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.

The 22 Best Laxative Foods for Natural Constipation Relief

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Constipation is a taboo subject for many people. If you’re too embarrassed to discuss it, know that you are far from alone. Constipation affects about 14% of adults in the United States and accounts for an astounding 3.2 million medical...

Foods like banana and berries are great laxative foods for natural constipation relief.

My Remarkable Colon Cleanse Experience: a 7 Day Journal

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Wendee Nicole decided to do the Complete Body Cleanse Program™ — a comprehensive program to detoxify and improve health that will take three to four months to complete — and it starts with a 6-day Colon Cleanse. Not everything eaten...

A woman journaling.

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.

Pancreatic Enzymes: What They Do & Why You Need Them

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We all have times when we eat too much — holiday meals, for example. While the body can handle occasional overeating, doing it on a regular basis causes more harm than just weight gain. When you eat, your organs must...

A bowl of sauerkraut.

Osmotic Laxatives: Is This the Best Remedy for Constipation?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Potential Risks Best Consitpation Remedy Occasional constipation happens. And it happens to a lot of people, a lot of the time. According to the American College of Gastroenterology, every year, over 2.5 million people visit their doctor for constipation.[1]...

A bathroom shelf.

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.

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

Enemas for Constipation: Are They Harmful to Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

When to Use Types Side Effects Remedies An enema is a procedure where you insert liquid or air into your colon through the rectum to clear out the lower bowel contents, or in other words, your poo. After you squeeze...

Woman with stomach discomfort from constipation, and looking for an enema as a remedy.