Source: PFOA Exposure linked to ADHD in Children by Dr. Edward Group Research conducted by the University of Boston and the Harvard School of Public Health points towards the popular industrial surfactant, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), or C8, as yet another possible cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children. Analysts believe that for every 1 part … Continue reading PFOA Exposure linked to ADHD in Children
Hit the dirt: An ultra-clean house may be bad for your child
Dirt is essential to the development of a child’s immune system, claim scientists. According to Drs. Jack Gilbert and Rob Knight, the children of today may be too clean to the point where it’s harmful to their health. In their book, Dirt Is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child’s Developing Immune System, the scientists … Continue reading Hit the dirt: An ultra-clean house may be bad for your child
Extreme food allergy condition spreading among U.S. children
Imagine having a food allergy condition so severe that you could only eat a few select foods without vomiting uncontrollably, developing extreme fatigue and becoming gravely ill. This is what young Tyler Trovato of St. James, New York, and a growing number of American children now face, as an extreme food allergy condition known as … Continue reading Extreme food allergy condition spreading among U.S. children
8 Risk Factors for Autism
Source: 8 Risk Factors for Autism by Dr. Edward Group Many people are aware that the number of cases of autism has been rising over the last few decades, but everyone is still fairly in the dark when it comes to knowing what puts unborn children at increased risk of developing the disorder. In order to … Continue reading 8 Risk Factors for Autism
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
Probiotics help children with constipation, colds and belly aches
Literally meaning "for life", probiotics are supplements that contain selected strains of friendly bacteria that assist our health. Recent research shows that these live microorganisms provide a natural and simple way to ward off digestive disorders and colds in kids. A last year study conducted by Italian scientists suggests that probiotic supplements containing Lactobacillus reuteri may help … Continue reading Probiotics help children with constipation, colds and belly aches
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 