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
Modern diseases are fictional names for cellular malfunction, expert says
Med school students rack their brains trying to learn about the 10,000 diseases they are told exist, but according to Dallas-based naturopath and research scientist Dr. Gary L. Tunsky, all they're studying is the big lie told in med school: That these different diseases exist at all. According to Dr. Tunsky, there is only one … Continue reading Modern diseases are fictional names for cellular malfunction, expert says
Red Clover Shown to Improve Bone Mineral Density and Lower LDL Cholesterol
Red clover, that versatile flower little girls use to decorate their hair and string into necklaces, has been shown to be very good for big girls too. Women have a history of using red clover to alleviate the symptoms of estrogen insufficiency and help restore hormonal balance. Red clover has long been a staple of … Continue reading Red Clover Shown to Improve Bone Mineral Density and Lower LDL Cholesterol
Combat Iron Deficiency with These 16 Iron Rich Foods
Source: Combat Iron Deficiency with These 16 Iron Rich Foods by Dr. Edward Group Like zinc, magnesium, and potassium, iron is a nutrient your body absolutely requires. Iron helps the body grow normally and stay healthy and is used to make hemoglobin, a critical protein found in red blood cells. [1] When you have enough iron, your … Continue reading Combat Iron Deficiency with These 16 Iron Rich Foods
Hypertension drugs for low-risk patients raise problems, lower blood pressure naturally
In the U.S., an estimated $32 billion per year is being spent unnecessarily to treat high blood pressure, the most common reason patients visit their doctor, scientists say. That $32 billion a year corresponds to more than 1 percent of annual healthcare costs in the U.S., and more than a third of the country's total … Continue reading Hypertension drugs for low-risk patients raise problems, lower blood pressure naturally
Four foods that lower blood pressure
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 67 million Americans -- approximately one in three adults -- suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure. In 2009 alone, high blood pressure was the primary or contributing cause of almost 350,000 deaths in the United States, which averages at 1,000 deaths per day. … Continue reading Four foods that lower blood pressure
8 Foods High in Zinc – What Are Their Benefits?
Source: 8 Foods High in Zinc – What Are Their Benefits? by Dr. Edward Group Zinc is necessary for many of the body’s processes and most people are chronically deficient in this vital mineral. It is an active agent in our body’s ability to metabolize food and nutrients. It is also involved with triggering over 100 differing … Continue reading 8 Foods High in Zinc – What Are Their Benefits?
What Is Manganese? The Benefits of This Essential Mineral
Source: What Is Manganese? The Benefits of This Essential Mineral by Dr. Edward Group Many people know that vitamin B-12 supports normal energy levels and that vitamin C can help the immune system, but what do you know about manganese? It doesn’t have the star power of other nutrients like calcium, iron, or potassium, but it’s … Continue reading What Is Manganese? The Benefits of This Essential Mineral
Everything You Need To Know About Iodine Webinar by Dr. Edward F. Group
Source: Everything You Need To Know About Iodine Webinar by Dr. Edward F. Group by Dr. Edward Group The health benefits of iodine have been known for years but with the prevalence of iodine deficiency and recent radiation events like the Fukushima disaster, it’s more important now than ever before. But where does a person begin? … Continue reading Everything You Need To Know About Iodine Webinar by Dr. Edward F. Group
7 Common Types of Zinc Explained
Source: 7 Common Types of Zinc Explained by Dr. Edward Group Zinc is an essential mineral contributing to our total physical and mental well-being. It is a key player in the optimal functioning of the reproductive organs, and an important element involved in basic cellular function. Zinc also aids to strengthen the human immune system and deter … Continue reading 7 Common Types of Zinc Explained
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