As strange as it sounds, there are way more bacterial cells than human cells in the human body. And without them, it’s likely that none of us would survive for long. In reality, the community of bacteria that populate our digestive system – also known as the gut microbiome – plays an important role in … Continue reading Microbiome – Gut health discoveries revealed
10 Shocking Facts about Mercury Amalgam
Source: 10 Shocking Facts about Mercury Amalgam by Dr. Edward Group Mercury is toxic to humans and dental amalgam fillings, which uses a 50% mercury base combined with other metals, is one of the most common types of exposure. Research proving the extensive damage mercury can cause to human tissue and brain function is why I … Continue reading 10 Shocking Facts about Mercury Amalgam
5 Scary Truths About Mercury
Source: 5 Scary Truths About Mercury by Dr. Edward Group In a short period of time, we’ve come a long way in understanding and recognizing the health dangers of mercury. It wasn’t but just a generation or two ago that nearly every kid in school played with mercury in science class. Now, fortunately, we understand its danger … Continue reading 5 Scary Truths About Mercury
What Is Iron? Understanding This Essential Nutrient
Source: What Is Iron? Understanding This Essential Nutrient by Dr. Edward Group Biologically, iron is an essential mineral that your body requires to function properly. You only need trace amounts of this nutrient, but it’s absolutely vital to energy production, oxygen transportation, hormone synthesis, growth, development, brain function, immune activity, and healthy cell function.[1, 2] What Is … Continue reading What Is Iron? Understanding This Essential Nutrient
11 Facts About Oxygen You Probably Didn’t Know
Source: 11 Facts About Oxygen You Probably Didn’t Know by Dr. Edward Group Do we take oxygen for granted? I think most of us realize that oxygen is critical for life, but we hardly ever think about it.[1] You probably know more details about the love life of the latest celebrity couple than the element that we … Continue reading 11 Facts About Oxygen You Probably Didn’t Know
What is Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s Disease is chronic irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. It is one of several irritable bowel diseases that share similar symptoms and immune disorders. The lesions that have become an identifying feature of Crohn’s Disease complicate intestinal function. This damage to the gastrointestinal tract can lead to more serious conditions. [1] The causes of Crohn’s Disease … Continue reading What is Crohn’s Disease?
What Do Vegans Eat?
Source: What Do Vegans Eat? by Dr. Edward Group We’ll sometimes get questions from customers who’ve grown up eating meat but are now looking for a switch to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. These questions largely have a main theme, “Exactly what do vegans eat?” Aside from curiosity, they sometimes are concerned that a new diet that avoids meat and all … Continue reading What Do Vegans Eat?
What is a Vegan and What Does a Vegan Diet Entail?
Source: What is a Vegan and What Does a Vegan Diet Entail? by Dr. Edward Group I overheard a conversation the other day between one of our customer service reps and a customer who had some questions about improving their diet. During the chat, the benefits of adopting vegan dietary habits was mentioned. With that came … Continue reading What is a Vegan and What Does a Vegan Diet Entail?
New Research Links BPA Exposure to High Blood Pressure
Source: New Research Links BPA Exposure to High Blood Pressure by Dr. Edward Group The negative health effects of BPA exposure have become regular headlines in the news. BPA, or bisphenol-A, is a chemical found in many common products, from cans and dental fillings to cash register receipts. Unfortunately, its exposure is associated with a range of … Continue reading New Research Links BPA Exposure to High Blood Pressure
7 Important Functions of Vitamin B-12
Source: 7 Important Functions of Vitamin B-12 by Dr. Edward Group It’s estimated nearly 40% of the American population suffers from B12 levels that are too low. [1] With low B12 levels, your brain doesn’t work quite right and more often than not you’re suffering from chronic fatigue. But vitamin B12 does more than just support healthy energy levels. … Continue reading 7 Important Functions of Vitamin B-12
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