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...
What Is Nascent Iodine? Benefits, Safety & Quality
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Forms of Iodine How It Works Benefits Safety Supplementation Iodine is an essential mineral that the body requires for normal function because we do not produce it on our own.[1] For nearly a century, nascent iodine has been regarded as...
Top Causes of Vitamin D Deficiency and Best Natural Remedies
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Daily Intake Symptoms Causes Remedies Precautions Are you getting enough vitamin D? You might think so, but unless you consistently eat a balanced diet, get sunlight exposure, and take supplemental nutrients, you may not get enough vitamin D. You may...
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...
Folate Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes, and Remedies
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Signs Benefits Causes Foods Daily Intake If you're feeling weak or like you have low energy, folate deficiency might be to blame. Folate is one of the essential B vitamins – B9 to be exact. This water-soluble vitamin is essential...
What Is Vitamin B12 and Why Is It Essential to Your Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Forms of B12 Benefits B-12 Intake Side Effects Source Deficiency Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin, which means the human body cannot make it on its own and must obtain it through food, supplementation, or, in some cases, prescription medication....
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...
How to Navigate Nutrition Facts and Food Labels
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, curb your sugar intake, eat organic, non-GMO foods, or you’re simply health-conscious, food labels and Nutrition Facts are information resources that can help you make healthy, informed decisions about your diet. In July 2018,...
The Top 6 Dietary Supplements
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
For thousands of years, herbal medicine was the predominant form of health care on the planet. For many people, it still is. In our switch to modern medicine, much of that ancient wisdom was sadly lost, rejected as the superstition...
Plant-Based Supplements: The New Frontier of Supplements
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Not all vitamins and minerals are created equal, and your body can tell the difference between synthetic and plant-based supplements. If you have ever taken a cheap, synthetic vitamin or mineral and failed to notice a change in how you...
Benefits of Aloe Vera
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Nutrition Facts Benefits Forms Although the gel of the plant is famous for its ability to take the sting and heat out of a sunburn, the beneficial properties of aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis, reach much further than skin deep. Ancient...
Iron Toxicity: All You Need to Know About Iron Overdose
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We need iron to live. Without it, our red blood cells wouldn’t be able to carry oxygen through our blood. Iron plays essential roles in energy metabolism, hormone synthesis, growth, development, brain function, immune activity, and cellular function.[1, 2] However,...
