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
5 Dangers of Hormone Replacement Therapy
Source: 5 Dangers of Hormone Replacement Therapy by Dr. Edward Group Using hormones to combat age-related hormonal shifts sounds a bit like using a sledgehammer to drive a nail into a piece of wood. Yes, the nail will go through, but at what cost? Hormones control practically every function, mechanism, and metabolic reaction in our body. Science … Continue reading 5 Dangers of Hormone Replacement Therapy
4 Health Consequences of Soy for Women
Source: 4 Health Consequences of Soy for Women by Dr. Edward Group Soy milk is heralded as being a healthy alternative to dairy, with many proponents noting its low levels of saturated fat and absence of dietary cholesterol. Despite these claims, soy contains phytoestrogens, compounds that can disrupt hormones. Women in particular are at an increased … Continue reading 4 Health Consequences of Soy for Women
7 Ways Selenium Benefits Your Body
Source: 7 Ways Selenium Benefits Your Body by Dr. Edaward Group Selenium is a trace element and mineral that is essential for human life.[1] It is critical to many of our basic physiological functions, including protecting cells from oxidative stress and helping the thyroid produce hormones. It is found in many selenium-rich fruits and vegetables and some animal products. … Continue reading 7 Ways Selenium Benefits Your Body
What Is Selenium Sulfide and Can it Benefit Your Health?
Source: What Is Selenium Sulfide and Can it Benefit Your Health? by Dr. Edward Group Selenium sulfide is a chemical compound created by fusing atomic selenium (Se) and sulfur (S).[1] The selenium and sulfur combination has been shown to promote skin health and thus selenium sulfide is found in many cosmetic, hair, and skin care products. It’s … Continue reading What Is Selenium Sulfide and Can it Benefit Your Health?
BPA Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Lung Problems in Young Children
Source: BPA Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Lung Problems in Young Children by Dr. Edward Group Exposure to the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy may cause children to experience breathing concerns in their first four years, according to a study recently published in JAMA Pediatrics. [1] The longitudinal study looked at the exposure to BPA in … Continue reading BPA Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Lung Problems in Young Children
Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Brain Development
Source: Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Brain Development by Dr. Edward Group You probably know that pregnant women are encouraged to take additional vitamins and minerals for the sake of their baby’s development. Folic acid, calcium, and iron have long been considered the holy trinity of prenatal wellness. But here’s one you may not be so … Continue reading Iodine Deficiency During Pregnancy Impacts Children’s Brain Development
What Is the MTHFR Genetic Defect and How Can it Affect You?
Source: What Is the MTHFR Genetic Defect and How Can it Affect You? by Dr. Edward Group Conventional science wants us to believe that we are merely a product and victim of our genes, but these “facts” aren’t entirely true. While genetics do play a role in the initiation and development of some diseases, our choices … Continue reading What Is the MTHFR Genetic Defect and How Can it Affect You?
The Role of Vitamin B-12 in Thyroid Health
Source: The Role of Vitamin B-12 in Thyroid Health by Dr. Edward Group Your personal wellness and the efficiency at which your body operates is a direct result of the quality and completeness of the nutrients you consume. Complete nutrition promotes complete wellness, nutritional deficiencies result in wellness deficiencies. Energy levels and metabolism are some of … Continue reading The Role of Vitamin B-12 in Thyroid Health
Thyroid Supplements: How to Pick the Best One
Source: Thyroid Supplements: How to Pick the Best One by Dr. Edward Group In the United States, an estimated 20 million people suffer from some type of thyroid imbalance.[1] If you’re one of them, finding the right nutritional supplements to support your thyroid can be a challenge. The problem isn’t a lack of products—quite the opposite. If … Continue reading Thyroid Supplements: How to Pick the Best One
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