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Can Turmeric Support Thyroid Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Turmeric is one of the most potent spices, and when it comes to health benefits, nothing can match it. Not only is turmeric one of the most impressive free radical scavengers, it's also been shown to support brain health, protect...

A bowl of organic turmeric powder. Turmeric also been shown to support brain health, thyroid health, and encourage a balanced mood.

Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Cobalt

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Cobalt is a naturally occurring element that does have beneficial applications. For instance, cobalt is an essential component of vitamin B12. Cobalt has been added to pigments to produce a distinct blue color. Lithium-ion batteries contain cobalt. In the medical...

Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Cobalt

What Is Hydroxocobalamin?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Cobalamin is another name for vitamin B12, an essential nutrient necessary for proper metabolism and energy production. Hydroxocobalamin is a chemical compound with a similar structure to vitamin B12. Even though the human body doesn't produce hydroxocobalamin, bacteria in the...

A man swimming in blue water on a sunny day.

7 Health Dangers of B12 Deficiency

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

There are many people out there who rely on vitamin B12 supplements as a natural way to help ease stress and boost their energy levels. While the vitamin's ability to enhance mental performance is relatively well-known, research suggests that the...

A person walking through a sunny field. B-12 deficiency has also been linked to other neurodegenerative disorders.

Vitamin B12 Benefits: 4 Types and Their Health Benefits

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Vitamin B12 is a lot like a key, opening up doorways that lead to an array of metabolic, cellular processes. Like a key, vitamin B12 is unique among all other vitamins in both structure and function. Plants, animals, and fungi...

Vitamin B12 Benefits: 4 Types and Their Health Benefits

New Innovation in Telomere Extension

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Telomeres are the caps at the end of human DNA strands known as chromosomes that protect the DNA code of the genome. As humans age, telomeres begin to decrease in size, causing cellular aging. After telomeres reach a certain length,...

animation-of-telomeres-dna

Is Artificial Turf Safe?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

What could be healthier than the sweat on your brow of a great game of football or soccer? Sadly, playing on artificial turf, especially the kind used on college campuses and in the professional sports arena, may be connected to...

Artificial turfs may contain dangerous chemicals that can harm your body.

Health Benefits of the Mimosa Tree

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Traditional Chinese Medicinal practitioners have long revered the bark, leaves and flowers of the Mimosa tree for its potent health benefits. The Mayan people of Central America also revered the plant, and commonly used it for aiding trauma injuries and...

Mimosa is full of vital micronutrients like iron and manganese that can help boost the immune system.

20 Health Conditions That Mimic ADHD

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, is diagnosed through mere observation of symptoms and not by any sort of scientific testing. There are no brain scans, blood tests, or biological readings to determine the presence of ADHD, just a myriad...

A little girl walking in a field of flowers.

3 Mental Health Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

A perennial, therapeutic plant commonly referred to as "golden root", Rhodiola rosea has long been associated with a slew of physical and mental health benefits. While public awareness of Rhodiola rosea is largely very quiet, an increasing subset of people...

Mental Health

Report: Electromagnetic Pollution is Harmful to Mental Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

There are 190,000 cell phone towers in the US, and new evidence suggests that exposure to these towers may alter brain function. The study, recently published in the British Medical Journal, found that EMF pollution can cause irritability, insomnia, difficulty...

A person researching about electromagnetic pollution.

The Benefits of Mulungu Bark for Mental Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Life is full of stressful moments and situations. Nobody is immune to occasional mood disturbances and anxiety. However, just because you're stressed isn't necessarily a good reason to resort to powerful medications. Many medicines-for-your-mind have horrible side effects that are...

Anxiety