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Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 26, 2017

Creating a clean, green environment in your home is a process that requires a multi-tiered approach. Stocking it with organic food and installing air and water purification devices are effective but it's also important to consider how you maintain your home. Ironically, common household cleaning sprays, solutions, and laundry detergent are among the biggest sources of toxins in the average home. The good news, however, is that there is a totally natural, eco-friendly replacement that can satisfy all your household cleaning solution needs — soap nuts. What Are Soap Nuts? […]

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The Most Common Hazardous Household Chemicals

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 28, 2016

Did you know that every day in your home you come in contact with toxic and hazardous chemicals? If you don’t pay attention and make a concerted effort, it’s almost impossible to avoid this stuff. Let’s look at the most common household chemicals, and what you can do to reduce your exposure and susceptibility to their negative impact on health. (more…)

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The Benefits of Organic Laundry Detergent

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 3, 2016

To live a truly green and healthy life, simply changing what you eat and how often you exercise can make a huge impact; but, why stop there? Your home is your haven, and it is meant to keep you and your family safe and comfortable. Unfortunately, there are certain products common to many homes that might be damaging your health, and a main offender may be in your laundry room. Many commercial varieties of laundry detergent contain pollutants, chemicals, and artificial preservatives, all toxic to human health. (more…)

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Do You Know These 6 Facts About Laundry Detergent?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 30, 2014

Doing the laundry is a simple, straightforward task for most people. However, have you actually thought about the chemicals contained in most laundry detergents? Most of this stuff doesn't wash out in the rinse and can be absorbed into your body through your skin. Knowing what we are putting on our clothes, and in our body, can be incredibly important for protecting our health. Detergents, for example, contain chemicals that can contribute to skin irritation. Not only that, many commercial detergents may mimic hormones and disrupt endocrine function, a concern […]

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