What is Azodicarbonamide? 9 Exposing Facts

Source: What is Azodicarbonamide? 9 Exposing Facts by Dr. Edward Group The recent revelation that Subway bread contains azodicarbonamide has gotten a lot of attention.  And it should, azodicarbonamide is an industrial chemical used to make yoga mats, shoe rubber, and synthetic leather. Although there’s no reason for it to be in bread, it has, in fact, been … Continue reading What is Azodicarbonamide? 9 Exposing Facts

4 Dangers of Food Dyes

Source: 4 Dangers of Food Dyes by Dr. Edward Group Artificial additives pervade our food supply at epic proportions. Manufacturers claim the stuff is added to enhance flavor, appearance, texture, and shelf life. Food dyes, a food additive used to deepen the color of candy, dry mixes, soups, and even bread, have gotten an increasing amount … Continue reading 4 Dangers of Food Dyes

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections continue to rise: Just how inept is the conventional medical industry?

A storm of epic proportions is brewing. No, not your typical rain storm, but a bacterial storm in which antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" threaten to take over hospitals, critical care facilities, and various other elements of the healthcare system where sick patients traditionally go to get better. According to a new study by the U.S. Centers for … Continue reading Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections continue to rise: Just how inept is the conventional medical industry?

Beware BPA vs. BPA free: the plastics industry is trading one toxin for another

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

Common painkillers taken by expectant mothers linked to congenital defects in newborns

New research published in the September issue of the journal Birth Defects Research Part B found that pregnant women who take NSAIDs -- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- in the first trimester run an increased risk of having a child with congenital birth defects, particularly heart anomalies. Canadian researchers conducted a population-based study of more than … Continue reading Common painkillers taken by expectant mothers linked to congenital defects in newborns

Pomegranates reduce brain inflammation, helping protect against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and neurological disease

New research conducted by the University of Huddersfield, a public university located in West Yorkshire, England, suggests that a chemical compound found in pomegranates can slow degenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia occur when brain cells become inflamed, causing them to lose their ability to function and communicate. The … Continue reading Pomegranates reduce brain inflammation, helping protect against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and neurological disease

6 Big Health Benefits of Epimedium for Women

Source: 6 Big Health Benefits of Epimedium for Women by Dr. Edward Group Epimedium may not be familiar to most people, yet its other name usually is — Horny Goat Weed. Native to China, traditional Chinese medicine has used epimedium for centuries as a natural aid for both physical and mental vitality. Epimedium Health Benefits for … Continue reading 6 Big Health Benefits of Epimedium for Women

Can Mucuna Pruriens Promote Male Fertility?

Source: Can Mucuna Pruriens Promote Male Fertility? by Dr. Edward Group  Infertility and low libido, common symptoms associated with male dysfunction, have been heavily researched and written about for centuries. Henry VIII, the famous King of England during the sixteenth century, is a prime example. He did his best to hide his infertility from the public, blaming his … Continue reading Can Mucuna Pruriens Promote Male Fertility?

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

3 Serious Dangers of Testosterone Replacement

Source: 3 Serious Dangers of Testosterone Replacement by Dr. Edward Group Testosterone replacement therapy is a topic with many angles and one that has gotten the most attention is safety. Advocates for testosterone replacement therapy, or TRT, say the approach offers many benefits, including libido support, energy, increased muscle mass and strength, and stronger bones. Some research … Continue reading 3 Serious Dangers of Testosterone Replacement