Source: Do You Know These 5 Skin Facts? by Dr. Edward Group Day in and day out, your skin is exposed to harmful toxins. Because of that, you want to protect it. And just in case you aren’t as careful with skin care as you should be, I want to share these 5 facts about your … Continue reading Do You Know These 5 Skin Facts?
Gut Flora: 7 Ways Probiotics Affect Your Health
Source: Gut Flora: 7 Ways Probiotics Affect Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Your gut is where digestion begins, it’s connected to your brain, and it’s at least 70% of your immune system. The bottom line — you can’t be healthy if your gut isn’t healthy. A diet free of refined sugar and artificial ingredients are … Continue reading Gut Flora: 7 Ways Probiotics Affect Your Health
Study: Gum Arabic Boosts Prebiotic Activity
Source: Study: Gum Arabic Boosts Prebiotic Activity by Dr. Edward Group Probiotics have received much attention in recent years. Television commercials advertising yogurt with live active cultures, news bits that discuss the miraculous power of good bacteria, and kombucha may have peaked your interest in probiotics. While probiotics can be helpful for introducing new colonies of … Continue reading Study: Gum Arabic Boosts Prebiotic Activity
Symptoms of Liver Toxicity
Source: Symptoms of Liver Toxicity by Dr. Edward Group Symptoms of liver toxicity are not always easy to pinpoint. Many conditions associated with an overloaded liver are problems that can arise from a number of causes. Although some conditions, such as fatigue or irritability are often just part of life, and not necessarily the result of liver … Continue reading Symptoms of Liver Toxicity
How Gut Bacteria Protects Your Liver
Source: How Gut Bacteria Protects Your Liver by Dr. Edward Group The beneficial microbes inhabiting your gut have long been known to support digestive health, but deeper research is showing how intestinal bacteria controls and protects organ health. The liver, one of the organs reliant on a healthy balance of good bacteria, is our main detoxifying … Continue reading How Gut Bacteria Protects Your Liver
What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
Source: What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease? by Dr. Edward Group You are probably well aware of the symptoms of liver toxicity due to a poor lifestyle. Liver disease, on the other hand, is commonly prescribed to people who consume too much alcohol. Recently, another type of liver disease has been on the rise. Non-alcoholic fatty … Continue reading What is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease?
4 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Probiotics
Source: 4 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Probiotics by Dr. Edward Group There’s not much gray area when it comes to probiotics and our health and more and more studies suggest positive effects from taking probiotics. A boost in immune function is a prime example. [1] While many have speculated antibiotics–by decreasing bacteria–are responsible for … Continue reading 4 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Probiotics
3 Quick Tips for a Healthy Colon
Source: 3 Quick Tips for a Healthy Colon by Dr. Edward Group The colon is also called the large intestine. It doesn’t digest food. It’s the part of the digestive system responsible for processing waste out of the body. Waste material travels along the four parts of the large intestine where it is converted into solid … Continue reading 3 Quick Tips for a Healthy Colon
Biotin: Benefits, Function, Best Sources, and More
Source: Biotin: Benefits, Function, Best Sources, and More by Dr. Edward Group Biotin is a B-complex vitamin required by every cell in the body. B vitamins are a class of chemically distinct vitamins that help your body process food into energy. Also known as vitamin H, coenzyme R, and vitamin B7, biotin helps the body metabolize … Continue reading Biotin: Benefits, Function, Best Sources, and More
Is Biotin the Answer for Hair Growth?
Source: Is Biotin the Answer for Hair Growth? by Dr. Edward Group Like other B vitamins, biotin is an essential nutrient that’s almost inexplicably important. It helps the body break down proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.[1] It is a cofactor in many enzyme-driven metabolic reactions.[2] And, because biotin deficiency can lead to hair loss (and other effects like … Continue reading Is Biotin the Answer for Hair Growth?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 