The Health Benefits of Probiotics for Women
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Probiotics & Pregnancy Best Probiotics for Women Appreciation for the role probiotic bacteria play in promoting good health has reached the mainstream, and more people than ever before are taking notice. Whether they’re reaching for yogurt or kombucha or...
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...
The Difference Between Systemic Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Types Benefits Sources Symptoms Side Effects Supplementation Whether breaking down foods or healing from injury, nearly every process in the human body involves chemical reactions. Enzymes are proteins that act as the catalysts for chemical reactions. Every cell in the...
The Health Benefits of Cellulase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
How It Works Benefits Best Source Did you know that no animal can digest plant fiber? A large portion of a plant is fibrous, tough cellulose, which makes up its cell walls. The cell walls of fungi, including Candida, is...
SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
SIBO Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Natural Approaches If you frequently experience gas, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, you might brush off your symptoms or blame it on something you ate. But if those symptoms linger, you might...
How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Probiotic
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits Sources Supplementation Probiotics are microorganisms that support a healthy gut flora. Available in foods or supplements, probiotics can boost the immune system, support digestive health, and relieve gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. If you follow a vegan, vegetarian, or...
What’s the Best Colon Cleanse Diet?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Colon Defined Common Issues Symptoms Diet Plan Supplementation A healthy colon is the center of a healthy, happy life. The colon is a workhorse for your digestive system and helps absorb the nutrients your body needs. Unfortunately, with all the...
Symptoms of Occasional Constipation and Natural Solutions
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Almost everyone has or will experience some form of constipation during their life. Signs or symptoms of constipation include infrequent bowel movements, painful stools, bloating, and the need to strain to pass waste. Causes of constipation include a poor diet,...
Saccharomyces boulardii: a Healthy Probiotic
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
When it comes to cultivating a healthy, balanced gut, Saccharomyces boulardii (sometimes referred to as Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is one of the best probiotics available. Although many probiotics are bacteria, Saccharomyces boulardii is different in that it's actually a strain of...
6 Health Benefits of Bentonite Clay
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits How to Use Precautions For centuries, cultures the world over have turned to ancient clays like bentonite for therapeutic purposes ranging from healing rashes and bug bites to drawing out poisons and promoting digestive health. Fast-forward to the twenty-first...
What Are Prebiotics?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Prebiotic Defined Benefits Types Supplementation Foods Intake Probiotics have long been hailed as the ultimate support for the immune and digestive systems, and there is no doubt of their ability to promote and maintain a healthy gut. However, despite their...
Biofilms in the Body
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Long before you became a part of your community and, hopefully, a contributing member of society, there were the original communities, which were made of networks of bacteria. The inhabitants of these worked together to ensure the survival of as...
