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Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 24, 2022

Iodine deficiency is a global health issue. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates over two billion people may be iodine deficient, with up to 50 million of them suffering from serious symptoms of iodine deficiency, such as brain damage.[1] Once a rare concern in the Western world, this imbalance is on the rise in North America. This may be related to modern industrial agricultural practices and a lack of minerals in the soil.[2] Environmental pollutants have robbed the soil of nutrients, and this translates into poor iodine content in foods.[3] […]

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3 Known Contributors to Autism

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 9, 2015

Cases of autism have risen exponentially in recent years, and researchers are scrambling to find better ways of dealing with the disorder. There has been a 30% increase just within the past two years, [1] suggesting that there are modern risk factors possibly contributing to the developmental disorder. Despite advances in technology and medicine, autism has no cure, partly because there is no known cause. 3 Contributors to Autism Autism is a complicated disorder that contains a host of contributing factors. There doesn’t seem to be one precise cause to […]

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6 Facts About Pesticides That Will Make You Angry

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 2, 2015

Many Americans recognize pesticides are a serious concern and are linked to all sorts of health concerns. As if getting sick isn't bad enough, let's take a look at a few facts about pesticides that'll simply make you angry. (more…)

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7 Things Expecting Mothers Need to Know

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

Maybe you’re a new mother and are expecting a new bundle of joy. Of course, you want to make sure things are just right for your baby, and part of that starts with the choices you make right now. Making sure you are limiting (or preferably avoiding altogether) toxic exposure is a great first step. One avenue to consider is traffic pollution. Cutting that out of your life completely might not be practical, but there’s recent evidence that suggests it could be harming your unborn child. In fact, women who […]

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8 Risk Factors for Autism

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

Many people are aware that the number of cases of autism has been rising over the last few decades, but everyone is still fairly in the dark when it comes to knowing what puts unborn children at increased risk of developing the disorder. In order to better avoid this debilitating neurodevelopment disorder, it is wise to look at the compounding factors that have been strongly associated with increased autism risk. (more…)

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