Acid-reducing agents (ARAs) like antacids and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are some of the most common medications prescribed for the treatment of heartburn. A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition found that long-term use of PPIs leads to a decrease in the amount of Faecalibacterium, one of the most beneficial bacteria in the human gut.Long-term use of … Continue reading The SHOCKING truth about antacids and their effect on your gut health
What Are Whole Foods, & Why Are They Important for Health?
Source: What Are Whole Foods, & Why Are They Important for Health? by Dr. Edward Group If you think eating healthy is boring and bland, you’ve not learned the incredible, palate-pleasing wonders of a whole-foods diet. But what are whole foods? Pure and unprocessed, whole foods include luscious fruits, nutritious and vibrantly-hued vegetables, hearty and … Continue reading What Are Whole Foods, & Why Are They Important for Health?
Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They’re Powerful for Your Health
Source: Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They’re Powerful for Your Health by Dr. Edward Group 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 build your cells, boost energy, reduce … Continue reading Proteolytic Enzymes: 5 Reasons Why They’re Powerful for Your Health
Pancreatic Enzymes: What They Do & Why You Need Them
Source: Pancreatic Enzymes: What They Do & Why You Need Them by Dr. Edward Group 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 secrete digestive … Continue reading Pancreatic Enzymes: What They Do & Why You Need Them
Heartburn Relief at Home: 11 Easy, Effective Remedies & Tips
Source: Heartburn Relief at Home: 11 Easy, Effective Remedies & Tips by Dr. Edward Group 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 a common … Continue reading Heartburn Relief at Home: 11 Easy, Effective Remedies & Tips
9 Proven Indigestion Remedies You Can Try Today
Source: 9 Proven Indigestion Remedies You Can Try Today by Dr. Edward Group For most of us, mealtime is a pleasure. Sometimes, though, eating brings the uncomfortable symptoms of an upset stomach, or indigestion. One in four people experiences it occasionally or regularly.[1] While there are a variety of over-the-counter and prescription drugs that claim to target … Continue reading 9 Proven Indigestion Remedies You Can Try Today
Functional Medicine Comprehensive Stool Test
Functional Medicine Comprehensive Stool TestThis stool test is unlike any your conventional doctor does. Watch the video as Dr. Amy Myers explains this four page functional medicine comprehensive stool test. Page 1 – Tests the levels of good bacteria in your gut — your ‘army’. Page 2 – Determines if you have any infections of … Continue reading Functional Medicine Comprehensive Stool Test
The Health Benefits of Alpha Galactosidase
Source: The Health Benefits of Alpha Galactosidase by Dr. Edward Group Beans, greens (especially cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower) and heavy carbohydrate-laden foods can cause gassiness and bloating.These foods have carbohydrates that are linked to proteins or fats (known as glycoproteins or glycolipids) which aren’t effectively broken down in the gut; these poorly-digested particles … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Alpha Galactosidase
The Difference Between Systemic Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes
Source: The Difference Between Systemic Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes by Dr. Edward Group Whether breaking down foods or healing from injury, nearly every process the human body performs involves chemical reactions. Enzymes are proteins that act as the catalysts for these chemical reactions. Every cell in the body uses enzymes for building, maintenance, and repair. The … Continue reading The Difference Between Systemic Enzymes and Digestive Enzymes
Baltimore group pushes FDA to issue cancer warning labels on acid reflux drugs
Acid reflux affects most people at one time or another. Rethink Health reports that 60 million adults in the U.S. experience it at least once a month, while 25 million suffer with it on a daily basis. A study published in the journal Gastroenterology back in 2009, found that acid reflux is the single most common gastrointestinal reason for visiting the … Continue reading Baltimore group pushes FDA to issue cancer warning labels on acid reflux drugs
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 