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Bifidobacterium bifidum: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
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...
Are Probiotics Right for You?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Maybe you’ve heard how probiotics can help your digestion, perhaps you’ve even tried them. But do you know exactly what they are, and just how they work? Don’t worry, because you’re not alone. There’s a lot of confusion about the...
What Are the Best Probiotic Sources for Vegans?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Your gut is home to good and bad bacteria, and maintaining that balance is more important than you think. Sure, maybe you already know taking probiotics (the “good” bacteria) can promote healthy digestion, but did you know recent studies suggest...
Do Probiotics Have Side Effects?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Your gut is populated with “good” and “bad” bacteria. All these microorganisms make up what’s called the microbiota, and a healthy balance of all that good and bad bacteria in your gut can make a big difference in your health....
Probiotics and Gluten-Free Foods for Celiac Disease Diet
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Bowel diseases are numerous and unpleasant. Among them, celiac disease is perhaps one of the strangest and least understood. The condition is believed to stem from an abnormal reaction of the small intestines to gluten proteins, which triggers a sort...
4 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Probiotics
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There’s not much gray area when it comes to probiotics and our health and more and more studies suggest positive effects from taking probiotics. A boost in immune function is a prime example. [1] While many have speculated antibiotics –...
New Research Shows Probiotics Help Your Immune System
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Thanks to a recent discovery by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, we may soon have a better understanding of why the long term use of antibiotic drugs causes secondary bacterial infections over time has troubled medical...
Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
One of the most common (and unpleasant) side effects many patients complain about when using prescription antibiotic drugs is antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD). [1] One possible countermeasure to this longstanding and potentially serious concern may lie in the use of probiotics....
3 Ways to Reduce and Neutralize Flatulence
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Have you ever heard of a rectal catheter? It's exactly what you imagine it to be. Did you know that several years ago, researchers at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield England used rectal catheters to measure and evaluate the...
