Source: 3 Great Supplements for Gut Health by Dr. Edward Group I’ve talked a lot about the importance of maintaining a healthy gut. Your gut is where your immune system starts and many studies indicate illnesses—everything from weight gain right down to depression—can actually start in the gut. [1] All kinds of bacteria live in your gut—good and … Continue reading 3 Great Supplements for Gut Health
4 Toxins That Are Destroying Your Gut Health
Source: 4 Toxins That Are Destroying Your Gut Health by Dr. Edward Group Many people don’t realize just how important gut bacteria is for their health. Your gut is home to over one trillion bacteria, and in order to keep things running smoothly those bacteria need to stay healthy. But, there are many, many things out there … Continue reading 4 Toxins That Are Destroying Your Gut Health
3 Ways Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners Affect Gut Health
Source: 3 Ways Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners Affect Gut Health by Dr. Edward Group Right now, your gut is swimming with bacteria—good and bad. Maintaining a good balance between the two is key to helping you stay healthy. One of the ways to support that is to give your gut flora supportive food, not detrimental. Sugar and artificial … Continue reading 3 Ways Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners Affect Gut Health
Can Turmeric Support Gut Health?
Source: Can Turmeric Support Gut Health? by Dr. Edward Group The innumerable health benefits of turmeric may seem like a recent discovery, but it has a long history in the Ayurvedic tradition, especially for digestive and gut health. In fact, this brilliant gold spice has been appreciated in India for over four thousand years. When used … Continue reading Can Turmeric Support Gut Health?
Learn Whether Probiotics Are Safe for Pregnant Women
Source: Learn Whether Probiotics Are Safe for Pregnant Women by Dr. Edward Group Probiotics offer benefits to women of all ages, including pregnant women. While probiotics are generally considered safe (a study of 341 pregnant women found that probiotics are safe and support overall health) it’s best to consult with your doctor before changing your diet … Continue reading Learn Whether Probiotics Are Safe for Pregnant Women
Suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease? A healthy diet may help ease your pain
Not to be confused with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), which is a non-inflammatory condition, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) now affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. IBD, which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a chronic, life-long condition that can be treated but not necessarily cured. Conventional doctors … Continue reading Suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Disease? A healthy diet may help ease your pain
Do Antidepressants Affect Gut Health?
Source: Do Antidepressants Affect Gut Health? by Dr. Edward Group Antidepressants are a controversial class of prescription medicine used to treat or prevent clinical depression. An estimated 30 million Americans are currently taking antidepressants. The use of these drugs has skyrocketed over the last 15 years, likely due to increased marketing and social acceptance of depression … Continue reading Do Antidepressants Affect Gut Health?
4 Things You Can Do To Support Thyroid Health
Source: 4 Things You Can Do To Support Thyroid Health by Dr. Edward Group The thyroid is responsible for secreting hormones and keeping your energy levels right where they should be; basically, it acts as the “leader” of the endocrine system. So, it goes without saying, if you keep your thyroid healthy, your body will thank … Continue reading 4 Things You Can Do To Support Thyroid Health
The Health Benefits of Peppermint Leaf
Source: The Health Benefits of Peppermint Leaf by Dr. Edward Group Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is a hardy perennial herb that is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. It’s native to Europe, but can be found all across the world. With a long history of therapeutic use for a variety of ailments that extends back to ancient … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Peppermint Leaf
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
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 