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Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Feb 7, 2017

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 and digestion. Probiotics also support gastrointestinal health,[1] aid the immune system, and perform other specialized tasks — every probiotic strain serves a unique purpose. That’s why the best probiotic supplements provide a combination of probiotic strains to promote wellness from multiple angles. Let’s take a […]

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Bioavailability: The Efficient Absorption of Nutrients

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 17, 2017

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 total efficiency, but that’s not exactly the case.[1] (more…)

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Are Harmful Gut Organisms Negatively Impacting Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 10, 2017

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites — there are many types of harmful organisms and nearly everyone is affected at some point in their life.[1] Different types of harmful organisms target the body differently. Here, we’ll look at harmful organisms that disrupt gut health. (more…)

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The Health Benefits of Nattokinase

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated May 26, 2016

Nattokinase is a powerful proteolytic, or protein-digesting enzyme, and is most well known for its benefits to cardiovascular health. Traditionally, nattokinase was extracted from natto, a fermented soybean dish from Japanese cuisine and culture. The organism that produces nattokinase is made by a fermentation process which incorporates the bacteria Bacillus subtilis. It was discovered in Japan by research scientist Dr. Hiroyuki Sumi who was looking for a natural remedy for dissolving blood clots related to heart attacks and stroke. (more…)

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What Does Stool Color Mean?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Mar 24, 2016

We can learn a lot from poop. Seriously, hear me out. What comes out can tell us a lot about what’s going on inside. Color, consistency, appearance, and odor are all indications of how healthy, or unhealthy, you are. Think of it like reading tea leaves, except with hard science to back it up. (more…)

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