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What Is Shilajit?

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

From deep within the Caucasus and Himalayan mountains, Shilajit (pronounced shi-lah-jeet) is a naturally occurring substance that’s rich in beneficial nutrients. Although it’s somewhat unknown today, it is still prominent in many natural health practices, including Ayurveda. This blackish, smooth substance can be found in high concentrations in the Altai Mountains. One of the main constituents of the material is fulvic acid, which has shown some promise in heavy metal protection and brain support. (more…)

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8 Foods High in Zinc – What Are Their Benefits?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published May 7, 2021

Zinc is necessary for many of the body's processes and most people are deficient in this vital mineral. It is an active agent in our body's ability to metabolize food and nutrients. It assists with triggering over 100 differing internal enzymes required for many metabolic actions. Zinc is also crucial for the immune system. It supports growth through its role in protein building and synthesis and is therefore particularly needed by pregnant and lactating women. (more…)

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The 6 Best Vegan Supplements

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 7, 2015

As a vegan, making sure you get adequate nutrition is very important. Since many vitamins and minerals are more readily available from animal sources, it’s important to know how taking certain supplements could affect your health. Fortunately, a vegan diet can be quite nutritious and contain most of the essential nutrients you need. Still, there are some minerals and vitamins you may be missing. Here are just a few of the best supplements every vegan (and non-vegan) should know about. (more…)

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Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 12, 2015

Vitamin D is one of the most important and most misunderstood vitamin of our time, and many people simply aren't receiving enough. Most people are deficient in vitamin D due to lack of sunlight exposure. We're modern-day cavemen, trapped in our offices and homes, rarely ever exposing our skin to the life-giving energy of the sun. Vitamin D supplementation is perhaps the most viable alternative, but many people are concerned over taking too much, fearing that excess vitamin D can lead to toxicity. While it's true you should have your […]

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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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