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How to Combat Bloating Naturally

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 13, 2014

That uncomfortable feeling of your stomach being stretched to the breaking point, of your clothes fitting too tightly, and the burning nausea and cramping that accompanies bloating are all-too-common issues for many people today. Pharmacy shelves are full of various bloating remedies, and doctors’ offices are packed with patients suffering from the common complaint. Drugs and over-the-counter medications may provide temporary relief, but if you’re not dealing with the underlying concerns, you are only setting yourself up for more bloating. (more…)

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The Must-Know Facts About Ulcerative Colitis

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 3, 2014

Belonging to the same group of disorders as irritable bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis is a painful condition that primarily affects the colon and rectum. Early identification can help reduce complications and offers the best chance for successful management. The flip side – not taking care of the issue – can prove fatal. (more…)

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Antibiotics Giving You Diarrhea? Try Probiotics

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Aug 4, 2014

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. While this may sound like a common sense solution to natural and holistic healthcare experts, much of the mainstream medical community is just now catching on to the idea. [2] (more…)

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The Health Benefits of Glucoamylase

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 19, 2014

Glucoamylase (also known as amyloglucosidase or AMG) is an important digestive enzyme that helps us absorb nutrients and create energy from some of the most common plant foods that we eat. It does this by breaking down the starch that occurs naturally in most vegetables that we eat. This starch is present in high amounts in common foods like potatoes, corn, rice, and wheat. It’s also added as a filler or processing additive in prepared food products. (more…)

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13 Surprising Health Conditions Chiropractic May Help

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jun 18, 2014

Chiropractic care corrects spinal alignment abnormalities as a means of treating a wide range of health concerns. Pain relief, spinal alignment, and other skeletal and muscular disorders are among the most common. But, the list doesn't stop there. Not even close. Research has found chiropractic to be beneficial for a huge range of ailments, including connective tissue disorders, infant lactose intolerance, and even autism. [1] [2] [3] Over $13 billion is spent annually on chiropractic health services, making it the largest alternative health field in the United States and its […]

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