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How and Why You Should Try a Sugar Detox

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 28, 2017

While some people jokingly refer to themselves as sugar addicts, the truth is no laughing matter. Refined sugar causes real, clinically verifiable addictive patterns in your brain and ruinous effects on your body. The average American consumes between 22 and 30 teaspoons of added sugar every day.[1] That’s sugar that you could easily cut from your diet entirely by making intelligent dietary decisions — or you could if sugar didn’t have you hooked. A sugar detox is a way to break the hold sugar has over you. (more…)

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13 Common Foods That Can Cause Constipation

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 22, 2017

Most health authorities define constipation as having fewer than three bowel movements in a week. In my experience as a health care professional, I believe this to be a gross underestimate and a telling indication of just how unhealthy the average American diet has become. You should have a minimum of two bowel movements every day. A healthy bowel movement should be soft, smooth, and easy to pass. If you have fewer than two per day, or if you find yourself straining, then you are likely constipated. (more…)

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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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The Hidden Truth About Enriched White Flour

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 29, 2017

To enrich something means to make it richer by adding good things to it. If you add some organic apple cider vinegar to your water, you've enriched it with enzymes and B vitamins. Enriched white flour must have lots of good things added to it, so it's good for you. Right? Not quite. (more…)

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4 Harmful Effects of Caffeine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 29, 2017

Whether you consume tea, coffee, sodas, energy drinks, or chocolate, you’re consuming some form of caffeine. This post is not meant to demonize caffeine altogether; in fact, at small amounts, caffeine has certain health benefits. It’s the excess use of caffeine that is an issue, as this compound can be addictive.[1] Caffeine doesn’t even provide true energy — it is merely a stimulant. Still, there are many who rely on it every day to get them going. Are you one those people? (more…)

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