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4 Shocking Facts About Acid Reflux

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jul 13, 2015

You probably hear a lot about acid reflux, or perhaps you suffer from it yourself. But what exactly is acid reflux? Well, right at your stomach opening is a valve called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Normally, the LES opens and closes as it's supposed to, but sometimes it messes up. When that happens, your stomach acid can occasionally escape and flow backwards — that is, up into your esophagus — and if you’ve ever experienced reflux, you know you’re left with some pretty uncomfortable feelings. Not only is it […]

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5 Tips For Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 8, 2015

Your digestive system is where it all begins. You won't produce energy, have a balanced mood, or fight illness if you can’t digest, break down, and absorb nutrients. There are many simple things you can do to keep your digestive system healthy, many of which are completely free. Whether it’s exercise, stress reduction, or even enzyme or probiotic supplementation, all can provide enormous benefit to digestive processes. (more…)

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Do You Know These 9 Facts About Gluten?

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

Gluten sensitivities and gluten intolerance are on the rise, making gluten a very popular topic. Because it's a subject with many facets, here are 9 facts for you to consider to make a sound, rational decision as to whether you should monitor, or possibly eliminate gluten from your diet. (more…)

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Is Sugar Toxic?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 3, 2015

There's been a lot of talk about the dangers of refined sugars like high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, and others. After decades of research, it appears the adverse effects of refined sugars on human health are finally gaining much deserved mainstream attention. According to the CDC, more than 30 percent of adult Americans are obese. [1] These numbers exploded after health officials began pushing the high-carb, low-fat diet twenty years ago. (more…)

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7 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Colon Cancer

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 17, 2015

Since the mid-80s, the rate of colon cancer has been slowly declining at the rate of about 1 percent per year, but it seems we always have bad news mixed in somewhere. Traditionally thought of as a disease affecting the over 50s, one study paints a gloomy picture. Not only is there a sharply increasing rate in patients under 50, but also advanced stages of the cancer are being developed. [1] (more…)

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