bacteria Articles - Dr. Group's Healthy Living Articles

The Gut-Immune System Connection

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2023

The digestive system doesn’t get enough credit. Not only does it break down the food you eat, but it also plays a major role in keeping you healthy. There’s a strong connection between your gut and your immune system. In fact, over 70 percent of your body’s immune system is in your gastrointestinal tract![1] You've most likely heard of probiotics, the "good bacteria" many people take as supplements. Yet every person has a whole ecosystem of microbes in their gut. Known as the microbiome, it’s composed of bacteria, viruses, fungi, […]

Comments Off

6 Ways to Boost Immune Health Through the Gut

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2023

Many positive lifestyle choices can help balance your gut and boost your immune system. Making gut-friendly changes to your diet, choosing the right supplements, and generally prioritizing wellness can promote gut and immune system health. Here are a few proven ideas. 1. Follow a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet A plant-based diet that consists of healthy whole foods gives your gut the nutrients it needs to work well. Eating plant-based proteins may increase immune-boosting gut bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus.[1] A healthy diet strengthens the immune system by supporting gut balance. […]

Comments Off

Bacteriophages: A Novel Concept in Probiotics!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jul 27, 2020

By now, most people know that probiotic supplements give your gut a boost of good bacteria and provide many health benefits. But experts have identified an exciting new ingredient that can take gut health to the next level — bacteriophages. Pioneering companies like Global Healing are using the cutting-edge science of these unique organisms to supercharge their probiotic formulas. They are tiny organisms that make your probiotic stronger and more effective. One of the most exciting uses for bacteriophages has to do with gut health.[1, 2] They boost the good […]

Comments Off

Tea Tree Oil: Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Aug 14, 2018

From antiseptic mouthwash to natural deodorant, tea tree oil is an essential oil with a multitude of uses and benefits. It tends to be pale yellow or colorless, with an aroma that is similar to eucalyptus or camphor and boasts antibacterial, antiprotozoal, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. Here's a deep-dive into all that it can do. (more…)

1 Comment

SIBO: All You Need to Know About Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 30, 2018

If you frequently experience gas, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or constipation, you might brush off your symptoms or blame it on something you ate. But if those symptoms linger, you might consider whether you have a more serious health condition. When dealing with gastrointestinal symptoms, people often consider irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), leaky gut syndrome, or candida yeast overgrowth. But, researchers have uncovered another sneaky condition that can cause gastrointestinal (GI) distress: small intestinal bacterial overgrowth or SIBO. Experts say that the number of people diagnosed with SIBO is […]

Comments Off

Want to Take Control of Your Health?