19 Chemicals to Avoid in Skin Care – Organic Skin Care

Source: 19 Chemicals to Avoid in Skin Care – Organic Skin Care by Dr. Edward Group The beauty industry has an ugly secret: Most skin care products contain harmful chemicals that could potentially harm your health, and even make aging worse. Your makeup, face cream, skin moisturizer, or cleanser may deliver short-term smoothness and brightness, but … Continue reading 19 Chemicals to Avoid in Skin Care – Organic Skin Care

5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners

Source: 5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners by Dr. Edward Group Many of us enjoy fresh and pleasant scents at home but have concerns about using certain commercially available “air fresheners.” Some of these products are known to contain toxins such as phthalates and VOCs like benzene and formaldehyde [1], not what most of us have … Continue reading 5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners

The Most Common Hazardous Household Chemicals

Source: The Most Common Hazardous Household Chemicals by Dr. Edward Group Did you know that every day in your home you come in contact with toxic and hazardous chemicals? If you don’t pay attention and make a concerted effort, it’s almost impossible to avoid this stuff. Let’s look at the most common household chemicals, and what … Continue reading The Most Common Hazardous Household Chemicals

8 Great Sources of Iodine

Source: 8 Great Sources of Iodine by Dr. Edward Group A healthy diet is a great way to ensure you receive a good balance of the nutrients your body requires, including iodine — and you need to make sure you always have enough iodine. Your thyroid depends on it to function and it is the primary … Continue reading 8 Great Sources of Iodine

Iodine and Hypothyroidism

Source: Iodine and Hypothyroidism by Dr. Edward Group Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough key hormones. It is estimated to affect over 20 million Americans, over half of which are completely unaware.[1] Early symptoms can be mild and general, such as depression, weight gain, and elevated cholesterol. Women may … Continue reading Iodine and Hypothyroidism

Iodine Supplements: The Three Best Kinds to Use

Source: Iodine Supplements: The Three Best Kinds to Use by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is essential for a vibrant and radiant body. It’s a key player in our DNA, it boosts our immune system, stabilizes our metabolism, and even assists with cardiovascular health. [1]Furthermore, it’s estimated that more than half of the US population suffer from … Continue reading Iodine Supplements: The Three Best Kinds to Use

What is Nascent Iodine?

Source: What is Nascent Iodine? by Dr. Edward Group Nascent iodine is a supplemental form of iodine. Iodine is an essential mineral that the body requires for normal function.[1] For nearly a century, nascent iodine has been regarded as a more effective form of the mineral than many dietary iodine forms, such as potassium iodide. In … Continue reading What is Nascent Iodine?

Iodine Deficiency and Pregnancy

Source: Iodine Deficiency and Pregnancy by Dr. Edward Group Although your body requires iodine, it doesn’t produce any on its own. [1] You need to get enough through food or supplementation. Inadequate iodine levels are something you want to avoid. Your thyroid requires iodine to manage your metabolism and regulate your hormone production. [2] If these … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency and Pregnancy

Vitamin E tocotrienols work through multiple pathways to delay disease onset and extend lifespan

The result of several new research bodies that have been published all point to the powerful effect of vitamin E tocotrienols to prevent stomach cancer, reduce fatty liver disease incidences and prevent disease mechanisms that can extend natural lifespan in humans. Over the past decade, many studies have highlighted the importance of the most common … Continue reading Vitamin E tocotrienols work through multiple pathways to delay disease onset and extend lifespan

5 Herbs and Spices for Parkinson’s Disease

Source: 5 Herbs and Spices for Parkinson’s Disease by Dr. Edward Group Parkinson’s disease, a chronic, degenerative disorder of the nervous system, results from dopamine-producing brain cell deficiency. Rather than spend time and money on allopathic treatments that can often do more harm than good, there are natural remedies you can take that may effectively combat … Continue reading 5 Herbs and Spices for Parkinson’s Disease