A professor of microbiology and pathology at Colorado State University warns that taking probiotics means diddly squat if you don’t supplement them with prebiotics. Ian Orme describes the prevailing assumption that probiotics taken by themselves can improve health as just “dodgy” and unrealistic. He claims that the practice is essentially useless as gastric acid kills more than … Continue reading Your probiotics might not be enough unless you’re also taking PREbiotics, expert warns
Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating?
Source: Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating? by Dr. Edward Group Bloating is caused by gas or air trapped in the abdomen and can cause mild to severe discomfort. Extreme cases can cause difficulty eating or breathing. Although bloating can be a signal that something is amiss in your diet or digestive tract, in general, bloating is … Continue reading Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating?
Curcumin Benefits: Understanding This Powerful Antioxidant
Source: Curcumin Benefits: Understanding This Powerful Antioxidant by Dr. Edward Group Curcumin is the primary active ingredient in turmeric. Turmeric is a yellow-orange spice well known as a prominent ingredient in Indian cuisine and yellow mustard, but it also offers potent therapeutic benefits. Curcumin is the pigment responsible for both turmeric’s brilliant golden color and many … Continue reading Curcumin Benefits: Understanding This Powerful Antioxidant
6 Lemongrass Benefits to Support Your Health
Source: 6 Lemongrass Benefits to Support Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a perennial herb with a distinct, lemony aroma and flavor. It’s a staple of both Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. Though the plant is native to India, it’s grown all over the world today. Lemongrass is a rich source of nutrients … Continue reading 6 Lemongrass Benefits to Support Your Health
Dr. Group’s Recommendations for Stress Management
Source: Dr. Group’s Recommendations for Stress Management by Dr. Edward Group We all have stress and stressors in our life. Although stress has a negative connotation, it’s actually not inherently bad. Stress challenges you. It makes you tougher and more resilient to adversity. It helps you grow stronger and, hopefully, provides an opportunity to learn. This … Continue reading Dr. Group’s Recommendations for Stress Management
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
Is Sugar Toxic?
Source: Is Sugar Toxic? by Dr. Edward Group There’s been a lot of talk about the dangers of refined sugars like high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, and others. After decades of research, it appears the adverse effects of refined sugars on human health are finally gaining much deserved mainstream attention. According to the CDC, more than 30% … Continue reading Is Sugar Toxic?
Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group The gut is a delicate ecosystem that’s home to living organisms known as probiotics. Probiotics are helpful microbes that encourage good health by assisting with many different processes in the human body. They are probably best known for the contribution they make to gut health … Continue reading Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
9 Oregano Oil Benefits to Support Your Health Naturally
Source: 9 Oregano Oil Benefits to Support Your Health Naturally by Dr. Edward Group Oregano oil is extracted from the oregano plant (Origanum vulgare), a perennial herb from the flowering plant family Lamiaceae. Thanks to its high concentration of antioxidants, carvacrol, and other critical vitamins and nutrients, the health benefits of oregano oil are truly staggering. Oregano … Continue reading 9 Oregano Oil Benefits to Support Your Health Naturally
What Is Leaky Gut? An Exploration of Causes and Symptoms
Source: What Is Leaky Gut? An Exploration of Causes and Symptoms by Dr. Edward Group A leaky gut is characterized by perforations in the intestinal wall that allow molecules or microorganisms to pass through into the bloodstream. The phenomenon is a profound failure of the intestines’ duty to act as a protective barrier. Leaky gut syndrome is … Continue reading What Is Leaky Gut? An Exploration of Causes and Symptoms
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