When you hear “immune system,” you might only think of white blood cells. But did you know that over 70% of your immune system lives in your gut?? A weakened gut ecosystem can wreak havoc on your ability to eliminate toxins and fight off bugs and other harmful organisms. That’s why, in today’s video I’m … Continue reading Boost Immune Strength – The Gut-Immune System Connection
Anxiety | Tips to Help Ease the Struggle
Dr. Group talks about an epidemic affecting adults and children alike — anxiety and depression. Life can be tough sometimes, and with so many people diagnosed with these conditions every day, it’s time to get down to the root cause. If you or a loved one is going through this, know that you are not … Continue reading Anxiety | Tips to Help Ease the Struggle
Beat depression by eating more fiber, vegetables
It’s pretty clear how your diet can impact your heart health and your weight, but did you know that it can be just as influential when it comes to mental health? While there are lots of interesting connections between food and mental health, one of the most useful in the wake of climbing depression rates … Continue reading Beat depression by eating more fiber, vegetables
BPA and Your Microbiome
If you’ve been following my work even for just a short while, you know I’m big on gut health. That’s because science is increasingly discovering the huge impact that our good bacteria have on our health, and how bad bacteria can hinder it. We’re always learning more about the intricacies of our beneficial bacteria, called … Continue reading BPA and Your Microbiome
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!
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
The gut strongly influences both physical and mental health
Over the past few years, a few pioneers of western medicine have connected most health problems to an unhealthy gastro-intestinal (GI) tract. Hippocrates proclaimed all disease begins in the gut. Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine has known this for thousands of years. Most of mainstream modern medicine has yet to accept recent rediscoveries of this fact. … Continue reading The gut strongly influences both physical and mental health
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 