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Wim Hof Breathing: 6 Benefits for Body & Mind

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 8, 2020

From running a marathon in the snow — barefoot— to climbing part of Mount Everest wearing shorts, Wim Hof, "The Iceman" is no stranger to the extreme. Hof, a Dutch athlete, trained himself to withstand very cold temperatures using a unique breathing technique. Wim Hof breathing has been featured on TV shows and researched in labs. More importantly, people around the world now use it to boost their immune systems, feel more energized and less stressed, improve focus and athletic performance, and release endorphins — happy hormones. This method can […]

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11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 19, 2016

Selenium is an essential nutrient that the human body requires in order to function normally. And, like all nutrients, selenium can reach a point where enough becomes too much and it begins to hurt rather than help. Your body needs what it needs; more isn't necessarily better. In fact, if you consume too much selenium, you can experience selenium toxicity, also known as selenium poisoning. As you might guess, this is the presence of too much selenium in the body.[1] (more…)

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Is It Time to Reform the Toxic Substances Control Act?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jun 30, 2016

The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA for short) is a federal law in the United States that gives the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to set, maintain, and enforce regulations related to the use of chemical substances. The regulation does not include any oversight into areas of food, drugs, cosmetics, or pesticides, but it does cover many industrial chemicals. Today, however, there are many who believe that the TSCA does not extend sufficient powers to the EPA to effectively protect the public at large from the […]

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Refined Sugar: Sweet but Toxic to Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 2, 2016

Most of us recognize that sugar does not promote good health. In fact, most people know that sugar is unhealthy, but not everyone understands the full extent of its unhealthiness. Refined sugar, such as high fructose corn syrup, is nothing but empty calories and it's highly addictive; artificial sweeteners like aspartame are even worse. Sugar is added to many food products, and it's almost impossible to escape. (more…)

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Why Is Vitamin E Important to Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 21, 2016

Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a significant role in human health.[1] As an antioxidant, vitamin E helps maintain healthy cells and, subsequently, a healthy body. Vitamin E can also help with poor eyesight[2], gout[3], and arthritis.[4] Today, we'll look at key roles vitamin E plays within the body. (more…)

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