Source: New Study Links Aluminum to Osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s Disease by Dr. Edward Group The negative health consequences of aluminum exposure have been recognized for quite some time. Unfortunately, this knowledge has not precipitated a mass removal of aluminum from common, household products such as deodorant, cookware, and food storage items. A study recently published in … Continue reading New Study Links Aluminum to Osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s Disease
What are VOC’s
Source: What are VOC’s by Dr. Edward Group Volatile organic compounds are a topic that everyone needs to learn about, as they are found in a multitude of household products, and are generally harmful to your health. Volatile organic compounds, more commonly known as VOC’s, include a variety of chemicals found in many common products. VOC’s … Continue reading What are VOC’s
Is Your Shower Curtain Toxic?
Source: Is Your Shower Curtain Toxic? by Dr. Edward Group Have you ever noticed how a new shower curtain smells? There is a distinctive odor in shower curtains pulled fresh from the packaging. This noxious odor is plastic softener, a potently hazardous chemical compound that may do more than soften shower curtains. Today, companies selling many … Continue reading Is Your Shower Curtain Toxic?
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
Why I’m Concerned About the Dangers of Aluminum
Source: Why I’m Concerned About the Dangers of Aluminum by Dr. Edward Group Aluminum is the most widely distributed metal on the planet and it’s used in the production of many every-day products. Cookware is made from aluminum, soda cans are aluminum, and aluminum foil is found in most kitchens. Aluminum is also in antacids, … Continue reading Why I’m Concerned About the Dangers of Aluminum
Chemical Used in Antibacterial Hand Soaps May Impair Muscle Function
Source: Chemical Used in Antibacterial Hand Soaps May Impair Muscle Function by Dr. Edward Group In recent years, our lexicon been bombarded with antibacterial products. Hand sanitizer dispensers are found all over the place, including my local YMCA. The shopping cart corral at the market usually has a canister of antibacterial wipes handy for the handle. … Continue reading Chemical Used in Antibacterial Hand Soaps May Impair Muscle Function
Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent
Source: Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent by Dr. Edward Group Creating a clean, green environment in your home is a process that requires a multi-tiered approach. Stocking it with organic food and installing air and water purification devices are effective but it’s also important to consider how you maintain your home. Ironically, … Continue reading Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent
5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners
Source: 5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners by Dr. Edward Group Many of us enjoy fresh and pleasant scents at home but have concerns about using certain commercially available “air fresheners.” Some of these products are known to contain toxins such as phthalates and VOCs like benzene and formaldehyde [1], not what most of us have … Continue reading 5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners
The Most Common Hazardous Household Chemicals
Source: The Most Common Hazardous Household Chemicals by Dr. Edward Group Did you know that every day in your home you come in contact with toxic and hazardous chemicals? If you don’t pay attention and make a concerted effort, it’s almost impossible to avoid this stuff. Let’s look at the most common household chemicals, and what … Continue reading The Most Common Hazardous Household Chemicals
Whole Body Detoxification (Part 4): The Coffee Enema
There is no respite or escape anywhere on earth from the toxins that stifle our planet and overwhelm our bodies. Even our best efforts to eliminate or restrict exposure are often not adequate to the task, and as our toxic load increases so does our chance of developing chronic illness and disease. As explored in … Continue reading Whole Body Detoxification (Part 4): The Coffee Enema
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 