It might not seem like all that common of a place for heavy metals to be hiding, but your drinking water could be harboring poisons that are making your children dumb. A new study published in the journal Environmental Health found that children exposed to arsenic in drinking water, even at very low levels, experienced a 5- … Continue reading Arsenic in drinking water found to lower intelligence of children
8 Risk Factors for Autism
Source: 8 Risk Factors for Autism by Dr. Edward Group Many people are aware that the number of cases of autism has been rising over the last few decades, but everyone is still fairly in the dark when it comes to knowing what puts unborn children at increased risk of developing the disorder. In order to … Continue reading 8 Risk Factors for Autism
Health Dangers of Chlordane
Source: Health Dangers of Chlordane by Dr. Edward Group Chlordane is a man made chemical and popular pesticide that was offered in the United States from 1948-1988. Due to concerns about environmental damage and human health risks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of chlordane in 1983, except for controlling termites. It was banned … Continue reading Health Dangers of Chlordane
The Dangers of Fluoride
Source: The Dangers of Fluoride by Dr. Edward Group Fluoride is one of the most toxic substances known to man, yet based on its inclusion in virtually every brand of toothpaste, the American Dental Association believes it’s okay to use fluoride for preventative dental care. Other products, such as bottled water, infant formulas, and even vitamin … Continue reading The Dangers of Fluoride
New Study Links Aluminum to Osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s Disease
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
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
Tropical Traditions begins voluntarily testing their foods for traces of Roundup
One of the top healthy food companies in the U.S. has made a bold, customer-conscious decision to scrap all products from its line that contain any traces whatsoever of toxic glyphosate herbicide (Roundup) as part of a new, better-than-organic standards and certification program that sets the bar even higher for clean, poison-free food in America. Tropical Traditions' … Continue reading Tropical Traditions begins voluntarily testing their foods for traces of Roundup
Ditch the soy: There’s a lot more risk in this than you’d ever imagine
In an attempt to eat better, many people opt to replace farm-fresh eggs and grass-fed meats with tofu, mostly likely because we've been "fed" a line by the soy industry that it is a healthier option. But experts are finding that that's not the case and, in fact, the opposite is still the better natural food alternative, … Continue reading Ditch the soy: There’s a lot more risk in this than you’d ever imagine
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 