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Weakened GMO Labeling Bill Signed into Law
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The concerted efforts of corporate food lobbyists successfully and seriously weakened the GMO Labeling bill, H.R. 1599. The law was once a bill known in Congress as “The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act”, but you may have heard it...
Vegan Watermelon Salad: The Perfect Recipe for Summer
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A warm weather staple in the South, watermelon is synonymous with long summer days spent at the beach. Though it seems like distinctly American food, the fruit we’re familiar has come a long way over the last 5,000 years. The...
11 Selenium Toxicity Dangers You Can Easily Avoid
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
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 Are the Wellness Benefits of N-acetylcysteine?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Cysteine is an amino acid that the body is able to transform into antioxidants like glutathione.[1] N-acetylcysteine, also commonly called acetylcysteine, is a form of cysteine that has been specially modified.[2] While cysteine is available in many high-protein foods, such...
Goji Berry Benefits & Goji Berry Wild Rice Salad Recipe
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Goji berries are a versatile superfood. They can boost a smoothie, they’re great for baking, perfect in a trail mix, and they’re even a fantastic addition to a salad. Today, we'll look at a delicious vegan goji berry wild rice...
Why Thyroid Health Is Completely Dependent on Selenium
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The thyroid is essential to some of the body’s most critical processes, including the development of the nervous and skeletal systems.[1] For the thyroid to function normally, it must receive the right nutrition, and that means getting enough selenium. Selenium...
Using Oregano Oil for Common Concerns
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Oregano oil is extracted from the leaves of the oregano (Origanum vulgare) plant, a perennial herb belonging to the family of Lamiaceae. [1] In a past post about oregano oil, I discussed its numerous beneficial properties. Now, I'd like to...
Three-Layer Goji Blueberry Peach Pie
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Goji berries are an excellent source of antioxidants and nutrients, you might even call them a legitimate superfood. They’re a great snack on their own, but if you’d like to switch it up and experience them in a new way,...
Goji Berry Recipe: Goji-Ginger Almond Pears
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
This sweet treat combines pears, goji berries, and ginger into a surprisingly healthy dessert that you don’t have to feel guilty about enjoying. Pears are a delicious metabolism booster. Anjou, bartlett, and bosc pears taste excellent and work especially well....
10 Symptoms of Thyroid Conditions Your Doctor May Miss
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The thyroid gland is one of the body’s most important components. The thyroid regulates hormone balance and contributes to weight, mood, and mental stability — and that barely scratches the surface. Because of the thyroid’s influence on so many of...
Is It Time to Reform the Toxic Substances Control Act?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
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...
What Is Selenium Sulfide and Can it Benefit Your Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Selenium sulfide is a chemical compound created by fusing atomic selenium (Se) and sulfur (S).[1] The selenium and sulfur combination has been shown to promote skin health and thus selenium sulfide is found in many cosmetic, hair, and skin care...
