Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

Is Taurine in Energy Drinks Dangerous?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 9, 2015

The multi-billion dollar phenomenon of energy drinks has captured the attention of scientists and nutritionists across the country. One of the main reasons is taurine, a common ingredient found in the caffeine and sugar-laden concoctions. What Is Taurine? Taurine is a free form amino acid contained in foods and manufactured in the body from the amino acid cysteine. It was first discovered in the bile of bulls and is now produced synthetically by the truckload. Since taurine is created naturally in the human body, a good diet supplies all you […]

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10 Health Conditions that Cause Bad Breath

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 9, 2015

Many causes of bad breath can be easily addressed. Sometimes, however, bad breath reflects a more serious underlying condition. It could also be a side effect of certain medical treatments or therapies. Whatever the cause, chronic bad breath is not something to be lived with… or ignored. The following 10 health conditions have been found to cause bad breath. A few of them relate directly to disorders of the mouth, while others may cause bad breath as a side effect. (more…)

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3 Known Contributors to Autism

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 9, 2015

Cases of autism have risen exponentially in recent years, and researchers are scrambling to find better ways of dealing with the disorder. There has been a 30% increase just within the past two years, [1] suggesting that there are modern risk factors possibly contributing to the developmental disorder. Despite advances in technology and medicine, autism has no cure, partly because there is no known cause. 3 Contributors to Autism Autism is a complicated disorder that contains a host of contributing factors. There doesn’t seem to be one precise cause to […]

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6 Benefits of Liver Cleansing

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

Your liver is responsible for processing toxins in the body, so you’ll want to keep it working at its best. Sometimes, though, diet or lifestyle can catch up to you. If that happens, a liver cleanse becomes necessary. With a cleanse, you’ll certainly get rid of all that toxic buildup, but there are lots of other perks as well. (more…)

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10 Vegetarian Recipes Kids Love

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Oct 8, 2015

It’s been said that children don’t like their vegetables and that it’s difficult to get kids to eat healthy foods. In reality, kids and adults alike would love eating fresh, nourishing foods as long as they are prepared correctly and look appealing. While not every child is going to go for eating green beans from a can, many may consume fresh, whole foods — vegetables included — if they are incorporated into a chili, vegan burger patty, or spaghetti sauce. If you’re searching for vegetarian recipes that your kids will […]

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