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11 Coffee Alternatives to Help You Kick the Habit

By Dr. Edward Group
Published Mar 11, 2019

A cup of joe is a key part of many people's morning routine. Coffee isn't just aromatic and delicious — it promotes alertness and focus, suppresses appetite, and even aids with digestion.[1] Coffee acts as a stimulant, which means that it can increase your blood pressure and heart rate; it also gives some people headaches. And while it helps digestion in some people, it can cause stomach pain and indigestion in others, especially people who drink several cups a day. Maybe your healthcare provider recommended that you reduce your coffee […]

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Are Energy Drinks Bad for You?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 18, 2017

Energy drinks are popular among gamers, students, athletes, professionals, and anyone who has to drive overnight from Milwaukee to St. Louis. They’re big business, too. Americans spent $12.5 billion on energy drinks in 2012. Market experts predict that number to climb to $21.5 billion in 2017.[1] It’s clear that these drinks are only growing in popularity. With so many people guzzling them down every day, can energy drinks really be that bad? The short answer is yes. (more…)

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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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Food Dyes & ADHD: Is There A Connection?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 5, 2015

Before you feed your child that pack of brightly-colored gummy bears, you may want to think again. Your children may love the fun colors of those sweet, chewy morsels, but most are laced with toxic food dyes. (more…)

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The Health Dangers of Energy Drinks

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 27, 2014

Often promising a quick boost, an "energy drink" is generally defined as a drink which contains ingredients claimed to enhance mental and physical performance- in some way or another. Energy drinks have soared in popularity since the 1990’s and there are many, many readily available brands. (more…)

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