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Potassium Iodide: Radiation Protection, Benefits, & Side Effects

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

Potassium Iodide is a white, odorless chemical compound made up of 76% iodine and 23% potassium. You might also see it represented by its chemical formula, KI: K for potassium and I for iodine. As a supplement, KI exists in tablet or liquid form. Potassium iodide’s most well-known use is in radiation emergencies when it’s taken to flood out the radioactive iodine with a stable, safe iodine form. Healthcare providers also use potassium iodine during surgeries or as a topical skin treatment, and individuals may use it as a nutritional […]

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What Is Fasting? A Guide to the Different Types of Fasts

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 2, 2022

A fast is a voluntary practice in which people go for extended or structured periods without eating and drinking for spiritual, medical, or weight loss reasons. Others fast to protest or raise awareness for causes. Fasts vary widely depending on the type you're following. Some fasts allow water, tea, coffee, or other fluids during the fasting period, but dry fasts go without. A fast may be intermittent, or it may extend for multiple days. (more…)

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The Stages of Fasting: What Happens To Your Body When You Fast?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 24, 2021

While fasting is nothing new, it is experiencing a resurgence in popularity as many discover its potential health benefits. If you are planning your first fast or looking for ways to improve your next one, there are a few things you should do to prepare. The first step is learning about the different stages of fasting. This knowledge helps you mentally and physically prepare for what happens to your body when you fast. The stages of fasting outlined below are based off a water fast, a traditional fast in which […]

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5 Natural Ways to Boost Immunity NOW!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 22, 2020

With everything going on around us, from the public health concerns around us to social distancing, immunity is top of mind for most people. What that means is how do you keep your immune system healthy so that your body is healthy, strong, and resilient — able to withstand whatever life throws at you. So, today I'm going to be talking about five tips to naturally boost and support your immune system. First off, let's just talk about your body and your immune system. The best way to start supporting […]

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Wondering What to Eat on a Colon Cleanse? 8 Flavorful Recipes!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 3, 2020

Your colon has a hefty job: it absorbs all the vital nutrients and vitamins in your food and flushes your body of toxins. Why not give it a helping hand? With Global Healing’s simple six-day Colon Cleanse Program™, you can activate your body’s self-healing capabilities and set your body and mind on the path to great health. Here’s how it works: You’ll eat nothing but raw fruit for six days, while taking our oxygen-based colon cleanse product, Oxy-Powder®, along with our cleanse-promoting transient probiotic, Latero-Flora™. This promotes healthy bacteria in […]

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