From every angle, the general population is starving, in desperate need of more than just food and empty, nutritionless calories. The supermarkets are full of empty-calorie food products that have been stripped of their nutrition. The void is real. It can be seen in the people's faces, passing by one another in the grocery aisles … Continue reading Whole grains can increase your lifespan, decrease diabetes, heart disease risk and more
Anxiety May Originate In Your Gut!
Source: Anxiety May Originate In Your Gut! by Dr. Edward Group How many times have you followed your “gut instinct” as a method for determining what you should or shouldn’t do in a particular situation? Have you ever felt anxiety fluttering its relentless wings in the center of your stomach? It might not be simple nervousness. … Continue reading Anxiety May Originate In Your Gut!
What is Bloating?
Source: What is Bloating? by Dr. Edward Group Bloating is distension of the abdominal region and it’s commonly present in conjunction with constipation. Constipation, of course, is the result of bulked-up waste material that accumulates in the colon. Also, as material remains in the colon, it can start to ferment (actually rotting) and this process releases gas … Continue reading What is Bloating?
6 Causes of Flatulence
Source: 6 Causes of Flatulence by Dr. Edward Group Just as everyone goes to the bathroom, everyone also passes gas; it’s simply a biological reality. Your body is able to absorb a limited amount of the gas it ingests or produces. The rest has to come out somewhere. Even though flatulence is normal, its presence can cause … Continue reading 6 Causes of Flatulence
10 Natural Remedies for Gas
Source: 10 Natural Remedies for Gas by Dr. Edward Group Intestinal gas is an embarrassing and annoying situation that many people experience on a regular basis. Gas and bloating is, perhaps, one of the main health concerns that human beings living in the Western world complain of.Estimates show we expel gas at least 14 times a day. … Continue reading 10 Natural Remedies for Gas
The Effects of Constipation
Source: The Effects of Constipation by Dr. Edward Group Digestive disorders are becoming more prevalent in other countries as westernized society spreads. Constipation is a serious health concern and, along with other digestive ailments, affects at least 1 out of 5 people in America. Medically, constipation is defined as the passage of small amounts of hard, dry … Continue reading The Effects of Constipation
Effects of Diarrhea
Source: Effects of Diarrhea by Dr. Edward Group You can say you have diarrhea if you pass stools of liquid consistency more than three times in one day. Diarrhea strikes all ages at one time or another. On average, adults can experience diarrhea as many as four times per year. Usually, when this condition presents it clears … Continue reading Effects of Diarrhea
Gut Health 101: What Is the Microbiome?
Source: Gut Health 101: What Is the Microbiome? by Dr. Edward Group The human body is a complex, interconnected ecosystem and the gut is where your body interacts the most with the outside world. Your gut acts acts as the frontline of your immune system, as it is constantly exposed to new microbes and molecules that … Continue reading Gut Health 101: What Is the Microbiome?
Prebiotic vs Probiotic – What’s the Difference?
Source: Prebiotic vs Probiotic – What’s the Difference? by Dr. Edward Group You may have seen probiotic yogurt advertised as having “live active cultures.” This indicates that the yogurt contains living, beneficial organisms intended to help your body with digestion. Many people wonder if there’s any truth in that or if it’s just a marketing ploy. Well, … Continue reading Prebiotic vs Probiotic – What’s the Difference?
The Secret Health Benefits of Probiotics for Women
Source: The Secret Health Benefits of Probiotics for Women by Dr. Edward Group Appreciation for the role probiotic bacteria play in promoting good health has reached the mainstream, and now more people than ever before are taking notice. Whether they’re reaching for yogurt or kombucha or popping a probiotic supplement, it’s almost basic knowledge that probiotics offer … Continue reading The Secret Health Benefits of Probiotics for Women
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