Crohn's Disease Diet: Best & Worst Foods

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that is becoming more common. People with this illness often find it debilitating and are always seeking new ways to improve their lifestyle and live with less discomfort and disruption. One...

Avocados are part of the Crohn's disease diet.

Gut Health Kit: What If You Could Reset Your Gut in Just 30 Days?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

"I was so bloated that I looked nine months pregnant," explains Andrea D., a school secretary from Madison, Wisconsin. "Anything I ate would come right back up, but I was still gaining unwanted weight." With pain rippling through her body,...

A woman chopping vegetables.

Abdominal Massage for Constipation: Benefits & Directions

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Directions Tips Benefits Other Ways to Help Your Gut Abdominal massage used to be the go-to treatment for constipation. It’s a safe and natural way to ease that stopped up feeling, and the gas and bloating that often go with...

A woman getting an abdominal massage.

A Guide for Easy-to-Digest Foods That Are Actually Healthy

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When you're having digestive concerns, you may not feel like eating anything. Even your favorite food may seem unappetizing when you're dealing with nausea, diarrhea, constipation, or other digestive issues. Fortunately, there are easy-to-digest foods that can help you feel...

A couple of sliced and whole bananas. Bananas are an easy to digest food.

Digestive Enzymes: The Answer to Gut Health & Nutrient Absorption

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

"You are what you eat," has never been a more important statement, given the latest science in digestive health. Decades of research has confirmed the role the gut plays in your health. A healthy gut can boost your mood, energize...

Papaya contains papain, a digestive enzyme, which can reduce swelling and heartburn.

9 Proven Indigestion Remedies You Can Try Today

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Symptoms Remedies Causes Prevention For most of us, mealtime is a pleasure. Sometimes, though, eating brings the uncomfortable symptoms of an upset stomach, or indigestion. One in four people experiences it occasionally or regularly.[1] While there are a variety of...

Herbal tea is one many remedies for indigestion.

Laxative Side Effects & Safety: Everything You Need to Know

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Constipation causes discomfort and it can lead to embarrassing gas and uncomfortable bloating. Laxatives, which help evacuate stool from the bowels, are the go-to solution for most people dealing with constipation. Effective as that may be, some laxatives have mild...

A clean bathroom. Laxative side effects rare, but it can be serious

Activated Charcoal: 15 Benefits & Uses for Health and Wellness

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Activated charcoal is a hot topic in health and wellness these days, gaining recognition as a powerhouse agent for detoxification with a wide range of potential uses. We see activated charcoal in everything from facial masks and teeth whiteners to...

Activated Charcoal: 15 Benefits & Uses for Health and Wellness

Why a Gluten-Free Diet Is the Healthiest Way to Eat

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

A gluten-free diet (GFD) is an eating plan devoid of gluten-containing foods. People with gluten intolerance and people who want to eliminate this protein for a healthier life experience adopt a gluten-free diet plan. Many people experience unpleasant reactions after...

Millet is part of the gluten free diet.

SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

SIBO Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Natural Approaches If you frequently experience gas, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, you might brush off your symptoms or blame it on something you ate. But if those symptoms linger, you might...

A bottle of supplement. Sibo is a condition that causes harmful bacteria to grow in the small intestine.

How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Probiotic

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Benefits Sources Supplementation Probiotics are microorganisms that support a healthy gut flora. Available in foods or supplements, probiotics can boost the immune system, support digestive health, and relieve gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. If you follow a vegan, vegetarian, or...

Dairy free probiotic can be found in coconut milk.

Common IBS Symptoms and the Best Natural Remedies

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Causes Symptoms IBS vs IBD Triggers Remedies Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), also known as mucous colitis or spastic colon, is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. Put simply, that means that your bowels behave abnormally without evidence of damage from the...

A person drinking water. Bloating is one of the symptoms of Ibs.