Source: Lactobacillus rhamnosus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group If you’re familiar with probiotics, you may also be familiar with the fact that there are many different strains of beneficial bacteria. One strain, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, may not be one you’re as familiar with, but it still holds some very impressive health benefits. This strain, among … Continue reading Lactobacillus rhamnosus: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
How Antibiotics Disrupt Intestinal Flora
Source: How Antibiotics Disrupt Intestinal Flora by Dr. Edward Group The Harvard Medical School report that antibiotic side effects can last up to 42 days after the last dose. [1] You’re probably familiar with many of these side effects: diarrhea, irritable bowels, bloating, and even constipation. What you don’t see are aggressive and dangerous bacteria, like Clostridium … Continue reading How Antibiotics Disrupt Intestinal Flora
9 Symptoms of a Yeast Infection
Source: 9 Symptoms of a Yeast Infection by Dr. Edward Group Yeast infections are not a problem that only affect women or the vagina. The fact is that yeast infections can affect many parts of the body of both men and women of all ages. Yeast infections can cause pain, swelling and unpleasant discharge. When they infiltrate … Continue reading 9 Symptoms of a Yeast Infection
Yeast Infection and Bacterial Vaginosis
Source: Yeast Infection and Bacterial Vaginosis by Dr. Edward Group Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common type of vaginal infection, followed by yeast infections. The primary causes of infections are bacterial imbalance – namely an excess of harmful bacteria – or Candida. Both conditions can lead to an unpleasant set of symptoms, including an unusual … Continue reading Yeast Infection and Bacterial Vaginosis
What Is the Immune System? 4 Natural Ways to Boost Wellness
Source: What Is the Immune System? 4 Natural Ways to Boost Wellness by Dr. Edward Group The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that protect your body from pathogens; and, this time of year, you’ll hear a lot about it. Think of it as a personal shield. Its job is to … Continue reading What Is the Immune System? 4 Natural Ways to Boost Wellness
The Health Benefits of Probiotics
Source: The Health Benefits of Probiotics by Dr. Edward Group Repeatedly demonstrated to aid gastrointestinal health in the human body, acidophilus and other probiotics are key elements of our overall health and well being. This is particularly true when we consider that many of our common-day chronic ailments begin in the digestive system. It is also true … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Probiotics
What Are the Health Benefits of Inulin?
Source: What Are the Health Benefits of Inulin? by Dr. Edward Group We could all use digestive support from time to time, especially if we’re not consuming a high-quality diet. For a healthy stomach and digestive tract, inulin is a must. While you can’t digest this water-soluble dietary fiber, you won’t feel good without it. It’s found … Continue reading What Are the Health Benefits of Inulin?
How Pollution Affects the Gut Microbiome
Source: How Pollution Affects the Gut Microbiome by Dr. Edward Group Pollutants pervade almost every aspect of our environment. Air pollution is one of the biggest threats, and water pollution comes in at a very close second. Even the pollutants in our foods are contributing to a myriad of health concerns. Researchers believe external pollution may be … Continue reading How Pollution Affects the Gut Microbiome
10 Foods That Won’t Upset IBS
Source: 10 Foods That Won’t Upset IBS by Dr. Edward Group Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS or functional gastrointestinal disorder, is a combination of symptoms that include abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. It’s more prevalent in women than men and affects about 10 to 15 percent of the American population. [1] If you suffer from … Continue reading 10 Foods That Won’t Upset IBS
Surprising Link Between Depression, Anxiety, and Gut Health
Source: Surprising Link Between Depression, Anxiety, and Gut Health by Dr. Edward Group Did you know your gut health may affect your mood and behavior? The belief that gut health is connected to mental well-being dates back more than a hundred years. In the early 1900’s, scientists and clinicians emphasized the relationship between gastrointestinal health and … Continue reading Surprising Link Between Depression, Anxiety, and Gut Health
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