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Is It Time to Reform the Toxic Substances Control Act?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 30, 2016

The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA for short) is a federal law in the United States that gives the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to set, maintain, and enforce regulations related to the use of chemical substances. The regulation does not include any oversight into areas of food, drugs, cosmetics, or pesticides, but it does cover many industrial chemicals. Today, however, there are many who believe that the TSCA does not extend sufficient powers to the EPA to effectively protect the public at large from the […]

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What Is Selenium Sulfide and Can it Benefit Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 4, 2016

Selenium sulfide is a chemical compound created by fusing atomic selenium (Se) and sulfur (S).[1] The selenium and sulfur combination has been shown to promote skin health and thus selenium sulfide is found in many cosmetic, hair, and skin care products. It's probably best known as an antifungal and is used to treat tinea versicolor, a fungal imbalance of the skin. Selenium sulfide helps relieve itching and flaking associated with dandruff.[2] It may also help soothe seborrhea, or seborrheic dermatitis.[3] (more…)

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Refined Sugar: Sweet but Toxic to Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 2, 2016

Most of us recognize that sugar does not promote good health. In fact, most people know that sugar is unhealthy, but not everyone understands the full extent of its unhealthiness. Refined sugar, such as high fructose corn syrup, is nothing but empty calories and it's highly addictive; artificial sweeteners like aspartame are even worse. Sugar is added to many food products, and it's almost impossible to escape. (more…)

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Vermont GMO Labeling: Monsanto’s Latest Controversy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 24, 2016

In 2014, the state of Vermont passed a progressive GMO labeling law that would require GMO foods producers to clearly identify all genetically modified food products. This legislation extends to any “food produced with genetic engineering” and is slated to go into effect on July 1st, 2016 - mere days from now. GMO labeling has been a testy issue for many, and no one has fought harder against this than Monsanto. (more…)

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Why Is Vitamin E Important to Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 21, 2016

Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a significant role in human health.[1] As an antioxidant, vitamin E helps maintain healthy cells and, subsequently, a healthy body. Vitamin E can also help with poor eyesight[2], gout[3], and arthritis.[4] Today, we'll look at key roles vitamin E plays within the body. (more…)

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