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What Are Genetically Modified Organisms?

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

For two decades, scientists have been creating genetically modified organisms by altering the core genetic make-up of plants and animals by adding new genetic material into DNA. Genetic manipulation gives scientists the ability to create any new trait they wish, or suppress natural traits they don't want. Genetic manipulation typically involves introducing genetic attributes to a host that are not from the host. For example, splicing genetic information from fish into corn. By definition, genetic manipulation is unnatural and the traits created by these radical alterations would likely never evolve […]

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5 Vegan Calcium Sources

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 18, 2014

People who are beginning to implement more vegan foods into their diet are usually concerned with the nutritional give-and-take that happens when you exclude certain types of food. Specifically, when it comes to cutting out dairy, most people are concerned with how that will affect their calcium intake. The good news is that vegan sources of calcium certainly do exist (more…)

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4 Superfoods You Need to Try

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 18, 2014

Health awareness is increasing and so is the demand for healthy and nutritious food choices. Arguably, many prepackaged and processed food options unnecessarily pollute the can-be-simple process of providing our bodies with nutrition. In response, many people look to whole, raw foods that have traditional appreciation. Here are four incredible superfoods that can benefit just about anyone’s diet. Best Superfoods for Your Diet 1. Chia Seeds Chia seeds are a traditional food in central and South America and, yes, these are the same seeds known for the association with the […]

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What is Azodicarbonamide? 9 Exposing Facts

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 18, 2014

The recent revelation that Subway bread contains azodicarbonamide has gotten a lot of attention. And it should, azodicarbonamide is an industrial chemical used to make yoga mats, shoe rubber, and synthetic leather. Although there's no reason for it to be in bread, it has, in fact, been used for decades as a dough conditioner. However, the public backlash was so great that Subway has stated it will cease to use azodicarbonamide... although they stopped short of providing concrete deadlines as to when, so be aware. But still, what is azodicarbonamide? […]

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Benefits of Coconut Water

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 18, 2014

In classic Indian culture, the coconut palm is described as "Kalpavriksha," or, "the all giving tree." I agree with the notion, the coconut palm is a fantastic tree with many offerings. Its fruit and coconut water offer many therapeutic benefits and contributions to human health. [1] (more…)

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