Source: Are Lead Bullets Toxic? 4 Dangers of Lead Dust by Dr. Edward Group Despite having been banned from household paints since 1978, lead exposure remains a serious issue, and lead bullets are a major contributor. The problem with lead bullets is that they can fragment upon firing and impact. This results in lead dust that can contaminate … Continue reading Are Lead Bullets Toxic? 4 Dangers of Lead Dust
5 Scary Truths About Mercury
Source: 5 Scary Truths About Mercury by Dr. Edward Group In a short period of time, we’ve come a long way in understanding and recognizing the health dangers of mercury. It wasn’t but just a generation or two ago that nearly every kid in school played with mercury in science class. Now, fortunately, we understand its danger … Continue reading 5 Scary Truths About Mercury
Is Artificial Turf Safe?
Source: Is Artificial Turf Safe? by Dr. Edward Group What could be healthier than the sweat on your brow of a great game of football or soccer? Sadly, playing on artificial turf, especially the kind used on college campuses and in the professional sports arena, may be connected to toxic cancerous material. Recent reports have highlighted … Continue reading Is Artificial Turf Safe?
The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants
Source: The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants by Dr. Edward Group Not long ago, I discussed 12 ways toxins are sneaking into your life, and while I briefly mentioned the health dangers of flame-retardants, that was just the tip of the iceberg. There’s been a lot of talk lately about these chemicals: namely, that they don’t … Continue reading The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants
10 Crazy Sources of Toxins
Source: 10 Crazy Sources of Toxins by Dr. Edward Group Toxins are pretty much commonplace in this day and age. While we all wish that this wasn’t the case, we also can’t ignore that these destructive compounds are all around us. Fortunately, we have options to protect ourselves, with cleansing being one of the best for eliminating toxic … Continue reading 10 Crazy Sources of Toxins
Will You Be Eating ‘Agent Orange’ Corn in the Future?
You may have heard of the chemical defoliant Agent Orange in reference to the U.S. Military’s herbicidal warfare program in Vietnam. The forests were sprayed with the goal of depriving guerrillas of their rural support and food supply by forcing peasant farmers to flee to cities, which were dominated by U.S. forces. One of many … Continue reading Will You Be Eating ‘Agent Orange’ Corn in the Future?
New Research Links BPA Exposure to High Blood Pressure
Source: New Research Links BPA Exposure to High Blood Pressure by Dr. Edward Group The negative health effects of BPA exposure have become regular headlines in the news. BPA, or bisphenol-A, is a chemical found in many common products, from cans and dental fillings to cash register receipts. Unfortunately, its exposure is associated with a range of … Continue reading New Research Links BPA Exposure to High Blood Pressure
Why is Refined Sugar So Bad for Your Health?
Source: Why is Refined Sugar So Bad for Your Health? by Dr. Edward Group Sugar consumption has steadily risen in recent years and the USDA now reports that the average American consumes around 150 pounds of sugar per year. [1] Sodas are a major source of refined sugars in the American diet. Energy drinks are close behind, and even fruit … Continue reading Why is Refined Sugar So Bad for Your Health?
The beginning of the end of chemical-based medicine
A recent study published in the medical journal "The Lancet" reveals that as many as 140,000 heart attacks, in the United States alone, were caused by Vioxx, and 44 percent of those likely died from those heart attacks. That means more than 60,000 Americans have been killed by Vioxx if this data are to be … Continue reading The beginning of the end of chemical-based medicine
Dangers of Copper
Source: Dangers of Copper by Dr. Edward Group Copper is an elemental nutrient that is necessary for good health. In fact, it can be found naturally in all plants and animals. The metallic form of copper can also be found in our environment as it occurs naturally. As necessary as it is for your body to … Continue reading Dangers of Copper
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 