Source: What Is Candida? Understanding Yeast Imbalance by Dr. Edward Group Candida is a type of fungus (or, more specifically–yeast) that can cause fungal infections like candidiasis, candidemia, and oral thrush.[1]Dozens of species of candida are known to affect humans and Candida albicans is the most common.[2, 3] When the immune system functions normally, Candida is … Continue reading What Is Candida? Understanding Yeast Imbalance
What Are the Health Benefits of Inulin?
Source: What Are the Health Benefits of Inulin? by Dr. Edward Group We could all use digestive support from time to time, especially if we’re not consuming a high-quality diet. For a healthy stomach and digestive tract, inulin is a must. While you can’t digest this water-soluble dietary fiber, you won’t feel good without it. It’s found … Continue reading What Are the Health Benefits of Inulin?
10 Natural Remedies for Constipation
Source: 10 Natural Remedies for Constipation by Dr. Edward Group At some point in your life, you have probably experienced uncomfortable bloating and constipation, both of which can be quite debilitating at times. Constipation is merely a symptom with an underlying issue. By approaching the root cause, it is very possible to relieve the constipation, even before it starts. When constipation … Continue reading 10 Natural Remedies for Constipation
The Gallbladder and Gallstones
Source: The Gallbladder and Gallstones by Dr. Edward Group In the United States, gallstones affect at least 20 million people per year. [1] While it’s possible to have gallstones and not know it, severe cases can lead to rupturing of the gallbladder and even death. Understanding your gallbladder and naturally supporting it with the right nutrition … Continue reading The Gallbladder and Gallstones
6 Home Remedies for Acid Reflux
Source: 6 Home Remedies for Acid Reflux by Dr. Edward Group Acid reflux is painful. Food and acid splash into the esophagus and cause belching, heartburn and, in some severe cases, chest pains. Some individuals have experienced pain so intense they thought they were having a heart attack. If a person experiences acid reflux on a regular … Continue reading 6 Home Remedies for Acid Reflux
Detox/Cleansing
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A single dose of antibiotics can cause long-term gut damage
The statistics are sobering: in the United States alone, antibiotic-resistant bacteria cause 23,000 fatalities and at least 2 million new cases of disease annually. But if you think antibiotic resistance only comes about with massive and repeated rounds of antibiotics, think again. Science shows that just one dose of antibiotic 'therapy' not only contributes to antibiotic resistance, … Continue reading A single dose of antibiotics can cause long-term gut damage
Study: Probiotics help protect gut from radiation damage
Cancer patients undergoing radiation treatments or individuals looking to protect themselves against general radiation damage can look to probiotics for help, according to a new study. Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo., have found that radiation therapy patients who take probiotics prior to getting blasted can gain intestinal radioprotective … Continue reading Study: Probiotics help protect gut from radiation damage
Treat ulcers with probiotics, not antibiotics
Ulcers caused by the Helicobacter pylori bacterial strain may be more effectively treated by beneficial probiotics rather than by conventional antibiotics, according to a new study published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Researchers from Spain say that probiotic strains like Bifidobacterium have an incredible success rate in fighting inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcers. The team conducted … Continue reading Treat ulcers with probiotics, not antibiotics
Second Brain – Manage your gut and gut flora
Your mind is your most important asset, but it can become your worst enemy. And your gut may be your most important organ when it comes to mental health. The awareness of intestinal flora deficiencies as the root causes of a wide spectrum of mental problems is constantly expanding. The gut is often called the … Continue reading Second Brain – Manage your gut and gut flora
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 