Source: Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics by Dr. Edward Group One of the most common (and unpleasant) side effects many patients complain about when using prescription antibiotic drugs is antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). [1] One possible countermeasure to this longstanding and potentially serious problem may lie in the use of probiotics. While this may sound like a … Continue reading Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics
Are Probiotics Right for You?
Source: Are Probiotics Right for You? by Dr. Edward Group Maybe you’ve heard how probiotics can help your digestion, perhaps you’ve even tried them. But do you know exactly what they are, and just how they work? Don’t worry, because you’re not alone. There’s a lot of confusion about the role of probiotics on your digestive health, … Continue reading Are Probiotics Right for You?
Lactobacillus gasseri: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Lactobacillus gasseri: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group Are probiotics really that good for you? Is yogurt the best source of probiotics? I regularly hear these and many other questions about probiotics. Probiotics is a subject that is straightforward, but confusion persists regarding these beneficial microbes. The fact that there are so many different … Continue reading Lactobacillus gasseri: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
6 Kombucha Health Benefits Your Gut Is Begging For
Source: 6 Kombucha Health Benefits Your Gut Is Begging For by Dr. Edward Group Well known as a good source of probiotics, kombucha is a sweet tea beverage fermented with yeast and bacteria. It is commonly called the “immortal health elixir” and it’s more popular now than ever before. In fact, the market is expected to grow … Continue reading 6 Kombucha Health Benefits Your Gut Is Begging For
What is Kombucha? The 10 Facts You Need to Know
Source: What is Kombucha? The 10 Facts You Need to Know by Dr. Edward Group If you’re into health food, you may have heard of kombucha. Kombucha is a lightly fermented tea which has achieved considerable popularity among the healthy eating crowd. Advocates claim it enhances cognition, stimulates immune function, supports weight loss, can be applied as … Continue reading What is Kombucha? The 10 Facts You Need to Know
What’s the Best Probiotic Sources for Vegans?
Source: What’s the Best Probiotic Sources for Vegans? by Dr. Edward Group Your gut is home to good and bad bacteria, and maintaining that balance is more important than you think. Sure, maybe you already know taking probiotics (the “good” bacteria) can promote healthy digestion, but did you know recent studies suggest even more positives, like an … Continue reading What’s the Best Probiotic Sources for Vegans?
The 9 Best Fermented Foods for Your Gut
Source: The 9 Best Fermented Foods for Your Gut by Dr. Edward Group Fermented food has made a comeback in recent years, partially thanks to the popularization of Weston A. Price teachings. Fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi aren’t considered to be the most appealing types of food; however, research exploring these and other fermented products on … Continue reading The 9 Best Fermented Foods for Your Gut
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?
Probiotics prevent asthma
Did you know that probiotics help prevent asthma? It's not one of those immediately obvious connections, but the more you look into it, the more you'll see why it works. Asthma is often the result of systemic inflammation caused by food allergies. Probiotics, it turns out, can help deal with food allergies, calming the inflammation and … Continue reading Probiotics prevent asthma
Probiotics Prevent Colds and Flu
Probiotics and digestive enzymes prevent colds and flu; research has shown. Probiotics are the healthy bacteria that live in the intestines. Harmful bacteria include those like E. coli (Escherichia col), etc, but there are many bacteria that inhabit our gut that help with our digestion. Now, studies have shown that probiotics also help the immune … Continue reading Probiotics Prevent Colds and Flu
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 