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Study Links Processed Meat to Cancer

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 6, 2015

It’s no secret that processed foods aren’t the healthiest options for your diet, and processed meats are no exception. Since many of them contain dangerous chemicals that threaten health at the cellular level, they may, in fact, be one of the worst options. Living, raw foods trump meat every time, and the latest research is echoing this sentiment. According to a recent report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on the International Agency for Research on Cancer, 22 experts from all over the world have concluded processed meat is […]

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5 Ways Soy Upsets Hormone Balance

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

Soy has been incorrectly passed off as a healthy food for a long time. Soybean oil, soy milk, and even tofu are a staple in the lives of many people, especially vegetarians. However, most soy products are not real food — most are highly processed and genetically modified. In my opinion, the marketing of soy as a health food is probably one of the greatest bamboozles of all time. (more…)

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Can Diabetics Eat Rice?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 21, 2015

Good news for diabetics: Rice has been found to have varying glycemic indices. How Does Diabetes Affect Blood Sugar? For persons with type 2 diabetes, managing their blood sugar is an important daily task. Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body either doesn’t produce enough insulin, or ignores it. When food is digested, insulin is what carries sugar from the blood to be processed as energy. If blood sugar builds up and gets too high, diabetic complications may result. (more…)

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Is Coffee Good or Bad For You?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 14, 2015

Many have said that our country runs on coffee. Some might also say we're addicted to caffeine and the energy it provides. Caffeine is a highly addictive compound that many people have come to depend on for the perception of increased energy. Caffeine operates by preventing the chemical adenosine from telling the brain it's time to relax. The result is a surge of unnatural energy; but, over time, the brain becomes accustomed to the threshold and requires more caffeine to provide the same alertness. (more…)

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The Health Dangers of Aspartame

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 14, 2015

I previously discussed a company that launched an anti-aspartame campaign in New Zealand, and ever since, I've been sent tons of questions concerning the various dangers of aspartame. (more…)

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