 Remedies for Leaky Gut

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 30, 2017

Digestion is a complex process with many moving parts, and there are many steps along the way for something to go wrong. One of the more increasingly common disorders is a condition known as "leaky gut." Leaky gut, otherwise known as intestinal hyperpermeability, is when perforations develop and allow undigested food and toxins to pass back into the body. Leaky gut can be the starting point for anything from food intolerances to inflammatory bowel disease. If leaky gut is an issue for you, you have options. Here are five to […]

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