Even relatively low levels of lead exposure can produce emotional disorders in children, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics on June 30. "Our study is showing that even low levels of lead is associated with behavior differences," lead author Jianghong Liu said. Lead, a … Continue reading Lead exposure linked to emotional problems, anxiety and pervasive developmental problems in children
Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children
Source: Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children by Dr. Edward Group Earlier this year, a joint research study conducted by Harvard and the University of Montreal reinforced an earlier research which found a connection between pesticide exposure and Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children [1].While harsh chemicals are, logically, a very effective choice … Continue reading Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children
Study: Chemicals Found in Common Plastics may be “Feminizing” to Boys
Lead researchers from a University of Rochester study presented a disturbing study that found that chemicals in many common household plastics may be altering male hormones in the brains of baby boys [1]. This represents more evidence directly linking chemicals in plastics to harmful effects in humans. Published recently in the International Journal of Andrology, … Continue reading Study: Chemicals Found in Common Plastics may be “Feminizing” to Boys
Study suggests TV watching lowers physical activity (press release)
A study of low-income housing residents has documented that the more television people say they watched, the less active they were, researchers from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and colleagues report. The findings of television's effects on physical activity are the first to be based on objective measurements using pedometers, rather than the study subjects' memories of … Continue reading Study suggests TV watching lowers physical activity (press release)
Extreme trauma from male circumcision causes damage to areas of brain
When it's inflicted upon females, the civilized world calls it genital mutilation and child abuse. But for males, the medical procedure known as circumcision is still widely performed and accepted (at least in the U.S.), even though science shows that snipping a newborn child's foreskin can cause permanent brain damage, particularly in the areas of … Continue reading Extreme trauma from male circumcision causes damage to areas of brain
5 Reasons Breastfeeding is Awesome
Source: 5 Reasons Breastfeeding is Awesome by Dr. Edward Group Many mothers choose breastfeeding because of the close bonding experience and the fact that it’s the most nutritious option for their baby. Commercial formulas, even the organic ones, simply can’t compare. Let’s take a look at 5 proven reasons why breastfeeding is just plain awesome. 1. … Continue reading 5 Reasons Breastfeeding is Awesome
VACCINE STUDY: Peer-reviewed study shows vaccinated children have a 700% higher chance of neurodevelopmental disorder
On Valentine’s Day, a 34-page study that illustrated some of the harmful effects of vaccination was made available for viewing online. Six hours later, the URL had vanished, and the study was seemingly erased from the depths of the internet — likely in the hopes that the “controversial” information it contained would be forgotten. Vaccination and Health … Continue reading VACCINE STUDY: Peer-reviewed study shows vaccinated children have a 700% higher chance of neurodevelopmental disorder
Young boy replaces 20 different epilepsy pills with cannabis oil
Perfectly healthy when he was born, little Jayden David was just like any other baby. He was smiley, brought joy to his parents, and he probably kept them up at night too. Somewhere around four months old, everything began to change. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what suddenly started causing the boy to experience abnormal, … Continue reading Young boy replaces 20 different epilepsy pills with cannabis oil
How Culture and Society Influence Healthy Eating
Source: How Culture and Society Influence Healthy Eating by Dr. Edward Group There many factors that influence your diet. In this article, we are going to focus on the impact social and cultural factors have on healthy eating. To fully understand the concept, let’s look at the basic nature of the human social environment. According … Continue reading How Culture and Society Influence Healthy Eating
Shocking levels of arsenic found in baby formula made with brown rice syrup
Think baby formula with brown rice syrup is the healthier choice? Think again: infant formula made with brown rice syrup may contain 30 times more arsenic than other formulas, according to a new study from Dartmouth College. Environmental chemist Brian P. Jackson led the team of researchers in their study of arsenic levels in 17 … Continue reading Shocking levels of arsenic found in baby formula made with brown rice syrup
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 