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The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 5, 2015

Organic raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) is made from organically grown apples and retains many of their beneficial components because organic raw apple cider vinegar is not pasteurized. Organic raw apple cider vinegar undergoes two fermentation processes where it produces enzymes and life-giving nutrients that make it a nutritious powerhouse. Benefits of Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar Has been used as a natural remedy for heartburn.[1] After a meal, drink one tablespoon of organic raw apple cider vinegar mixed in four ounces of purified water. May encourage bowel movement regularity, […]

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Study: Probiotics May Help Protect Infants From Respiratory Illness

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 2, 2015

Findings presented by Finnish researchers at the University of Turku further supports the potential benefits of probiotics during the first months of life, particularly with regard to respiratory health. (more…)

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The Benefits of Homemade Breast Milk Yogurt for Babies

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Oct 2, 2015

Over the past few years, a renewed interest in natural parenting has spread like wildfire. Books, magazines, and websites have all been outlets for increasing awareness of natural childbirth, nutrition, and holistic parenting techniques. With all of this ongoing discussion, some interesting ideas are bound to spring forth once in a while. Perhaps one of the most unusual is making homemade yogurt from breast milk. It may sound bizarre at first, but really isn't such an odd idea after all. (more…)

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Lactobacillus gasseri: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

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

Are probiotics really that good for you? Is yogurt the best source of probiotics? I regularly hear these and many other questions about probiotics. Probiotics is a straightforward subject, but confusion persists regarding these beneficial microbes. The fact that there are so many different probiotic species, and their many strains, doesn’t help. Let’s start by discussing Lactobacillus gasseri, one of the beneficial microorganisms that assist with digestive health and against harmful organisms. (more…)

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Bifidobacterium infantis: A Healthy Probiotic Strain

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Sep 9, 2015

With all the talk about probiotics, you’ve probably – at one point or another – considered supplementing. The idea of consuming bacteria, however, may seem a bit alien to most people, simply because they’ve been brainwashed to believe all bacteria is bad. The praising of antibiotics and antibacterials in mainstream culture has simply perpetuated this myth. Probiotics, on the other hand, are symbiotic organisms that help you digest food, stimulate your immune system (thus helping fight infections!), and even produces some of the vitamins you need for life. (more…)

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