Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

What Is the Best Brown Rice Protein?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 12, 2015

Although many proteins are animal or dairy based, alternative, vegetable based sources of protein exist for those who follow vegetarian, vegan, or otherwise restricted diets. Some of these include pea protein, hemp protein, and even strawberry protein. One of the best forms is a bio-fermented raw sprouted whole grain brown rice protein, which combines the sprouted endosperm and the bran. Brown rice protein has a number of positive qualities- it’s hypoallergenic, retains the natural fiber and bran that we need, and is an overall convenient source of protein. (more…)

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How Soy Affects Reproductive Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 11, 2015

Soy milk, tofu, and meat substitutes are all the rage in the vegan and vegetarian community. These products provide all essential amino acids, making soy one of the few complete plant proteins on the planet. Despite soy’s high nutrient content, there are some dangers to soy that typically go unnoticed. Not only does soy contain nutritive inhibitors that prevent nutrient absorption, some research suggests that the plant may hinder thyroid health, especially in the presence of iodine deficiency. [1] (more…)

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New Report: BPA Commonly Found on U.S. Money

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 11, 2015

According to a report recently released by the Washington-based group Safer Chemicals, a pro environmental lobby made up of green businesses, health care advocates, and citizen activist groups showed BPA contamination of the U.S. paper money supply. (more…)

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New Research Shows Probiotics Help Your Immune System

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 11, 2015

Thanks to a recent discovery by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, we may soon have a better understanding of why the long term use of antibiotic drugs causes secondary bacterial infections over time has troubled medical science for decades [1]. (more…)

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Mothers’ Diets Have Biggest Influence on Children Eating Healthy, Study Suggests

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 11, 2015

Every once in a great while, a perfect child is born. One who never cries, sleeps all night, and gladly eats whatever food you choose to put in front of them. But unfortunately for most of us with children, developing lifestyle habits, such as a healthy appreciation for nutritious fruits and vegetables, usually requires years of continual work. (more…)

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