The Health Benefits of Probiotics
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Benefits How They Work Strains Foods Supplementation Side Effects Gut health is a balancing act. Stress, toxins, and a bad diet can upset the balance and throw your whole digestive system into complete disarray. Probiotics are one key to keeping...
The Health Benefits of Serrapeptase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Discovered in the early 1970’s, this proteolytic enzyme was isolated from the Serratia species of bacteria located in the intestines of silkworms. Serrapeptase, also called serratiopeptidase, is a superior enzyme that provides strong, healthful properties. Today, serrapeptase is used all...
The Health Benefits of Catalase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The catalase enzyme is so critical to our health that it is found in nearly every living organism on the planet that is exposed to oxygen. This antioxidant enzyme can catalyze the conversion of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen....
3 Great Supplements for Gut Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
I’ve talked a lot about the importance of maintaining a healthy gut. Your gut is where your immune system starts and many studies indicate illnesses — everything from weight gain right down to depression — can actually start in the...
Bacillus coagulans: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bacillus coagulans is a beneficial probiotic strain that helps to promote digestive health, reduce diarrhea caused by antibiotics, encourage a healthy immune system, normalize nutrient absorption in the body, and help balance gut flora. Similar to the Lactobacillus bacterium, Bacillus...
The Health Benefits of Phytase
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Phytase is a phosphatase enzyme that catalyzes, or kickstarts, the hydrolysis of phytic acid, also known as phytate. Phytic acid is a form of indigestible phosphorus that’s present in plant-based foods such as cereal, wheat, and various grains. Roughly two-thirds...
Bacillus subtilis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bacillus subtilis is a rod-shaped, Gram-positive bacteria that is found in soil and the gut of humans and some types of animals. Bacillus subtilis is commonly included in probiotic supplement formulations. It's a useful and beneficial probiotic that supports digestion,...
5 Remedies for Leaky Gut
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Digestion is a complex process with many moving parts, and there are many steps along the way for something to go wrong. One of the more increasingly common disorders is a condition known as "leaky gut." Leaky gut, otherwise known...
Can Turmeric Support Gut Health?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The innumerable health benefits of turmeric may seem like a recent discovery, but it has a long history in the Ayurvedic tradition, especially for digestive and gut health. In fact, this brilliant gold spice has been appreciated in India for...
The 5 Best Foods for Leaky Gut
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
While it goes without saying that food plays a huge role in our lives, you might not know that poor eating choices can cause gut irritation. Leaky gut syndrome, or intestinal hyperpermeability, can happen when your gut becomes inflamed by...
Does Coffee Harm Your Gut?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Coffee’s received a lot of good publicity in recent years for the way it appears to protect the brain from degenerative diseases. We know that coffee is full of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, plant-compounds, fats, and carbs. In small...
4 Toxins That Are Destroying Your Gut Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many people don’t realize just how important gut bacteria is for their health. Your gut is home to over one trillion bacteria, and in order to keep things running smoothly, those bacteria need to stay healthy. But, there are many,...
