Source: How to Choose the Best Probiotic by Dr. Edward Group It’s no secret that probiotics support a number of health benefits. They support digestion, boost the immune system, and offer a host of other positive offerings. In fact, a good probiotic is one of my must-have items. But, what makes a probiotic supplement a good … Continue reading How to Choose the Best Probiotic
The mouth is a first responder for the immune system: New study provides clues for how the body defends against oral invaders
New research has identified how the mouth acts as a trigger for the immune system’s defenses to kick in once the fungus Candida albicans – which causes oral thrush – has invaded the body. The international team, led by the researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, studied how microbes inside the mouth called commensals, which are usually harmless to … Continue reading The mouth is a first responder for the immune system: New study provides clues for how the body defends against oral invaders
Symptoms of Occasional Constipation and Natural Solutions
Source: Symptoms of Occasional Constipation and Natural Solutions by Dr. Edward Group Almost everyone has or will experience some form of constipation during their life. Signs or symptoms of occasional constipation include infrequent bowel movements, painful stools, bloating, and the need to strain to pass waste. Causes of constipation include a poor diet, dehydration, and a … Continue reading Symptoms of Occasional Constipation and Natural Solutions
The Top 6 Dietary Supplements
Source: The Top 6 Dietary Supplements by Dr. Edward Group For thousands of years, herbal medicine was the predominant form of health care on the planet. For many people, it still is. In our switch to modern medicine, much of that ancient wisdom was sadly lost, rejected as the superstition of primitive people. Recent research is … Continue reading The Top 6 Dietary Supplements
Webinar: Natural Anti-Aging Solutions
Source: Webinar: Natural Anti-Aging Solutions by Dr. Edward Group We’re all getting older and, with age, comes change to the way we take care of our bodies. Age has a certain influence on the way our bodies work — this applies to both women AND men. Age can affect mental health, metabolism, sleep cycles, sex drive, … Continue reading Webinar: Natural Anti-Aging Solutions
The health of your gut microbiome could predict your risk of heart disease, researchers find
The most common lifestyle risk factors of heart diseases and stroke are unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, tobacco smoke, and heavy alcohol drinking, and in a new study, researchers have discovered another link between gut bacteria and health. The new study has found that the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract could have an influence on … Continue reading The health of your gut microbiome could predict your risk of heart disease, researchers find
What Are Prebiotics?
Source: What Are Prebiotics? by Dr. Edward Group Probiotics have long been hailed as the ultimate support for the immune and digestive systems, and there is no doubt of their ability to promote and maintain a healthy gut. However, despite their fame, a little-known truth is that probiotics would be of little effect without their less-celebrated partner: prebiotics, … Continue reading What Are Prebiotics?
Study: Taking Probiotics During Pregnancy May Prevent Obesity & Assist Weight Loss After Birth
Source: Study: Taking Probiotics During Pregnancy May Prevent Obesity & Assist Weight Loss After Birth by Dr. Edward Group Weight loss is something many women struggle with after pregnancy. And the unfortunate truth is, a good number of them were already carrying around an unhealthy amount of excess body fat even before they were pregnant. Better … Continue reading Study: Taking Probiotics During Pregnancy May Prevent Obesity & Assist Weight Loss After Birth
How Does Vitamin B-12 Support Energy and Metabolism?
Source: How Does Vitamin B-12 Support Energy and Metabolism? by Dr. Edward Group When you are feeling sluggish and slow what do you do? Many people turn to caffeine in the form of teas, coffees, and energy drinks. These methods may provide temporary relief, but if you feel tired because of a B-12 deficiency, caffeine won’t solve … Continue reading How Does Vitamin B-12 Support Energy and Metabolism?
Bifidobacterium bifidum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Bifidobacterium bifidum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group There’s a lot of confusion out there about what makes a good probiotic, so let’s take a closer look at one of the most important around: Bifidobacterium bifidum. This bacterial strain is one of the most popular, commonly added to commercial yogurts and probiotic supplements. Its … Continue reading Bifidobacterium bifidum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
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