Bacteriophages: A Novel Concept in Probiotics!
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
By now, most people know that probiotic supplements give your gut a boost of good bacteria and provide many health benefits. But experts have identified an exciting new ingredient that can take gut health to the next level — bacteriophages....
The Gut-Immune System Connection
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The digestive system doesn’t get enough credit. Not only does it break down the food you eat, but it also plays a major role in keeping you healthy. There’s a strong connection between your gut and your immune system. In...
Transient vs. Resident Probiotics: What’s the Difference?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The popularity of probiotics is soaring, and for good reason: the tiny microorganisms living in your gut have a huge impact on your health.[1] But did you know that there are two different kinds of probiotic supplements? They are called...
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,...
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...
Anise Seed: An All-Natural Remedy For Candida & Fungus
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Overview Anise Seed & Candida Uses Herbs for Candida With delicate, white floral bouquets atop long branches, the anise plant lends a lovely look to any yard or wild field. Related to fennel and Queen Anne’s lace, anise (Pimpinella anisum)...
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-tik, they offer superior health benefits, as well. As digestive aids, these enzymes break down protein in the foods you eat. They also help to...
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...
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...
Probiotics & Heart Health: How Your Gut Helps Your Heart
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Overview Benefits Foods Supplements The best way to someone's heart is through their stomach, or so the old adage goes. Believe it or not, there's more truth behind it than you may think. While the saying elicits images of cooking...
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...
Leaky Gut: Symptoms, Causes, & Remedies
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
If you have a leaky gut — also called increased intestinal permeability — substances that should stay in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract pass through spaces called tight junctions. In a healthy gut, tight junctions act like gatekeepers, keeping partially digested...
