Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

What Is California Proposition 65?

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

The state of California has a list of chemicals it knows to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Exposure to any chemical on this list is governed by a law is known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act, or Proposition 65. Since Prop 65's beginning, the list has continuously expanded and today contains over 900 substances. The law requires that if a product sold in California contains any detectable amount of a substance on the list, a warning label must accompany the product. (more…)

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Update on I-522: The Fight for GMO Labeling

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

There's an initiative on Washington's November 5 ballot that deserves our attention. It's I-522 and it will require that genetically engineered foods be labeled. If you're in Washington, it's very important to understand the opportunity that's being presented. If you're not in Washington, it's important to follow this initiative as it's sure to set the tone for the other states that follow. The fight to require full disclosure from the food companies has been long and hard but this is the chance we've been waiting for. Let's take advantage of […]

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Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Anti-Bacterial Soap Chemical

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

Score a victory for smart legislation! Late last week, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill that would prevent manufacturers from using Triclosan in most consumer hygiene products. [1] (more…)

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Alert! Research Links Fluoridated Water to ADHD

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

Fluoride, a questionable chemical added to drinking water and toothpaste for the oft-repeated goal of preventing tooth decay, may be responsible for certain childhood mental disorders, according to research from the Harvard School of Public Health. The researchers looked at various chemicals that children are regularly exposed to and found that several, including fluoride, are directly related to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other mental issues.[1] (more…)

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Report: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Reduces Risk of Death

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

A vegan or vegetarian diet has long been promoted as a healthy lifestyle choice thanks to a mountain of evidence available to back it up. And now, there’s even more quantitative evidence. A recent report from University College of London reveals that eating seven or more servings of fruits and vegetables per day is linked to reduced mortality at any age. [1] (more…)

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