thyroid Articles | Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

What Is Colloidal Iodine?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 4, 2016

Colloidal is a unique and special formulation of iodine. Created in the 1920s, colloidal iodine offers a more bioavailable form of iodine than typical compounds of sodium iodide or potassium iodide. If you're interested in the history of it, the creation and application for colloidal iodine was outlined in a work by WL Chandler and E J Miller in 1926. [1] Colloidal iodine is also known as as atomic iodine, nascent iodine, and nanocolloidal iodine. Each of these names reflects the uniqueness of this iodine form. Typically, iodine occurs elementally […]

2 Comments

12 Uses For Iodine + Plus Other Tips & Resources

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 21, 2016

The following article will give you a better understanding of the most common uses for iodine as a supplement. Iodine is an essential micronutrient that’s readily available in a wide selection of foods and in dietary supplements.[1] (more…)

26 Comments

What Is Adrenal Fatigue? – Causes and Symptoms

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 26, 2016

Life moves fast and a lack of energy is a complaint for many. Fatigue or tiredness has become an increasingly common symptom, and there is a theory floating around that has taken on this issue. Adrenal Fatigue was a term coined by James M. Wilson, and it proposes that chronic mental, physical, or emotional stress taxes the hormone production of your adrenal glands and wipes out your energy levels. As of today, there has been no scientific research backing up this theory, but we will explore this issue while providing […]

2 Comments

19 Chemicals to Avoid in Skin Care – Organic Skin Care

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 18, 2016

The beauty industry has an ugly secret: Most skin care products contain harmful chemicals that could potentially harm your health, and even make aging worse. Your makeup, face cream, skin moisturizer, or cleanser may deliver short-term smoothness and brightness, but it also may disrupt your hormones, expose you to cancer-causing chemicals, and deliver dangerous toxins that age your skin. In the U.S., beauty products are regulated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines such products as, “articles intended to […]

1 Comment

Natural Remedies for Hypothyroidism in Dogs

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 24, 2015

There are many diseases that are prevalent among both humans and animals. Although humans and animals do have anatomical differences, some disorders affect each in similar ways. Endocrine disorders affect many people and hypothyroidism in dogs, characterized by low thyroid function, is becoming more common. Indications like reduced energy, vitality, and growth are common indicators something may be off. Although there is a prescription drug market for pets, research suggests natural remedies are available. What is Hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid […]

16 Comments

Want to Take Control of Your Health?