Source: Natural, Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Rid of Mold by Dr. Edward Group Anyone who has dealt with mold knows that it's smelly, hard to remove, and can cause headaches — literally and figuratively. You don't have to accept its presence in your home! Mold exposure can lead to health concerns, from rashes to respiratory ailments, … Continue reading Natural, Eco-Friendly Ways to Get Rid of Mold
Natural Weed Killer: Get Rid of Weeds the Natural Way
Source: Natural Weed Killer: Get Rid of Weeds the Natural Way by The Global Healing Center Team It's a common frustration: You've spent a warm, sunny day working in your garden, dutifully tilling the earth and planting seeds at just the right depth and distance — and then the next week, you go outside to find a … Continue reading Natural Weed Killer: Get Rid of Weeds the Natural Way
Want Natural Insulation in Your Home? The 3 Best Options
The insulation in your home can go a long way in regulating temperature, controlling sound, and lowering energy costs. The trouble with conventional insulation is that it can contain chemicals and other unnatural compounds that’ve been linked to negative health concerns. [1] Fortunately, natural insulation options are becoming increasingly available, and include products made from cotton, hemp, and … Continue reading Want Natural Insulation in Your Home? The 3 Best Options
Recognizing and Avoiding Common Household Toxins
Source: Recognizing and Avoiding Common Household Toxins by Dr. Edward Group Many people don’t realize the number of toxins they are surrounded by in their home. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the air in homes and other buildings is usually more polluted than the air outdoors, even in major cities. With many new … Continue reading Recognizing and Avoiding Common Household Toxins
Where to Find Natural “Green” Building Materials
Whether you’re planning to build your dream home or simply want to renovate, using organic, natural, and eco-friendly building materials from reputable, trusted suppliers is a must for protecting your health from the plethora of toxic compounds found in conventional building supplies. Here, we’ll take a look at some of the best options for organic … Continue reading Where to Find Natural “Green” Building Materials
5 Simple Tips for Going ‘Green’ Inside Your Home
Source: 5 Simple Tips for Going ‘Green’ Inside Your Home by Dr. Edward Group As much as we have to look after our insides, we have to also take care of the insides of our houses. If nothing else, that’s where we live, and if we’re to stay healthy, we should live in a clean and … Continue reading 5 Simple Tips for Going ‘Green’ Inside Your Home
6 Tips for “Going Green” Outside Your House
Source: 6 Tips for “Going Green” Outside Your House by Dr. Edward Group So we’ve seen what we can do inside the house to make a difference on the environment, see my previous blog post “Going Green inside your home“. Now let’s see what we can do on the outside. And let me tell you, if … Continue reading 6 Tips for “Going Green” Outside Your House
Study Links Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals to a Higher BMI in Toddlers
The other day, a colleague of mine sent me over the results from a recent study that shows a link between higher body mass index (BMI) in toddlers, and the mothers’ prenatal exposure to environmental pollutants, such as pesticides found on the foods we eat [1]. The study, conducted by the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, … Continue reading Study Links Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals to a Higher BMI in Toddlers
8 Horrible Things You Should Know About Lead
Source: 8 Horrible Things You Should Know About Lead by Dr. Edward Group For a long time in our history, using lead to produce various everyday items was common. Largely because of how easy it was to work with. It wasn’t odd to go into a well-to-do 17th-century home and eat off of a lead plate … Continue reading 8 Horrible Things You Should Know About Lead
The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants
Source: The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants by Dr. Edward Group Not long ago, I discussed 12 ways toxins are sneaking into your life, and while I briefly mentioned the health dangers of flame-retardants, that was just the tip of the iceberg. There’s been a lot of talk lately about these chemicals: namely, that they don’t … Continue reading The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 