The Health Benefits of Protease
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A protease (also known as a proteolytic enzyme, peptidase or proteinase) is an enzyme that helps digest different kinds of proteins in a process called proteolysis. Proteases are a category of enzymes; some are produced by the body, some are...
The Health Benefits of Amylase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Amylase is one of the primary starch-digesting enzymes secreted in the body. This enzyme is somewhat unusual in that it is produced not only by the pancreas but also in the mouth as a component of saliva. In the oral...
3 Quick Tips for a Healthy Colon
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The colon is also called the large intestine. It doesn't digest food. It's the part of the digestive system responsible for processing waste out of the body. Waste material travels along the four parts of the large intestine where it...
The Health Benefits of Invertase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Invertase is a carbohydrate-digesting enzyme that splits sucrose (common table sugar) into its component parts, glucose and fructose. It is generally derived from a beneficial strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and then purified to be used either by itself or as...
How to Get Rid of a Beer Belly
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Readers and clients often ask me about how they can lose weight around their mid-section. For most people, that is a consistently problematic area that doesn't seem to go away despite efforts with diet and exercise. Oftentimes, this extra weight...
Study: Gut Bacteria Transforms Arsenic, Increases Its Toxicity
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
For many people, worrying about arsenic poisoning is akin to worrying about catching the bubonic plague. They believe it's something only found in history books. Unfortunately, even in today's world, arsenic poisoning is still a very real concern. Certain forms...
8 Foods that Cause Acid Reflux
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Acid reflux, or heartburn, is characterized by a considerable burning sensation in the stomach and esophagus region. Extremely bothersome, there is a direct correlation between the foods we put in the body and the experience of acid reflux. When we...
Effects of Diarrhea
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Symptoms Causes When to See a Doctor Treatment Food Tips Prevention You can say you have diarrhea if you pass stools of liquid consistency more than three times in one day. Diarrhea strikes all ages at one time or another....
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...
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...
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...
