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The Top 10 Endocrine Disruptors To Avoid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Exposure to endocrine disruptors is like putting a drop of water into the gas tank of a car. One drop may not have a major impact, but drip by drip, the car breaks down. Endocrine disruptors do the same thing...
7 Amazing Benefits of Ashwagandha Root for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, is an Ayurvedic herb commonly used in traditional Indian medicine. Investigations into the herb's powerful effects on the body have sparked an explosion of interest, and research has reported exciting potential for human health,...
6 Benefits of Tongkat Ali for Women's Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Hormone imbalance is a common health for many women today. Exposure to toxins that exhibit estrogen-like effects – and there are plenty – can throw a woman's hormone production off kilter. Common symptoms include fatigue, slowed metabolism, low libido, and...
Is Alcohol an Endocrine Disruptor?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Although you may never pick up an alcoholic beverage, you could still be regularly exposing yourself to the detrimental health effects of alcohol. Household products, for example, often contain ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and can be a source many people don't...
5 Dangers of Hormone Replacement Therapy
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Using hormones to combat age-related hormonal shifts sounds a bit like using a sledgehammer to drive a nail into a piece of wood. Yes, the nail will go through, but at what cost? Hormones control practically every function, mechanism, and...
Tribulus terrestris and Male Hormones
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Tribulus terrestris has played a vital role in Ayurvedic, Chinese, and European medicine for centuries. In Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, it has been applied as a remedy for urinary and reproductive concerns and fatigue. Similarly, in Europe, Tribulus terrestris has...
Iodine and Hyperthyroidism
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Your thyroid gland produces the hormones that control and regulate your metabolism. Iodine is the fuel it runs on. Too little iodine and you may experience hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid does not produce enough hormones. Conversely, hyperthyroidism...
Iodine and Breast Health: 6 Things You Need to Know
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The necessity of iodine isn't exclusive to the thyroid, the entire body needs it. You might say that your body requires iodine the way a car requires oil — it's simply necessary for the entire system to function properly. However,...
8 Things You Need to Know About Iodine Deficiency in Dogs
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to our pets’ health, it doesn’t always register that they too can suffer from nutritional deficiencies. We take such good care of their safety that we may overlook the spectrum of nutrients their bodies require. As a...
8 Great Sources of Iodine
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A healthy diet is a great way to ensure you receive the right balance of the nutrients your body requires, including iodine. Your thyroid depends on it to function, and it is the primary element of two essential hormones that...
Iodine and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): What You Need to Know
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
It’s no secret that iodine plays an important role in hormone production and has a special relationship with the thyroid. What’s less discussed is how important iodine is for women’s health. Several organs in the female body contain high concentrations...
Help Get the F Out of Austin
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The fluoridation of our public water supply is continuing to elude many unsuspecting citizens, most of whom are being drugged with the neurotoxin without their knowledge. While the intentions of fluoridation may be good, its outdated use from misguided officials...
