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Threats to Your Thyroid Function
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Located just below the voice box, the thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and has a significant influence on many of the body’s most essential processes. Regulation of growth, body temperature, metabolism, and physical development are all driven...
What Is Cellular Metabolism?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Your body is a complex network of interconnected organs that perform individual functions to support the systems and processes that make up your existence. Respiration, digestion, bone regeneration, metabolism — they’re all examples of your body’s ability to function with...
Take Action: Tell the EPA to Ban Toxic Chemical Oil Dispersants
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I received word from my friend, Dr. Riki Ott, a marine toxicologist and former commercial fisher in Alaska who has experienced the devastation of the Exxon Valdez oil spill firsthand. She’s focused on raising public awareness of the debilitating and...
Top 10 Remedies for Sore Muscles and Joints
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Almost everyone has experienced muscle or joint discomfort at some point in their life. The entire human body contains muscles and joints that are constantly in motion, making it easy for discomfort to appear anywhere, anytime. The most common type...
Paprika Parsnip Fries Recipe with Lemon Cashew Cream
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When I found this recipe on A House in the Hills, I couldn’t wait to try it. The unsung hero of the produce aisle, parsnips have twice as much fiber and more than four times the amount of iron as...
Banana Cherry Chocolate Chunk Vegan Ice Cream Recipe
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We found this beautiful, blush-hued treat on Simple-Veganista. The combination of cherries, dark chocolate, and whipped bananas is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping calories in check. Unlike conventional ice cream, this vegan ice cream has 60% less...
Do Antidepressants Affect Gut Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Antidepressants are a controversial class of prescription medicine used to treat or prevent clinical depression. An estimated 30 million Americans are currently taking antidepressants. The use of these drugs has skyrocketed over the last 15 years, likely due to increased...
Lentil Salad Recipe with Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The French green lentil is an exquisite, marbled beauty. Upon closer inspection, individual lentils are shades of olive green and black with hints of fiery red. You might say they almost resemble tiny red-slider turtles. In this tangy lentil salad...
How to Find the Best Selenium Supplement
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Sources Recommended Intake Types Supplementation Selenium (Se) is a trace mineral that can be found in foods and supplements.[1] It is available in both organic and inorganic forms and is an essential nutrient for humans and animals.[2] In the body,...
6 Kombucha Health Benefits Your Gut Is Begging For
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Well known as a good source of probiotics, kombucha is a sweet tea beverage fermented with yeast and bacteria. It is commonly called the “immortal health elixir" and it's more popular now than ever before. In addition to its strong,...
Indian-Inspired Green Lentil Salad with Spiced Carrots
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Carrots are rarely the star of any dish, but in this green lentil salad recipe from One Green Planet, the spiced carrots really shine. You can spiralize your carrots, but I recommend using a peeler to get thin, pretty ribbons...
The Role of Vitamin B12 in Thyroid Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
B-12 Functions Deficiency Symptoms Hypothyroidism & B12 Sources Benefits Your personal wellness and the efficiency at which your body operates is a direct result of the quality and completeness of the nutrients you consume. Complete nutrition promotes complete wellness, while...
