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Does the Vitamin B12 Shot Have Side Effects?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 18, 2014

Vitamin B12 is to the human body what gasoline is to a car; without it, you're not getting anywhere. A diet that includes meat, fish, and dairy products can provide natural sources of B12; however, these foods typically carry a heavy toxic load. Vegetarians and vegans can suffer from B12 deficiency, so can meat eaters, making B12 deficiency a common concern many people solve with supplementation or a B12 injection. What is a Vitamin B12 Shot? The shot delivers a high dose of therapeutic B12, usually in the form of […]

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What is Glutathione?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 13, 2014

Although no one has quite discovered an answer to the aging process, the quest for the fountain of youth continues to be pursued by many. The rise of nutritional supplements on the market directly reflects the increasing desire of consumers to appear and feel younger. Many of these supplements are used to support energy, vitality, and beauty, yet most of them fail to realize the one important youth-supporting compound available in each and every one of us — glutathione. (more…)

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Digestive and Systemic Enzymes: 7 Things to Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 12, 2014

The thousands of metabolic processes needed for life depend on enzymes. Enzymes are essential for digesting food, initiating cellular activity, and breaking down and removing toxins. Inadequate enzyme levels result in organ dysfunction, chronic illness, and disease. In today’s world, enzyme deficiency is becoming more commonplace. Fortunately, protecting against enzyme deficiency is simple. Here are 7 facts you need to know about these two essential front-line enzymes. (more…)

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What Is Calcium Toxicity and Hypercalcemia?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 11, 2014

In some ways, a healthy human body can be likened to a fine-tuned, quality engine. A solid engine is more than mechanically sound, it has also been given the proper fluids and fuels necessary to operate. It might have gas, but without oil, there will be concerns. Conversely, adequate oil and inadequate gas is also a recipe for disaster. Your body is similar, it needs calories (fuel) for operating energy, but it also needs quality calories with certain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients in the proper proportions. (more…)

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The Top 10 Foods for Vitamin B12

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Nov 6, 2014

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that's involved with a lot of important processes in the human body. [1] Food is the primary source for this nutrient, with supplements being the secondary source for some people. Vitamin B12 is structurally the largest and most complex of all the vitamins known to man. Interestingly enough, vitamin B12 is integral to normal energy metabolism in all cells of the body as well as amino acid and fatty acid metabolism. Additionally, B12 is extremely important in a myriad of other vital physiological processes […]

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