A study of low-income housing residents has documented that the more television people say they watched, the less active they were, researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and colleagues report. The findings of television's effects on physical activity are the first to be based on objective measurements using pedometers, rather than the study subjects' memories of … Continue reading Study suggests TV watching lowers physical activity (press release)
Learn about the Importance of Good Bacteria, Part I
The adult intestine contains around 2-4 pounds of bacteria. This bacterial load is 10 times greater than the number of cells within our body. In real numbers, since we are about 75 trillion cells we have approximately 750 trillion bacterial cells within our body. It is astonishing to think about our bodies in such a … Continue reading Learn about the Importance of Good Bacteria, Part I
Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Source: Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Dr. Edward Group Research published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology shows that certain strains of probiotic bacteria may be the most effective way to alleviate the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) [1]. These findings leaves experts optimistic that safe, effective treatment options for IBD … Continue reading Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics
Source: Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics by Dr. Edward Group One of the most common (and unpleasant) side effects many patients complain about when using prescription antibiotic drugs is antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). [1] One possible countermeasure to this longstanding and potentially serious problem may lie in the use of probiotics. While this may sound like a … Continue reading Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics
5 Tips to Help You Restore and Maintain Your Gut Health
Source: 5 Tips to Help You Restore and Maintain Your Gut Health by Dr. Edward Group Bacteria in your gut might sound like a bad thing, but your gut actually uses bacteria to process food into energy.[1] We call these helpful bacteria probiotics. Most people have heard the term in yogurt ads, but that’s about it. … Continue reading 5 Tips to Help You Restore and Maintain Your Gut Health
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
How To Perform Self Abdominal Massage
Source: How To Perform Self Abdominal Massage by Dr. Edward Group Massage is extremely beneficial for the body and therapeutic for the mind. Massaging the legs after a run gets lactic acid moving to reduce soreness. Massaging stiff shoulders and neck helps reduce tension. Massaging the abdomen offers a dual action approach to supporting digestion. Since digestive … Continue reading How To Perform Self Abdominal Massage
Natural Laxatives: Abdominal Massage for Constipation
Source: Natural Laxatives: Abdominal Massage for Constipation by Dr. Edward Group Constipation is a pain, literally and figuratively. Over-the-counter laxatives are often pushed as the quick fix, but they’re not without their problems. Even some so-called natural laxatives can cause pain and side effects. Herbal laxatives can produce unpleasant cramping. Stimulant laxatives are just harsh and require … Continue reading Natural Laxatives: Abdominal Massage for Constipation
5 Tips For Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy
Source: 5 Tips For Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy by Dr. Edward Group Your digestive system is where it all begins. You won’t produce energy, have a balanced mood, or fight illness if you can’t digest, break down, and absorb nutrients. There are many simple things you can do to keep your digestive system healthy, many of … Continue reading 5 Tips For Keeping Your Digestive System Healthy
What is Celiac Disease?
Source: What is Celiac Disease? by Dr. Edward Group Celiac disease is an allergy to dietary gluten. It affects individuals who are genetically predisposed to the allergy and differs from gluten sensitivity, as celiac disease elicits within the body a very defined response to gluten. [1]When gluten enters the small intestine in an individual with celiac disease, … Continue reading What is Celiac Disease?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 