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Plant-Based Supplements: The New Frontier of Supplements

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Oct 17, 2017

Not all vitamins and minerals are created equal, and your body can tell the difference between synthetic and plant-based supplements. If you have ever taken a cheap, synthetic vitamin or mineral and failed to notice a change in how you look or feel, there is a reason. Artificial vitamins often pass through your body without being absorbed. Just like when selecting food to eat, taking the time to study the labels and ingredients can make the difference between achieving the health you want or wasting your time and money. (more…)

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Benefits of Aloe Vera

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jul 28, 2017

Although the gel of the plant is famous for its ability to take the sting and heat out of a sunburn, the beneficial properties of aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis, reach much further than skin deep. Ancient peoples have used this soothing plant for a wide range of applications, from controlling irritation to keeping wounds clean, and soothing gastrointestinal upset.[1] New research reveals that aloe vera’s healing capabilities may be more numerous than previously believed. It has a wealth of health-promoting compounds to offer nearly all of the body’s systems. (more…)

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Iron Toxicity: All You Need to Know About Iron Overdose

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 25, 2017

We need iron to live. Without it, our red blood cells wouldn’t be able to carry oxygen through our blood. Iron plays essential roles in energy metabolism, hormone synthesis, growth, development, brain function, immune activity, and cellular function.[1, 2] However, you only need trace amounts of this important nutrient to maintain proper iron balance. Excess iron intake can quickly become dangerous. (more…)

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Heme Iron Vs. Nonheme Iron: What’s the Difference?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 11, 2017

Not all iron is created equally, and if you have an iron imbalance, you should carefully consider which iron is best for your health. Your body recognizes the difference between heme and nonheme iron sources and will absorb each type differently. These types are easy to identify in your daily diet. Heme iron comes from animals, and nonheme iron comes from plants. Here is everything else you need to know about the differences between heme and nonheme iron and how each can affect your health. (more…)

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Do You Know These 3 Types of Colloidal Silver?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 16, 2017

Silver is an old tool for promoting good health and, there is a large market for silver in the natural health industry. A variety of types of silver water exists and it’s almost impossible to determine the quality of the product simply by its name. Ionic silver, hydrosol silver, and colloidal silver are all different types of silver available... but what do they mean? Let's explore the differences between the three most popular types of silver and discuss which is best. 3 Types of Colloidal Silver 1. Atomic Silver (Colloidal) […]

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