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The Top 5 Healthiest Seeds

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 12, 2014

I previously posted my list of different types of nuts that are healthy and nutritious. Like nuts, seeds are a vital part of our diet. Seeds are high in fiber, vitamin E and monounsaturated fats that can help keep our heart healthy and our body disease free. Healthy seeds are also great sources of protein, minerals, zinc and other life-enhancing nutrients. Numerous studies have shown that different types of seeds and nuts can prevent weight gain, the development of heart disease, and the accumulation of LDL cholesterol. If you are […]

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3 Ways to Have Fresh Breath

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 12, 2014

Think about what you ate yesterday - breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the snacks in between and everything you drank. Imagine if all that was blended up, left in the hot sun, and had a bacteria added for good measure. What do you think it'd smell like tomorrow? Horrible. That's essentially what happens in your mouth if you're not regularly cleaning it and taking the steps necessary to promote the oral health necessary to have fresh breath. Here are three of the most important practices to implement in your life […]

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Iodine Allergy: The Truth Behind Your Allergic Reaction

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 12, 2014

Iodine is an essential trace mineral that supports the body’s production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism — the chemical reactions that occur in every cell in the body and provide energy for life. (more…)

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What Is Celiac Disease?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 11, 2014

Celiac disease is an allergy to dietary gluten. It affects individuals who are genetically predisposed to the allergy and differs from gluten sensitivity, as celiac disease elicits within the body a very defined response to gluten. [1] (more…)

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What Is a Superfood?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 9, 2014

The term "superfood" has been used to describe practically every natural food and health food item under the sun these past few years. With the term’s constant use (and misuse) in advertising, food marketing, and the media, it’s no wonder why there is so much confusion surrounding superfoods. The term isn’t regulated and can be attributed to practically anything – a fact that many big-name food product manufacturers take pleasure in exploiting. (more…)

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