Source: BPA Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Lung Problems in Young Children by Dr. Edward Group Exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy may cause children to experience breathing concerns in their first four years, according to a study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics. [1] The longitudinal study looked at the exposure to BPA in … Continue reading BPA Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Lung Problems in Young Children
Study: Hospital Experience Falls Short of Home Birthing
Aside from vaccinations, home birthing is one of the most controversial issues involving pregnancy. In some countries, like Hungary, midwives have been sentenced to prison for helping out with home births.[1, 2] Sadly, though, the same is true in many states of the US where it’s either outright illegal to practice midwifery or, though not officially banned, … Continue reading Study: Hospital Experience Falls Short of Home Birthing
Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Brain Development
Source: Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Brain Development by Dr. Edward Group You probably know that pregnant women are encouraged to take additional vitamins and minerals for the sake of their baby’s development. Folic acid, calcium, and iron have long been considered the holy trinity of prenatal wellness. But here’s one you may not be so … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Brain Development
Study: Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy Associated With Reduced Risk of Severe Language Delay in Children
Source: Study: Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy Associated With Reduced Risk of Severe Language Delay in Children by Dr. Edward Group Pediatricians will tell you how important it is for expectant mothers to take prenatal vitamins during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time when it’s essential for mothers and their developing babies have access to all the vitamins, … Continue reading Study: Folic Acid in Early Pregnancy Associated With Reduced Risk of Severe Language Delay in Children
Women’s Health: Guide to Urinary Tract Infections & Probiotics
Source: Women’s Health: Guide to Urinary Tract Infections & Probiotics by Dr. Edward Group Urinary tract infections are painful, bacterial infections that disrupt life. Many women who suffer from UTIs end up visiting doctors and taking medications. Now, new research is finding that antibiotics, the most common treatment, may not be enough. [1] UTI Symptoms in Women Common … Continue reading Women’s Health: Guide to Urinary Tract Infections & Probiotics
New Study: Low Vitamin D Levels Dramatically Raise Breast Cancer Risk
For years, researchers have suspected that low levels of vitamin D in the body might raise the odds a woman will develop breast cancer, but hard scientific proof has been lacking. Now a new study conducted by scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ), collaborating with researchers of the University Hospitals in … Continue reading New Study: Low Vitamin D Levels Dramatically Raise Breast Cancer Risk
10 Best Herbs for Female Hormone Balance
Source: 10 Best Herbs for Female Hormone Balance by Dr. Edward Group Reduced sexual desire, a lack of energy, hormonal imbalance… all problems that can cause a great deal of stress for women. Of course, environmental toxins and hormone disrupting chemicals (like BPA) only make the situation worse. Fortunately, women of any age can take nutritional steps … Continue reading 10 Best Herbs for Female Hormone Balance
3 Benefits of Shilajit for Women’s Health
Source: 3 Benefits of Shilajit for Women’s Health by Dr. Group Formed over hundreds of years from decayed plant material, Shilajit is a tar-like substance found in the Himalayas, Caucasus, and Andes. Pronounced “shil-ah-jeet,” it offers quite a few compounds that support human health. This substance has been part of Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and is … Continue reading 3 Benefits of Shilajit for Women’s Health
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Source: What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome? by Dr. Edward Group Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine system disorders in women. [1]Affecting between 10 and 20 percent of reproductive-age women, PCOS is caused by an imbalance in female hormones. [2] A healthy endocrine system is responsible for many things, including the production of hormones. But, when … Continue reading What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
1.3 million wrongly treated after false positives from mammograms
The Susan G. Komen for breast cancer awareness reports on their site that breast cancer will strike more than 1.3 million women annually over the next 20 years. They are proud to report that 70 percent of women 40 and older receive regular mammograms now. What they aren't telling the public is that their pharmaceutical … Continue reading 1.3 million wrongly treated after false positives from mammograms
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 