13 Foods Rich in Iodine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Iodine is an essential trace mineral that helps the brain function properly; it helps your body properly metabolize the energy from food. In women, it ensures breast and ovarian health, as well. The thyroid hormones T3 and T4 contain the...

13 Foods Rich in Iodine

Iodine: The Complete Guide to Iodine Health Benefits

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits Daily Intake Precautions Deficiency Sources "I went from an energetic, thin active person to feeling sluggish, gaining weight, and feeling unwell in general," says Diane S, a paraprofessional who works for a school in Ohio. Her elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone...

A woman Jumping with job. Iodine provides many health benefits.

A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Iodine is a critically important nutrient that we all need. In women and men, iodine is used by the thyroid to produce T3 and T4 hormones, which manage metabolism.[1] Iodine also supports digestion, bone development, muscle control, and heart and...

Iodine for women provides many health benefits.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid: Top 10 Benefits & Possible Side Effects

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Sources Benefits Side Effects Antioxidants are nutrients that counteract the natural deterioration of cells. Raw, organic fruits and vegetables provide a wide array of antioxidants. Antioxidants are also present in herbs like astragalus root and Tibetan rhodiola. In recent years,...

A bowl of Broccoli in a wooden bowl over a wooden tabletop with other green vegetables in the background.

Top 5 Foods for the Pineal Gland

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

If you’re seeking enlightenment through meditation, or perhaps you’re just looking to obtain a good night’s rest, you need a healthy pineal gland. Often referred to as the third eye, this small, pinecone-shaped endocrine organ located in the brain secretes...

A bowl of organic olive oil. It acts as an antioxidant, allowing lactic acid and toxins to be released from the pores of the skin.

Stem Cells: Not Only Embryonic?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The following article was written by my good friend, Dr. Richard DeAndrea, MD, ND. As a holistic physician who advocates a progressive approach to medicine, Dr. DeAndrea is the medical advisor to the American Naturopathic Medical Association, the Physician’s Committee...

The human body has about 65 million active stem cells in the blood stream.

How to Perform the Iodine Patch Test

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Iodine is one of the building blocks the thyroid uses to produce the hormones necessary for proper metabolic function. As you might guess, without enough iodine, you can experience a number of concerns, such as hypothyroidism. One of the most...

How to Perform the Iodine Patch Test

What Is the MTHFR Genetic Defect and How Can it Affect You?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Many news outlets, and indeed some pharmaceutical makers, lead us to believe that we are merely a product of our genes, but this isn’t true at all. In fact, studies on identical twins, who start out with identical genes, reveal...

A DNA image of a MTHFR genetic defect. This gene tells the body to make an enzyme needed to turn vitamin B9 into a usable form.

5 Reasons You Feel Sluggish

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Fatigue is a concern for millions of people worldwide. We all get tired now and then, whether it’s because we’ve been working nonstop or didn't eat right or skipped a workout. For many people, feeling sluggish can place a serious...

Not getting enough exercise can make you feel sluggish.

New Research Indicates Aluminum in Deodorant Linked To Breast Cancer

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We live in a world where the products that we use on a daily basis are actually laden with some of the most toxic chemicals on the planet. Studies are now showing that continuous exposure to toxic chemicals in personal...

New Research Indicates Aluminum in Deodorant Linked To Breast Cancer

10 Natural Remedies for Yeast Infections

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

The common yeast infection, sometimes referred to as vaginitis, is a painful condition that many women experience at some point in their lives. Characterized by extremely uncomfortable itching, burning and pain, and discharge, vaginal yeast infections are usually caused by...

A bowl of yogurt. Foods like yogurt contain probiotics which is one of the natural remedies for yeast infection.

The 5 Most Common Thyroid Disorders

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Thyroid disorders affect upwards of 20 million Americans and 80% of incidences affect women.Regardless, thyroid health is an issue of importance for both men and women. Your thyroid is part of your endocrine system and if it's out of whack,...

A person is holding their throat. Thyroid disorders affect about of 20 million Americans and 80% of incidences affect women.