Source: What Is Intrinsic Factor? by Dr. Edward Group Intrinsic factor is the most obscure—yet most important—glycoprotein in the human body. It has only one primary function that is essential for good health. Produced by the parietal cells of the stomach as well as the salivary glands, intrinsic factor has a brief, but very important life. … Continue reading What Is Intrinsic Factor?
How Does Digestion Work?
Source: How Does Digestion Work? by Dr. Edward Group The garbage passed off as food today and the high rates of digestive disorders plaguing the nation make it clear that the importance of the digestive process is not understood. Digestion is a process that can affect our daily quality of life, playing a direct role in … Continue reading How Does Digestion Work?
Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group The gut is a delicate ecosystem that’s home to living organisms known as probiotics. Probiotics are helpful microbes that encourage good health by assisting with many different processes in the human body. They are probably best known for the contribution they make to gut health … Continue reading Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important
Source: 3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important by Dr. Edward Group Your gut should be home to over 100 billion bacteria, but antibiotics, pesticides, stress, and genetically-modified foods are just a few of the things that can weaken that diversity. [1] Your gut’s bacteria needs to stay healthy or problems like irritable bowel syndrome, gluten allergies, … Continue reading 3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important
Saccharomyces boulardii: a Healthy Probiotic
Source: Saccharomyces boulardii: a Healthy Probiotic by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to cultivating a healthy, balanced gut, Saccharomyces boulardii (sometimes referred to as Saccharomyces cerevisiae) is one of the best probiotics available. Although many probiotics are bacteria, Saccharomyces boulardii is different in that it’s actually a strain of baker’s yeast. Like other probiotics, however, Saccharomyces … Continue reading Saccharomyces boulardii: a Healthy Probiotic
3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence
Source: 3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence by Dr. Edward Group Have you ever heard of a rectal catheter? It’s exactly what you imagine it to be. Did you know that several years ago, researchers at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield England used rectal catheters to measure and evaluate the flatulence released by ten volunteers? … Continue reading 3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence
Learn about the Importance of Good Bacteria, Part I
The adult intestine contains around 2-4 pounds of bacteria. This bacterial load is 10 times greater than the number of cells within our body. In real numbers, since we are about 75 trillion cells we have approximately 750 trillion bacterial cells within our body. It is astonishing to think about our bodies in such a … Continue reading Learn about the Importance of Good Bacteria, Part I
Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Source: Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Dr. Edward Group Research published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology shows that certain strains of probiotic bacteria may be the most effective way to alleviate the symptoms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) [1]. These findings leaves experts optimistic that safe, effective treatment options for IBD … Continue reading Researchers Discover Successful Probiotic Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics
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?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 