Do You Know These 6 Facts About Laundry Detergent?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
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...
What Is Hashimoto's Disease?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The prevalence of thyroid disorders in America has reached epidemic proportions and it's only getting worse. Hashimoto's disease, also known as lymphocytic thyroiditis or autoimmune thyroiditis, is the most common thyroid disease. It's characterized by chronic inflammation of the thyroid...
The 9 Best Foods for Your Thyroid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Thyroid concerns affects millions of people around the world, including those in industrialized countries such as the United States. The conditions resulting from thyroid concerns can be extremely serious. As a regulator of hormone production and metabolism, the thyroid needs...
What is Azodicarbonamide? 9 Exposing Facts
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The recent revelation that Subway bread contains azodicarbonamide has gotten a lot of attention. And it should, azodicarbonamide is an industrial chemical used to make yoga mats, shoe rubber, and synthetic leather. Although there's no reason for it to be...
The Top 8 Herbs for Andropause
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Andropause, or male menopause, is a condition associated with a drop in sexual activity, testosterone levels, and a diminished frequency of normal erections. It's an age-related concern and many men are in full swing by middle age. Thankfully, there are...
10 Health Dangers of Bromine
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bromine is a chemical compound frequently used in flame retardants, baking ingredients, cell phones, plastic, dye, soda, and prescription drugs. Despite the warnings from the Centers for Disease Control about the serious, long-term health effects from constant exposure, use of...
What Is Manopause? 5 Facts Every Man Should Know
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Manopause, also known as andropause or male menopause, is the term used to describe the changes in hormone production that men experience as they age. The effects can be profound. Hormone levels affect mental and physical health, and sex drive,...
The 12 Best Foods for Testosterone Support
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Believe it or not, there are dietary choices you can make to help support normal testosterone (T) levels. For guys, getting enough testosterone boosting nutrients like zinc, vitamin D and protein (essential amino acids) can help reduce the need for...
Ashwagandha and Men’s Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
As men age, they can begin to experience a slow down in testosterone production and the bodily functions it's related to. This condition, otherwise known as andropause (or male menopause in some circles), is extremely common yet not always discussed....
Milk Thistle for a Healthy Prostate
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many older guys think that prostate issues just come with the territory as they age. It's looked at one of those things that "just happens" and as common as prostate concerns among aging men are, it's no wonder many have...
The Health Benefits of Alpha Galactosidase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Beans, greens (especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower) and heavy carbohydrate-laden foods can cause gassiness and bloating. These foods have carbohydrates that are linked to proteins or fats (known as glycoproteins or glycolipids) which aren't effectively broken down...
Stinging Nettle for Prostate Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Urtica dioica, or Stinging Nettle, is probably one of the world's most popular herbal remedies. Health practitioners use it commonly for its potency against harmful organisms, redness, and swelling; as well as its immune modulating action. It has also been...
