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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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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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Gut Health 101: What Is the Microbiome?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Dec 22, 2016

The human body is a complex, interconnected ecosystem and the gut is where your body interacts the most with the outside world. Your gut acts as the frontline of your immune system, as it is constantly exposed to new microbes and molecules that come from the things you eat and drink. The processes that take place in the gut are involved in the central nervous system, brain, and even influence your mood. But you can’t begin a discussion about the gut’s importance without discussing the organisms that live there. (more…)

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Do Antidepressants Affect Gut Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 27, 2016

Antidepressants are a controversial class of prescription medicine used to treat or prevent clinical depression. An estimated 30 million Americans are currently taking antidepressants. The use of these drugs has skyrocketed over the last 15 years, likely due to increased marketing and social acceptance of depression and psychoactive pharmaceuticals.[1] (more…)

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6 Kombucha Health Benefits Your Gut Is Begging For

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Sep 20, 2016

Well known as a good source of probiotics, kombucha is a sweet tea beverage fermented with yeast and bacteria. It is commonly called the “immortal health elixir" and it's more popular now than ever before. In addition to its strong, robust flavor, kombucha is an incredible tonic with many health-promoting properties. Let’s explore six ways kombucha supports gut health. (more…)

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