Turmeric’s long history as a culinary spice dates all the way back to 2,500 years before Christ. This bright yellow, strongly flavored spice has also been used since at least 500 B.C.E. as an essential part of Ayurvedic medicine in India – and no wonder, since curcumin, the substance which gives the spice its bright … Continue reading The science behind curcumin’s healing properties
Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects
Source: Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects by Dr. Edward Group Potassium Iodide is a white, odorless chemical compound made up of 76% iodine and 23% potassium. You might also see it represented by its chemical formula, KI: K for potassium and I for iodine. As a supplement, KI exists in tablet or liquid form. Potassium iodide’s most … Continue reading Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects
A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More
Source: A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is a critically important nutrient that we all need. In women and men, iodine is used by the thyroid to produce T3 and T4 hormones, which manage metabolism.[1] Iodine also supports digestion, bone development, muscle control, and heart and brain … Continue reading A Guide to Iodine for Women’s Health: Breast Health, Pregnancy, & More
Iodine: The Complete Guide to Iodine Health Benefits
Source: Iodine: The Complete Guide to Iodine Health Benefits by Dr. Edward Group "I went from an energetic, thin active person to feeling sluggish, gaining weight, and feeling unwell in general," says Diane S, a paraprofessional who works for a school in Ohio. Her elevated thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels suggested hypothyroidism, an under-functioning thyroid gland. Even … Continue reading Iodine: The Complete Guide to Iodine Health Benefits
Death by sepsis reduced by 87% with progressive vitamin C treatment
Septicemia, or sepsis, is a frighteningly common infection that claims the lives of nearly 700 Americans each day. It occurs when an infection that you already have – for example, in your lungs, urinary tract, or elsewhere – spurs a chain reaction that spreads through your body. When it’s not treated quickly enough, it can … Continue reading Death by sepsis reduced by 87% with progressive vitamin C treatment
Laxative Side Effects and Safety: Everything You Need to Know
Source: Laxative Side Effects and Safety: Everything You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group Constipation causes discomfort and it can lead to embarrassing gas and uncomfortable bloating. Laxatives, which help evacuate stool from the bowels, are the go-to solution for most people dealing with constipation. Effective as that may be, some laxatives have mild to severe side effects, … Continue reading Laxative Side Effects and Safety: Everything You Need to Know
Vitamin B6 Benefits, Foods, Deficiency, & Side Effects
Source: Vitamin B6 Benefits, Foods, Deficiency, & Side Effects by Dr. Edward Group The body uses vitamin B6 for brain and nervous system function, metabolic processes, blood sugar level regulation, blood cell formation, and to support your immune system. This important vitamin is found in many foods, including meat, seafood, and some vegetables. Taking B6 supplementally is … Continue reading Vitamin B6 Benefits, Foods, Deficiency, & Side Effects
The Importance of Iodine for a Healthy Thyroid
Source: The Importance of Iodine for a Healthy Thyroid by Dr. Edward Group Iodine is an essential nutrient, meaning that the human body requires it for many essential functions but cannot synthesize it on its own. Without enough iodine, the thyroid gland cannot produce the thyroid hormones that regulate growth, metabolism and other important processes in the body. … Continue reading The Importance of Iodine for a Healthy Thyroid
What Is Natural Health? A Comprehensive Guide to Living Healthy
Source: What Is Natural Health? A Comprehensive Guide to Living Healthy by Dr. Edward Group “The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.” ― Hippocrates If you don’t know where to start when it comes to taking your first steps towards natural health, this comprehensive guide can help. This … Continue reading What Is Natural Health? A Comprehensive Guide to Living Healthy
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements
Source: Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements by Dr. Edward Group Omega-3 fatty acids are known for their role in brain and heart health but are they all they're cracked up to be? Should you take fish oil to get your daily dose of omega-3s, or should you opt for plant-based options instead? So many … Continue reading Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Benefits, Foods, & Supplements
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