Source: 5 Dangerous Chemicals in Sunscreen by Dr. Edward Group Your skin is the largest organ of your body, yet few people realize its importance for their health. While keeping your heart, liver, and kidneys functioning properly is crucial, so is protecting your skin from radiation and harsh environmental contaminants. Now, you’re probably already thinking about sunscreen, … Continue reading 5 Dangerous Chemicals in Sunscreen
5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status
Source: 5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status by Dr. Edward Group One of the leading nutrients on the forefront of scientific research is vitamin D. Also called the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is important for immune system support, blood sugar health, and energy. [1] [2] A deficiency in this essential macronutrient is unknowingly plaguing millions of … Continue reading 5 Factors That Affect Vitamin D Status
Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist?
Source: Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist? by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin D is one of the most important and most misunderstood vitamin of our time, and many people simply aren’t receiving enough. Most people are deficient in vitamin D due to lack of sunlight exposure. We’re modern-day cavemen, trapped in our offices and homes, rarely ever exposing … Continue reading Does Vitamin D Toxicity Exist?
Autistic children have more toxic metals in their blood
New evidence suggests that heavy metal exposure may be a cause of autism, in a study conducted by researchers from Arizona State University and published in the journal Biological Trace Element Research. The researchers found that autistic children had significantly higher levels of numerous toxic metals in their blood than non-autistic children. Autism is a neurological disorder that … Continue reading Autistic children have more toxic metals in their blood
Study: Low Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated With Recurrent Inflammatory Spinal Cord Disease
Source: Study: Low Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated With Recurrent Inflammatory Spinal Cord Disease by Dr. Edward Group There are plenty of good reasons to make sure your body gets enough vitamin D. Most people associate it with calcium absorption for maintaining strong bones and healthy, better-looking hair. Others think of it as a way to … Continue reading Study: Low Vitamin D Levels May Be Associated With Recurrent Inflammatory Spinal Cord Disease
Powdered mushrooms build immunity
Western medicine cannot make money if you don't get sick and visit doctors regularly. So why would a doctor tell you what organic food to buy? For many Americans, if you mention taking medicinal mushrooms, they look at you like you're some kind of witch doctor, or a traveling medicine man with a covered wagon carrying … Continue reading Powdered mushrooms build immunity
Chia seeds contain 7.5 times the omega-3 content of salmon, as well as the highest protein content of any edible seed
A close relative of sage, chia (Salvia hispanica) has long been a major food crop of indigenous peoples from modern-day Mexico up through the modern U.S. Southwest. On long-distance runs, some native peoples would consume nothing more than chia seeds mixed with water. If anything deserves the title of "superfood," chia does. Chia seeds are … Continue reading Chia seeds contain 7.5 times the omega-3 content of salmon, as well as the highest protein content of any edible seed
Bee colony die-off – 40 percent fewer honeybee colonies in U.S. than last year
More than 40 percent of U.S. honeybee colonies died over the course of the past year, according to an annual U.S. Department of Agriculture survey conducted by researchers from institutions including the University of Maryland and the University of Georgia. Shockingly, the worst die-off occurred in the summer, which is typically a good time of … Continue reading Bee colony die-off – 40 percent fewer honeybee colonies in U.S. than last year
Quercetin Offers Numerous Health Benefits
Quercetin is a plant-derived flavonoid commonly taken as a nutritional supplement. Quercetin has been linked to supporting the immune system, clearing excess congestion, supporting bone health, and may aid in fighting mild allergy problems. It is also used in some weight control programs. Quercetin, like other flavonoids, is an antioxidant that travels throughout the body … Continue reading Quercetin Offers Numerous Health Benefits
Tattoo ink poisoning Americans
If you're reading this, there's a good chance that you have a tattoo. After all, nearly half of the population has decided at some point in their life that it was a good idea to permanently ink an image, or special symbol, onto their skin. Many hold no regrets when it comes to their tattoos; … Continue reading Tattoo ink poisoning Americans
