Many of us experience health symptoms and don’t give them much thought. It’s easy to chalk irritability up to not getting enough sleep the night before or to blame your sneezing on pollen, even if you can’t actually see any. However, if unexplained symptoms are happening to you regularly, it’s possible that you could be … Continue reading 1 in 4 people now have multiple chemical sensitivity; violent allergic reactions to deodorants, air fresheners
Research on brain development shows influence of nature, green spaces and physical activity on children’s brains
If you want your children to have smarter brains, sharper memories, and longer attention spans, raise them in a home with lots of greenery and plenty of physical activity. That’s because two Spanish studies discovered that nature and exercise exert strong influences upon brain development and mental health, reported a Waking Times article. The Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) collaborated with Hospital del Mar … Continue reading Research on brain development shows influence of nature, green spaces and physical activity on children’s brains
Petroleum-based chemicals in cleaning products, perfumes and pesticides now cause as much air pollution as vehicles
It’s hard to imagine items like household cleaners, paints, and perfumes causing as much air pollution as cars and trucks. But a new study backed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and several research foundations determined that petroleum-based products cause almost half the air pollution in urban areas. According to the study, people use fifteen times more fuel … Continue reading Petroleum-based chemicals in cleaning products, perfumes and pesticides now cause as much air pollution as vehicles
Air pollution now comes from consumer and industrial products as much as vehicles
Car emissions take a lot of the blame for air pollution, but it looks like they could soon be eclipsed by consumer and industrial products. A new study published in Science has found that as cars get increasingly cleaner and tailpipe emissions continue to drop, the emissions that come from many of our everyday products are now … Continue reading Air pollution now comes from consumer and industrial products as much as vehicles
Air pollution inside the home: Popular air fresheners and fabric cleaners are full of chemicals, could be causing your asthma, allergies
Who doesn’t want to live in a home that looks and smells wonderful? That’s why we tend to spruce up our living spaces with air fresheners and fabric cleaners. But these products could actually be doing us more harm than good. So much so that the amount of common air pollutants within homes are five times … Continue reading Air pollution inside the home: Popular air fresheners and fabric cleaners are full of chemicals, could be causing your asthma, allergies
6 Avoidable Risk Factors for Asthma
Source: 6 Avoidable Risk Factors for Asthma by Dr. Edward Group Many of us would agree there’s nothing worse than difficulty breathing, and while there are many conditions out there, I want to talk to you today about asthma. A terrible respiratory condition, it can greatly affect one’s quality of life. If you’re living with asthma, it’s … Continue reading 6 Avoidable Risk Factors for Asthma
Do You Know These 6 Causes of ADHD?
Source: Do You Know These 6 Causes of ADHD? by Dr. Edward Group Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is on the rise, and the ‘disorder’ is now affecting many adults. [1]With such an influx of new diagnoses each day, many people might be wondering what is causing it. As with any disorder there is a likely contributor, or a … Continue reading Do You Know These 6 Causes of ADHD?
The 4 Most Disturbing Facts about ADHD
Source: The 4 Most Disturbing Facts about ADHD by Dr. Edward Group Kids (and adults) with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have difficulties staying on task or finishing things, and while there are other problems associated with it, these two symptoms alone can make life tough. There are facts you should know about ADHD and here are the … Continue reading The 4 Most Disturbing Facts about ADHD
More green for green power: Investors are migrating from the fossil fuel industry toward alternative energy
Times are truly changing especially for green power. Renewable energy, once limited to off-the-grid energy sources which pale in comparison to traditional energy, is steadily gaining ground. In November last year, Norway, one of Europe’s largest oil producers, had announced that it is looking to divest its funding of international petroleum companies. The country’s own oil giant, Statoil, … Continue reading More green for green power: Investors are migrating from the fossil fuel industry toward alternative energy
Vitamin C lowers the harmful effects of air pollution, study finds
Vitamin C is one of the most important antioxidants on Earth, and its ability to aid tissue growth and repair is well-known. However, British researchers at the Imperial College of London have found another good reason to eat more oranges and lemons - vitamin C can also guard us against the negative effects of air … Continue reading Vitamin C lowers the harmful effects of air pollution, study finds
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