Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disrupting chemical used in the manufacturing of plastics and it’s found in a huge range of products; everything from water bottles to paper receipts. Studies have shown that BPA can leach from these plastic and epoxy products and enter the human body by being ingested, absorbed through the skin, … Continue reading New Study Proves Any Amount of BPA Harms Reproductive Health
Report: French Lawmakers Call Attention to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Source: Report: French Lawmakers Call Attention to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals by Dr. Edward Group For years, the scientific community has been debating the exact effects that endocrine disruptors have on the human body. Now, the environmental ministry of France is calling for urgent action from the Council of the European Union, arguing that the dangers of … Continue reading Report: French Lawmakers Call Attention to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
3 Ways Endocrine Disruptors Destroy Your Health
Source: 3 Ways Endocrine Disruptors Destroy Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Your endocrine system is your main hormone regulator and endocrine disruptors are chemicals that throw it out of whack. Chemicals like BPA and phthalates are infiltrating our lives at an ever increasing rate. [1] [2] Considering that hormones control everything from metabolism to sleep, protecting … Continue reading 3 Ways Endocrine Disruptors Destroy Your Health
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
New Research Indicates Aluminum in Deodorant Linked To Breast Cancer
Source: New Research Indicates Aluminum in Deodorant Linked To Breast Cancer by Dr. Edward Group We live in a world where the products that we use on a daily basis are actually laden with some of the most toxic chemicals on the planet.Studies are now showing that continuous exposure to toxic chemicals in personal hygiene products, … Continue reading New Research Indicates Aluminum in Deodorant Linked To Breast Cancer
Iodine and Hypothyroidism
Source: Iodine and Hypothyroidism by Dr. Edward Group Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not produce enough key hormones. It is estimated to affect over 20 million Americans, over half of which are completely unaware.[1] Early symptoms can be mild and general, such as depression, weight gain, and elevated cholesterol. Women may … Continue reading Iodine and Hypothyroidism
Iodine Deficiency and Pregnancy
Source: Iodine Deficiency and Pregnancy by Dr. Edward Group Although your body requires iodine, it doesn’t produce any on its own. [1] You need to get enough through food or supplementation. Inadequate iodine levels are something you want to avoid. Your thyroid requires iodine to manage your metabolism and regulate your hormone production. [2] If these … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency and Pregnancy
How Does Digestion Work?
Source: How Does Digestion Work? by Dr. Edward Group The garbage passed off as food today and the high rates of digestive disorders plaguing the nation make it clear that the importance of the digestive process is not understood. Digestion is a process that can affect our daily quality of life, playing a direct role in … Continue reading How Does Digestion Work?
Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
Source: Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain by Dr. Edward Group The gut is a delicate ecosystem that’s home to living organisms known as probiotics. Probiotics are helpful microbes that encourage good health by assisting with many different processes in the human body. They are probably best known for the contribution they make to gut health … Continue reading Enterococcus faecium: A Healthy Probiotic Strain
3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important
Source: 3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important by Dr. Edward Group Your gut should be home to over 100 billion bacteria, but antibiotics, pesticides, stress, and genetically-modified foods are just a few of the things that can weaken that diversity. [1] Your gut’s bacteria needs to stay healthy or problems like irritable bowel syndrome, gluten allergies, … Continue reading 3 Reasons Healthy Gut Flora Is Important
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 