Source: Are Your Candles Emitting Toxins? by Dr. Edward Group Candles are great for encouraging relaxation and creating a calm, serene environment. A candle’s aroma and soft, warm glow sets a nice tone for romance, sophistication, and tranquility. Most candles today feature a variety of aromas. While refreshing they may be, the chemicals used to produce … Continue reading Are Your Candles Emitting Toxins?
The Importance of Organic Carpet Cleaners
Source: The Importance of Organic Carpet Cleaners by Dr. Edward Group Every time toxic cleaners are used, there’s a heavy impact on our environment. It does not matter whether the cleaners are poured, sprayed, washed, rinsed, or dumped; the harmful effects are the same. When we use these things we risk adding toxins to the air and … Continue reading The Importance of Organic Carpet Cleaners
Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Anti-Bacterial Soap Chemical
Score a victory for smart legislation! Late last week, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill that would prevent manufacturers from using Triclosan in most consumer hygiene products. [1]A lot of people might be wondering… what is triclosan? Despite the fact that they’ve probably used it. In fact, it’s estimated that the chemical is used in … Continue reading Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Anti-Bacterial Soap Chemical
Study Finds Fast Food is Most Popular Among Middle Class
There’s a lot of stigma about eating at fast food restaurants – it’s unhealthy, it’s fattening, it’s bad for the environment – the list goes on and on. In many cases, this bad reputation is more than merited; yet, there are still some important misconceptions about fast food, including who they’re really hurting the most. … Continue reading Study Finds Fast Food is Most Popular Among Middle Class
US auto maker demonstrates uncanny vision about fuel cell cars and the hydrogen economy
In the race of fuel cell cars (which run on hydrogen only) vs. hybrids (which run on a combustion engine assisted by battery power), some clear trends start to become obvious with a bit of poking around. First off, hydrogen vehicles won't become a reality until consumers can refuel the cars from hydrogen stations. And … Continue reading US auto maker demonstrates uncanny vision about fuel cell cars and the hydrogen economy
Supplements Covered by HSA? You Can Help Make it Happen
Source: Supplements Covered by HSA? You Can Help Make it Happen by Dr. Edward Group Congress is currently weighing two new bills that can help bring nutritional and dietary supplements to a much larger part of our population. The first is proposed bill, S.2499 – Health Savings Act of 2016, submitted by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), which would extend … Continue reading Supplements Covered by HSA? You Can Help Make it Happen
How Dangerous Is Modern Medicine?
Source: How Dangerous Is Modern Medicine? by Dr. Edward Group Faith in your doctor or health care provider’s ability to safely administer quality medical attention is not something to be taken for granted. These are the men and women we turn to when our health is at its worst. Whether it’s a bad case of the flu, … Continue reading How Dangerous Is Modern Medicine?
Lyme Disease: A Commentary
Source: Lyme Disease: A Commentary by Dr. Edward Group We’d all like to hope that going to the doctor always resulted in honest treatments, perspectives, and efforts. After all, we’re talking about the health, well being, and lives of patients. Patients who are mothers, fathers, daughters, sons, grandparents, and friends. Patient care isn’t like servicing a … Continue reading Lyme Disease: A Commentary
Lone Star Ticks Trigger Allergic Reactions to Meat
Source: Lone Star Ticks Trigger Allergic Reactions to Meat by Dr. Edward Group Recently, a tick named after the state of Texas has been identified as the cause of meat allergies for at least 1,500 people in the United States. The lone star tick, which is most commonly found in the southeastern US, can actually manipulate … Continue reading Lone Star Ticks Trigger Allergic Reactions to Meat
How to Stay Healthy at Work This Winter
Source: How to Stay Healthy at Work This Winter by Dr. Edward Group The end of the year is a stressful time at work, with deadlines to meet, coworkers on vacation, and new projects and priorities to start thinking about. It’s also the time of year when sickness goes around, especially at the office. The stresses … Continue reading How to Stay Healthy at Work This Winter
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 