Following a specialized diet, one that yields high levels of the short-chain fatty acids acetate or butyrate, may keep type-1 diabetes in check, an animal study found. Short-chain fatty acids are touted as the main products of dietary fiber fermentation, and have been associated with a host of health benefits. On the other hand, type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune … Continue reading Destroy diabetes with a diet that encourages gut bacteria
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
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
What are Kidney Stones?
Source: What are Kidney Stones? by Dr. Edward Group Ask anyone who’s had a kidney stone what it’s like and they’ll tell you a horrific tale of pain and agony. Kidney stones, which are jagged mineral deposits, form in the kidneys and pass through the urinary tract. Sound awful? It is. While there’s no way to … Continue reading What are Kidney Stones?
5 Health Benefits of Sauna Use
Source: 5 Health Benefits of Sauna Use by Dr. Edward Group If you’ve ever been in a sauna then you know first hand how rejuvenating and invigorating a good sweat can be. Sweating is a form of detoxification and there may be no better place to stimulate this process than in the sauna. Sauna therapy developed … Continue reading 5 Health Benefits of Sauna Use
7 Facts You Should Know About Trans-Resveratrol
Source: 7 Facts You Should Know About Trans-Resveratrol by Dr. Edward Group Propelled to fame as a result of a multitude of studies investigating the phytochemical properties of plant materials, resveratrol more than lives up to its reputation. This very unique antioxidant has been called a fountain of youth for its effectiveness against a variety of … Continue reading 7 Facts You Should Know About Trans-Resveratrol
The Must-Know Facts About Ulcerative Colitis
Source: The Must-Know Facts About Ulcerative Colitis by Dr. Edward Group Belonging to the same group of disorders as irritable bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis is a painful condition that primarily affects the colon and rectum. Early identification can help reduce complications and offers the best chance for successful management. The flip side — not taking care … Continue reading The Must-Know Facts About Ulcerative Colitis
Top 5 Reasons You Need a Liver Cleanse
Source: Top 5 Reasons You Need a Liver Cleanse by Dr. Edward Group Here Are the 5 Reasons 1. WEIGHT LOSS Did you know that a liver cleanse can help you lose weight? Many people are unaware that the liver is highly instrumental in the breakdown of fat. In every respect, the liver is just as … Continue reading Top 5 Reasons You Need a Liver Cleanse
Vitamins and Minerals
Source: Vitamins and Minerals by Dr. Edward Group Even though they’re in almost everything we eat and drink, many people aren’t exactly clear what the distinction is between vitamins and dietary minerals. We’re told they’re important and we need them to keep us healthy, but what’s the difference? What Are Vitamins?Vitamins are organic compounds the human … Continue reading Vitamins and Minerals
The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
Source: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability? by Dr. Edward Group Bioavailability is the proportion of a nutrient the human body is able to absorb and use. You might think that when you eat an apple every iota of vitamin A, every antioxidant, and every mineral it contains is used by your body with … Continue reading The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients: What Is Bioavailability?
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