Source: Iodine and Hyperthyroidism by Dr. Edward Group 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 occurs when the thyroid produces too much of the thyroid … Continue reading Iodine and Hyperthyroidism
Pomegranates may prevent estrogen-driven breast cancer
Many breast cancers are estrogen-dependent. So a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors (AI) that block the synthesis of estrogen are used by mainstream medical doctors to attempt to slow the growth of estrogen sensitive breast tumors. Unfortunately, as the Mayo Clinic web site points out, AI drugs -- which include anastrozole (Arimidex), letrozole (Femara) … Continue reading Pomegranates may prevent estrogen-driven breast cancer
Study: BPA Disrupts Prostate Health
Bisphenol-A has seen its share of media attention, and none of it has been very positive. It’s a known endocrine disruptor still being used as a softening agent in plastics. You’re probably already aware that BPA disrupts reproductive health, which is contributing to hormonal imbalance in both women and men. BPA lines many aluminum cans and … Continue reading Study: BPA Disrupts Prostate Health
How to Find the Best Selenium Supplement
Source: How to Find the Best Selenium Supplement by Dr. Edward Group 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, selenium works as an antioxidant, protecting cells from free radical damage. … Continue reading How to Find the Best Selenium Supplement
The Health Benefits of Alpha Galactosidase
Source: The Health Benefits of Alpha Galactosidase by Dr. Edward Group Beans, greens (especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower) and heavy carbohydrate-laden foods can cause gassiness and bloating.These foods have carbohydrates that are linked to proteins or fats (known as glycoproteins or glycolipids) which aren’t effectively broken down in the gut; these poorly-digested particles … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Alpha Galactosidase
Are Mammograms Safe?
Source: Are Mammograms Safe? by Dr. Edward Group The American Cancer Society defines breast cancer as a “malignant tumor that starts from the cells of the breast.” The breast is made up of milk glands and fatty tissues, and cancer can occur in any of these tissues. Cells in our bodies are constantly reproducing, and when … Continue reading Are Mammograms Safe?
Study: BPA destroys sperm
Results from a five-year trial on the effects of bisphenol-A (BPA) in human males has revealed that the popular plastics chemical destroys sperm. One of the few BPA studies involving humans, the trial sheds more light on the obvious harm BPA causes on male reproduction, and the need to immediately remove the chemical from from … Continue reading Study: BPA destroys sperm
How to Perform the Iodine Patch Test
Source: How to Perform the Iodine Patch Test by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is one of the building blocks the thyroid uses to produce the hormones necessary for proper metabolic function. As you might guess, without enough iodine, you can experience a number of problems, such as hypothyroidism. One of the most popular ways to test for iodine deficiency … Continue reading How to Perform the Iodine Patch Test
New Report Ranks U.S. Poorly for Maternal Health
Source: New Report Ranks U.S. Poorly for Maternal Health by Dr. Edward Group According to a new report conducted by the State of the World Mother’s, the United States ranks 33 out of 179 countries surveyed for maternal health. [1] Just last year, the U.S. was at 31. How can a country so developed be drastically behind other … Continue reading New Report Ranks U.S. Poorly for Maternal Health
The Rise of the Obesogens
Source: The Rise of the Obesogens by Dr. Edward Group Diet advice as it pertains to weight gain has been simple–take in than you can burn off and you’ll gain weight. The calorie in, calorie out approach to weight loss is not only outdated, it’s also ineffective in some cases. While no one is arguing the … Continue reading The Rise of the Obesogens
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