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Study: Gum Arabic Boosts Prebiotic Activity

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 1, 2016

Probiotics have received much attention in recent years. Television commercials advertising yogurt with live active cultures, news bits that discuss the miraculous power of good bacteria, and kombucha may have peaked your interest in probiotics. While probiotics can be helpful for introducing new colonies of good bacteria in your intestines, they can only thrive in the presence of prebiotics. Prebiotics are fundamentally the “food” for the good bacteria, helping them to grow and flourish, ultimately benefiting numerous aspects of your health. A recent study is showing that gum arabic, a […]

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Betaine Hydrochloride: How It Helps With Digestion & Detoxification

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 19, 2016

Betaine hydrochloride is an organic compound and vitamin-like substance found in many different foods such as sugar beets, grains, and spinach. It is recommended by naturopaths and medical doctors as a supplemental source of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Studies[1] show that this compound can profoundly benefit individuals suffering from digestive upsets or a deficiency of stomach acid production. Normally, a healthy stomach can produce enough gastric acid to kill harmful organisms. But, when people experience deficiencies in producing stomach acid, they are more likely to have bacterial and intestinal […]

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Join Me and Register NOW for the Heal Your Gut Summit!

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Jan 12, 2016

Gut dysfunction is a big concern and can cause conditions like fatigue, depression, food sensitivities, discomfort, food sensitivities, and more. The Heal Your Gut Summit from January 18-25, will help you understand how these conditions are, by and large, preventable! (more…)

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Bifidobacterium lactis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

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

Are you aware of the huge list of benefits probiotics can provide for the human body? Bifidobacterium lactis, or B. lactis for short, is just one of the many bacterial strains found to promote overall health and well being. Whether it’s supporting digestion, boosting immune health, or easing anxiety, this powerful probiotic is essential if you’re wanting to experience good health. The family of lactic acid bacteria, in general, is something you’re definitely going to want to learn about. (more…)

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What Are the Health Benefits of Inulin?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 4, 2015

We could all use digestive support from time to time, especially if we’re not consuming a high-quality diet. For a healthy stomach and digestive tract, inulin is a must. While you can’t digest this water-soluble dietary fiber, you won’t feel good without it. It’s found in many natural plant foods and is known as a prebiotic, and recent research indicates it has much more far-reaching effects than just keeping your tummy happy. (more…)

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