Effects of a Poor Appetite
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Poor appetite can be an indication of bowel disorders. Many people don't necessarily link the two in their minds, but it's true. Diarrhea from sensitivity to certain foods Nausea and vomiting make eating a repellant idea Constipation can make you...
6 Causes of Flatulence
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Just as everyone goes to the bathroom, everyone also passes gas; it's simply a biological reality. Your body is able to absorb a limited amount of the gas it ingests or produces. The rest has to come out somewhere. Even...
How To Perform Self Abdominal Massage
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Massage is extremely beneficial for the body and therapeutic for the mind. Massaging the legs after a run gets lactic acid moving to reduce soreness. Massaging stiff shoulders and neck helps reduce tension. Massaging the abdomen offers a dual action...
3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Have you ever heard of a rectal catheter? It's exactly what you imagine it to be. Did you know that several years ago, researchers at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield England used rectal catheters to measure and evaluate the...
3 Signs Your Flatulence Is Not Serious
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Digestive complaints are a common concern among adults. Gas, bloating, and indigestion: we've all experienced all of them and most of the time their presence is temporary. Flatulence, which is perhaps the most popular of gastrointestinal struggles, may occasionally be...
Health Benefits of Pascalite Clay
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Discovered in the early 1930’s in the remote Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming, Pascalite Clay is a calcium bentonite white clay. Chemical analysis of Pascalite Clay confirm it contains: silicon, iron, calcium, magnesium, titanium, sodium, chromium, copper, manganese, barium, cobalt,...
The Dark Relationship Between Alcohol and the Liver
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The liver is one of the most robust and capable organs in the body. It has to be, its function is to process toxins that have entered the body. However, some toxins, like alcohol, can be too much for the...
Can Flatulence Be Related to Serious Health Concerns?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
People experience varying levels of flatulence for varying reasons. Although most flatulence is a normal part of digestion, sometimes flatulence can indicate the presence of health concerns. Everyone's body is unique and only a visit with your healthcare provider should...
The Health Benefits of Maltase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Maltase is a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme that cleaves the bond linking the two parts of the maltose sugar molecule. Maltose is a naturally-occurring sugar that is produced as the body breaks down starches from long chains into shorter molecules using the...