Not to be confused with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which is a non-inflammatory condition, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) now affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. IBD, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic, life-long condition that can be treated but not necessarily cured. Conventional doctors … Continue reading Suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease? A healthy diet may help ease your pain
Antibiotic resistance is causing numerous scientists to turn to natural, holistic immunity as a better option
With antibiotic resistance on the rise, health experts are increasingly expressing alarm about the future of medicine. One potential path is suggested by a recent study, published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, in which researchers from Lund University successfully induced the immune systems of mice to fight off a kidney infection without the use of … Continue reading Antibiotic resistance is causing numerous scientists to turn to natural, holistic immunity as a better option
Do Antidepressants Affect Gut Health?
Source: Do Antidepressants Affect Gut Health? by Dr. Edward Group Antidepressants are a controversial class of prescription medicine used to treat or prevent clinical depression. An estimated 30 million Americans are currently taking antidepressants. The use of these drugs has skyrocketed over the last 15 years, likely due to increased marketing and social acceptance of depression … Continue reading Do Antidepressants Affect Gut Health?
Dangers of Using Laxatives for Weight Loss
Source: Dangers of Using Laxatives for Weight Loss by Dr. Edward Group Losing weight has become a primary health concern for millions of people. If you have a few extra pounds, losing it can provide innumerable benefits to your body. Lowered blood pressure, lowered cholesterol, more energy, improved mood – it really is a no brainer. … Continue reading Dangers of Using Laxatives for Weight Loss
Bacillus coagulans: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bacillus coagulans: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group 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 coagulans produces lactic acid inside the digestive tract. Lactic acid is … Continue reading Bacillus coagulans: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
The 18 Best Probiotic Strains for Your Gut
Source: The 18 Best Probiotic Strains for Your Gut by Dr. Edward Group The bacteria in your gut have a huge impact on your health and well-being. They affect how well you digest food, absorb nutrients, the strength of your immune system, and the health of your small intestine and colon… and that barely scratches the … Continue reading The 18 Best Probiotic Strains for Your Gut
How Do Laxatives Work for Constipation?
Source: How Do Laxatives Work for Constipation? by Dr. Edward Group Laxative are usually the first thing people think about when contemplating a remedy for constipation relief. Laxatives, however, only address the symptoms and not the underlying factors that bring about constipation. Most people associate the term “laxative” with “a pill that makes you go” without … Continue reading How Do Laxatives Work for Constipation?
8 Foods that Cause Acid Reflux
Source: 8 Foods that Cause Acid Reflux by Dr. Edward Group 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 eat alot of highly acidic … Continue reading 8 Foods that Cause Acid Reflux
Destroy diabetes with a diet that encourages gut bacteria
Following a specialized diet, one that yields high levels of the short-chain fatty acids acetate or butyrate, may keep type-1 diabetes in check, an animal study found. Short-chain fatty acids are touted as the main products of dietary fiber fermentation, and have been associated with a host of health benefits. On the other hand, type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune … Continue reading Destroy diabetes with a diet that encourages gut bacteria
Gut Flora: 7 Ways Probiotics Affect Your Health
Source: Gut Flora: 7 Ways Probiotics Affect Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Your gut is where digestion begins, it’s connected to your brain, and it’s at least 70% of your immune system. The bottom line — you can’t be healthy if your gut isn’t healthy. A diet free of refined sugar and artificial ingredients are … Continue reading Gut Flora: 7 Ways Probiotics Affect Your Health
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 