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.

How Licorice Root Benefits & Balances Candida Overgrowth

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Balance Fungus & Candida How to Use In ancient Egypt, if you wanted something sweet to quench your thirst, you couldn’t grab a sports drink at a local convenience store. Instead, Egyptians made a liquid drink from licorice root...

A bowl of licorice roots.

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.

Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They're Powerful for Your Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview Top 5 Benefits Sources Proteolytic enzymes have more than just a cool-sounding name. Pronounced prō-​tē-​a-​li-​ti​k, they offer superior health benefits, as well. As digestive aids, these enzymes break down protein in the foods you eat. They also help to...

A plate of papaya. Papaya is a good source of proteolytic enzymes.

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.

Heartburn Relief at Home: 11 Easy, Effective Remedies & Tips

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

You recognize that feeling, a slight burp followed by a chestful of fire. Heartburn. It can be so uncomfortable that many people have even confused it for a heart attack. Also known as acid reflux, indigestion, or pyrosis, heartburn is...

A bowl of grated ginger root.

Overnight Colon Cleanse: Easy Protocol & Colon Cleanse Advice

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

We all overeat from time to time. It's something that happens naturally throughout life! When you overindulge, especially at night, your body responds in several ways. In this article, we'll explore what happens to your body when you overeat, as...

A cup of lemon water with apple cider vinegar.

What Exactly Are Lectins? The Best & Worst Lectin Sources

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Overview High-Lectin Foods Low-Lectin Foods How to Reduce Lectins You may have heard of gluten — and the dietary concerns it causes — but have you heard of lectin? Known as an "antinutrient," lectin is a type of plant-based protein...

Several tomatoes. Tomatoes are a food high in lectins.

Enzymes in Food: 10 Best Foods for Gut Health

By Dr. Edward Group, DC |

Digestion is a complex process with many components and digestive enzymes are among the most important.[1] Digestive enzymes help break down food so that the body can use the nutrients within the food. For a healthy person, their body should...

A plate of pineapple chunks. Pineapples are naturally rich in digestive enzymes.

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.