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How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 10, 2018

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, curb your sugar intake, eat organic, non-GMO foods, or you’re simply health-conscious, food labels and Nutrition Facts are information resources that can help you make healthy, informed decisions about your diet. In July 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the governing body that provides nutritional analysis for the public, required food manufacturers to use an updated Nutrition Facts label for the first time since 1990. While the new labels will look similar, they include important changes that we’ll explain here. What Is […]

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Blood In Stool: Causes and Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group
Published Mar 27, 2018

Many people experience the presence of blood in their stool. This alarming discovery may be the result of bleeding inside of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract and can indicate a temporary affliction or a severe illness. On the other hand, a red “bloody-looking” stool can also be caused by something you ate. Producing black, tarry, or dark red stools is an indicator of health conditions ranging from hemorrhoids to inflammation in the upper GI tract. Some of the causes of gastrointestinal bleeding can be prevented or reversed with a healthy diet […]

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What’s a PLU Code? How to Shop for Organic Produce

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Mar 13, 2018

If eating healthy and nutritious food is important to you, then you need to know exactly how to tell the difference between organically grown and conventionally grown produce. One way is by knowing how to read PLU, or price look-up, codes. These codes are printed on the tiny stickers you’ll find stuck to apples, bananas, and other types of produce and are identifying numbers that provide information about produce. Deciphering PLU codes is an easy way to tell if food is organically grown or conventionally grown.[1] (more…)

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Symptoms of Occasional Constipation and Natural Solutions

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 28, 2017

Almost everyone has or will experience some form of constipation during their life. Signs or symptoms of constipation include infrequent bowel movements, painful stools, bloating, and the need to strain to pass waste. Causes of constipation include a poor diet, dehydration, and a lack of physical activity. Laxatives are the popular way to remedy constipation, but exercise and a healthy, organic diet can be just as effective and much less harmful to your digestive health. (more…)

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The Ultimate Candida Diet Program

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 9, 2017

Ten years ago, few people knew about the significance of Candida overgrowth, let alone the health benefits of embarking on a Candida diet program. But today, thanks to new attitudes on the detriments of excess sugar consumption and a growing interest in natural health and nutrition, more and more people are asking about diet as a way to cleanse your body of Candida. Here we’ll explain everything you should know, so you can determine if a Candida diet is right for you.What Is Candida? Candida is a type of fungus […]

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