Many mothers are familiar with BPA, or Bisphenol A, because their infants and toddlers had come into direct contact with this leaching molecule from their baby bottles, sippy cups and plastic teething rings. Or maybe the young ones gnawed on compact discs, cell phones, sunglasses and food storage containers. BPA helps form the hard, clear plastic called polycarbonate, along with … Continue reading Beware BPA vs. BPA free: the plastics industry is trading one toxin for another
Pesticides may be a leading cause of major diseases
Chronic illness is widespread in many industrialized nations like the U.S., and more studies than ever are linking this disease epidemic to pesticide exposure. According to a new database designed to catalog these studies, pesticides are linked to cancer, reproductive dysfunction, diabetes, autism, asthma, birth defects, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases and more. Beyond Pesticides, an … Continue reading Pesticides may be a leading cause of major diseases
What is Argyria?
Argyria is a discoloration of the skin, generally characterized by a bluing of the skin’s pigment. This rare, biologically benign condition proves the old adage that quality is much more important than quantity. Argyria occurs in response to the overconsumption of impure colloidal silver particles. Argyria is also an industrial concern that has been historically observed … Continue reading What is Argyria?
Antibacterial soaps found USELESS
The over-used antibacterial chemicals in soaps, toothpaste, and everyday household items aren’t stopping harmful bacteria as advertised. These synthetic bactericides are causing harmful bacteria to mutate and develop resistant traits, making them more infectious, claims a new report. Antibacterial soaps containing triclosan, triclocarban, and 19 other bactericides are useless for killing germs because these chemicals cause infectious … Continue reading Antibacterial soaps found USELESS
The 8 most SURPRISING places you’ll find GMOs
Half of all Americans will get cancer in their lifetime, and only half of them will survive. That's at least one fourth of all Americans who will die from a preventable disease that virtually did not exist in America a century ago. Now here comes a big question: Why will the other half never get cancer? Easy, simple answer … Continue reading The 8 most SURPRISING places you’ll find GMOs
BPA alternative present in plastic just as harmful to embryonic development and reproductive system in animal study
Over the years, a body of research has accumulated showing that bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used to make certain plastics and resins, can impair the human endocrine system and lead to serious health complications. Unfortunately, BPA alternatives, like bisphenol S (BPS), aren't shaping up to be any better. As a result, "BPA-free" labels are proving to … Continue reading BPA alternative present in plastic just as harmful to embryonic development and reproductive system in animal study
Report: U.S. Companies have kept over 17,000 toxic chemicals secret to protect their profits
Source: Report: U.S. Companies have kept over 17,000 toxic chemicals secret to protect their profits by Dr. Edward Group Recent news from The Washington Post sheds light on a story that reveals yet another shocking example of how we, as a collective, continually sacrifice human health for profit gain. The Post states that 17,000 potentially toxic chemicals have … Continue reading Report: U.S. Companies have kept over 17,000 toxic chemicals secret to protect their profits
Medical Journal Designates Fluoride as Neurotoxin
Source: Medical Journal Designates Fluoride as Neurotoxin by Dr. Edward Group Fluoridation, the process of adding fluoride to public water supplies in an effort to prevent cavities, has courted controversy since its introduction in the US during the 1940s. Now, the prestigious medical journal The Lancet has published a report that supports what opponents of fluoride have long been arguing. … Continue reading Medical Journal Designates Fluoride as Neurotoxin
7 Dangers of Plastic
Source: 7 Dangers of Plastic by Dr. Edward Group Recently I talked about the dangers of lead and how, at one time, lead was used as heavily as plastic. Not anymore. Lead was discovered to be highly toxic and the use of it in products like paint, toys, and electronics drastically declined. There is concern now that we’re … Continue reading 7 Dangers of Plastic
Chlorine, Cancer, and Heart Disease
Source: Chlorine, Cancer, and Heart Disease by Dr. Edward Group Adding chlorine to drinking water is a practice that began in the late 1800s, and by 1904 this was the standard in water treatment. For the most part, this process is still implemented today. Unfortunately, chlorine isn’t used because it’s the safest or most effective means … Continue reading Chlorine, Cancer, and Heart Disease
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 