Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

What Is Menopause?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 13, 2014

Menopause is a major change in a woman's life. It’s marked by a cessation of menstrual cycles and a rise of physical symptoms – hot flashes, decreased energy, and depressed mood, just to name a few. [1] Modern medicine has medicalized this natural experience, turning it into a diagnosable disease that can be remedied with pharmaceuticals and hormone therapies. But here is the stark truth: menopause is not a disease. Despite initial discomforts, which are often temporary and manageable, this natural transition can be a liberating experience. (more…)

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10 Essential Tips to Maximize Kidney Cleansing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 13, 2014

In the same way air filters remove dust, pollen, and other allergens, the kidneys remove wastes and toxins from the blood. Modern environmental pollutants, UTIs, and drugs like NSAIDs can lead to serious damage to the kidneys, and processed foods only increase the risk. Since we simply can’t replace our kidneys like we might an air filter, regular kidney cleansing can go a long way in protecting the health of these vital organs. (more…)

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Digestive and Systemic Enzymes: 7 Things to Know

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

The thousands of metabolic processes needed for life depend on enzymes. Enzymes are essential for digesting food, initiating cellular activity, and breaking down and removing toxins. Inadequate enzyme levels result in organ dysfunction, chronic illness, and disease. In today’s world, enzyme deficiency is becoming more commonplace. Fortunately, protecting against enzyme deficiency is simple. Here are 7 facts you need to know about these two essential front-line enzymes. (more…)

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What Is Calcium Toxicity and Hypercalcemia?

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

In some ways, a healthy human body can be likened to a fine-tuned, quality engine. A solid engine is more than mechanically sound, it has also been given the proper fluids and fuels necessary to operate. It might have gas, but without oil, there will be concerns. Conversely, adequate oil and inadequate gas is also a recipe for disaster. Your body is similar, it needs calories (fuel) for operating energy, but it also needs quality calories with certain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in the proper proportions. (more…)

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Dry Skin? Check Out These Quick Tips

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 10, 2014

Dry, itchy, chapped, cracked skin... all of these things irritate your skin's already sensitive nature. Dry skin is typically worse in the winter, when low humidity and extreme cold combine to rob even more moisture away from the skin. Wind, air conditioning, and overexposure to the sun can cause the skin to flake and feel tight. Dry skin tends to look dull, especially on the cheeks and around the eyes. What Causes Dry Skin? Dry skin can be caused by a number of factors. Genetics plays a role in the […]

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