August 2013 - Page 2 of 5 - 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 […]

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8 Great Sources of Iodine

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 25, 2015

A healthy diet is a great way to ensure you receive the right balance of the nutrients your body requires, including iodine. Your thyroid depends on it to function, and it is the primary element of two essential hormones that regulate metabolic function.[1] Without it, a myriad of concerns can occur, including hypothyroidism and reductions in energy. (more…)

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The 8 Best Foods for Juicing

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 21, 2013

Many people want to add more fruits and vegetables to their diet but sometimes get dissuaded when it comes to finding an easy way to integrate that into daily life. Not everyone is interested in spending a lot of time in the kitchen, nor are they interested in munching on a bunch of carrots, head of lettuce, kale leaves, and two tomatoes throughout the day. For those folks, and really – everyone, juicing can be a lifesaver. If you live in an area with a good farmer's market, you may […]

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The 12 Best Foods for Testosterone Support

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 7, 2013

Believe it or not, there are dietary choices you can make to help support normal testosterone (T) levels. For guys, getting enough testosterone boosting nutrients like zinc, vitamin D and protein (essential amino acids) can help reduce the need for workout supplements or HGH to be a superstar on the field or in the bedroom. And ladies, you also need stable (but lower) testosterone levels for mood, muscle and bone mass. For best testosterone support, make these twelve foods a part of your regular diet. (more…)

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The 9 Best Foods for Your Thyroid

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 19, 2014

Thyroid concerns affects millions of people around the world, including those in industrialized countries such as the United States. The conditions resulting from thyroid concerns can be extremely serious. As a regulator of hormone production and metabolism, the thyroid needs to function properly to maintain good health. The good news is, there are nutritional steps you can take to help support your thyroid. The thyroid needs very specific nutrients to maintain proper function. First and foremost is iodine. Selenium has also been recognized recently as a necessary component of thyroid […]

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