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

Using Rhodiola to Manage Stress

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 1, 2015

Mental wellness is the cornerstone to optimal health, because it’s your thoughts and emotions that influence the state of your body. Epigenetics shows that our emotions play a powerful role in dictating the health of our cells, and some research shows that emotions have a way of influencing the expression of certain genetic tendencies. Mental imbalance is a serious debilitating issue that can undermine your nutrition and fitness efforts, so finding natural ways to approach it is paramount to good quality of life. Rhodiola rosea is an herb is one […]

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What Can Pecans Do for Your Cardiovascular Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 30, 2015

Eating foods that can help you maintain a healthy heart, lower your cholesterol, and balance your blood pressure is important to preserving a high quality of life. Nutrient-dense nuts like walnuts, chestnuts, and pecans are recognized as an important component of any heart-healthy diet. And while these three nuts may help prevent heart disease and keep low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol low, pecans may be the best. Here’s why… (more…)

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Liver Health: The Role of Turmeric in Fatty Liver Disease

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jul 3, 2024

Fatty liver is a condition that's affecting more and more people every day and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most widely experienced. Obesity and diabetes are two conditions that drastically increase one’s chances of developing a fatty liver. A new study is showing that the polyphenols in turmeric may be helpful for reducing the risk of fatty liver while decreasing stress at the cellular level. This study is just one of the recent examples in the literature showing a strong benefit of turmeric with liver health. (more…)

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How to Choose the Best Probiotic

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

It's no secret that probiotics support a number of health benefits. They support digestion, boost the immune system, and offer a host of other positive offerings. In fact, a good probiotic is one of my must-have items. But, what makes a probiotic supplement a good one? Here we'll cover some of the things you should watch for when choosing a probiotic. (more…)

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Improving Gallbladder Function with Natural Support

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 22, 2015

Your gallbladder plays a big role when it comes to healthy digestion. Perhaps someone close to you has undergone a cholecystectomy - a surgery to have his/her gallbladder removed. While it is possible to live without the small organ after surgery, the body needs it to in order to promote a strong, healthy digestive system. Here are some facts to know about gallbladder function and things you can do for natural support. (more…)

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