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The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2015

Organic raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made from organically grown apples and retains many of their beneficial components because organic raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. Organic raw apple cider vinegar undergoes two fermentation processes where it produces enzymes and life-giving nutrients that make it a nutritious powerhouse. Benefits of Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Has been used as a natural remedy for heartburn.[1] After a meal, drink one tablespoon of organic raw apple cider vinegar mixed in four ounces of purified water. May encourage bowel movement regularity, […]

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Healing Matrix: What’s Up With Your Gut?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 2, 2015

GaiamTV is an on-demand, streaming video provider featuring original programming focused on personal wellness, exclusive interviews, alternative news, thought-provoking documentaries, and exercise. I was recently on a couple episodes of their show, "Healing Matrix" with Regina Meredith. It was exciting to be a part of the show! (more…)

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Lactobacillus gasseri: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 14, 2015

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 straightforward subject, but confusion persists regarding these beneficial microbes. The fact that there are so many different probiotic species, and their many strains, doesn’t help. Let’s start by discussing Lactobacillus gasseri, one of the beneficial microorganisms that assist with digestive health and against harmful organisms. (more…)

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Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 9, 2015

With all the talk about probiotics, you’ve probably – at one point or another – considered supplementing. The idea of consuming bacteria, however, may seem a bit alien to most people, simply because they’ve been brainwashed to believe all bacteria is bad. The praising of antibiotics and antibacterials in mainstream culture has simply perpetuated this myth. Probiotics, on the other hand, are symbiotic organisms that help you digest food, stimulate your immune system (thus helping fight infections!), and even produces some of the vitamins you need for life. (more…)

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Bifidobacterium bifidum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 9, 2015

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 effectiveness for supporting digestive health could explain its popularity. Let’s discuss more about this powerful, beneficial bacteria. (more…)

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