August 2013 - Page 4 of 5 - Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

Iodine and Hyperthyroidism

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 25, 2015

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 hormone thyroxine. As a metabolism regulator, over production impacts the body at the cellular level. This can ultimately lead to symptoms such as weight loss, anxiety, fatigue, hyperactivity, and a general intolerance to heat. Cardiac shock and death can also […]

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How to Perform the Iodine Patch Test

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 17, 2017

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 concerns, such as hypothyroidism. One of the most popular ways to test for iodine deficiency is the iodine patch test. The Iodine Patch Test theoretically measures how quickly the body absorbs iodine through the skin. The issue with this test is that it's not 100% reliable and doesn't provide an extensive view of your iodine levels as could […]

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Stinging Nettle for Prostate Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 8, 2013

Urtica dioica, or Stinging Nettle, is probably one of the world's most popular herbal remedies. Health practitioners use it commonly for its potency against harmful organisms, redness, and swelling; as well as its immune modulating action. It has also been used to support balanced blood sugar and normal cholesterol levels. [1] The benefits don't stop there. For men, in particular, stinging nettle provides support for the prostate and lower urinary tract. (more…)

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Saw Palmetto and Men’s Health Benefits

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 28, 2015

Serenoa repens, better known as Saw Palmetto, is a plant native to North America. Native Americans have used it for centuries as a tonic, topical cleanser against germs, and to remedy urinary and reproductive disorders in men. [1] European and American settlers used saw palmetto for a wide range of ailments. (more…)

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Tribulus terrestris and Male Hormones

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 27, 2015

Tribulus terrestris has played a vital role in Ayurvedic, Chinese, and European medicine for centuries. In Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, it has been applied as a remedy for urinary and reproductive concerns and fatigue. Similarly, in Europe, Tribulus terrestris has been used to address urinary and reproductive concerns; it's also been used as a mood enhancer. (more…)

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