Does your hair seem a lot thinner lately? Or are you losing strands of hair often? It could be your hormones. Modern life and stress – be it physical, mental, and hormonal – can disrupt key hormones that protect your hair. Listed below are the main hormone imbalances associated with hair loss. Testosterone Testosterone is the … Continue reading Are your hormones causing hair loss?
Phthalates in consumer products may be making you infertile: Scientists warn women about chemicals in food and beverage packaging, personal care products
Infertility is a common problem in the world today. While Big Pharma and the mainstream medical community have been quick to cash in on expensive fertility treatments and costly “solutions,” shockingly few people are asking themselves what’s causing infertility in the first place. Recently published research shows that a common contaminant, phthalates, could be what’s … Continue reading Phthalates in consumer products may be making you infertile: Scientists warn women about chemicals in food and beverage packaging, personal care products
Vaginal pH Balance: Natural Ways to Stay Balanced & Healthy
Source: Vaginal pH Balance: Natural Ways to Stay Balanced & Healthy by The Global Healing Center Team When something is wrong is your vagina, it's usually easy to tell — it's uncomfortable! You might assume that an infection is the culprit, but that's not always true: your vaginal pH is important, too. You might remember pH … Continue reading Vaginal pH Balance: Natural Ways to Stay Balanced & Healthy
Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Top Causes & Home Remedies
Source: Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Top Causes & Home Remedies by Dr. Edward Group At certain times in a woman's life, hormonal fluctuation is expected — during puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause, for example. Other times, a hormonal imbalance may occur because of a stressful time in your life, lack of sleep, or even certain health … Continue reading Hormonal Imbalance in Women: Top Causes & Home Remedies
Could Common Chemicals Tip the Epigenetic Balance and Program Someone for Obesity?
We’ve all heard of the risks of the BPA, or Bisphenol A, a chemical used to make durable plastics. BPA can be found in baby bottles, toys, water bottles, and the lining of food cans, but it has also leached into the water and air, travelling around the world. Research has shown this endocrine disruptor can … Continue reading Could Common Chemicals Tip the Epigenetic Balance and Program Someone for Obesity?
Father’s Exposure to Phthalates Impact Epigenetic Marks on Sperm DNA
New epigenetic research conducted by scientists at the University of Massachusetts suggests that a father’s environment can affect the health of his baby via epigenetic marks in his sperm. Specifically, male exposure to phthalates, which are endocrine disruptors found in plastics, personal care products like shaving cream, and in the environment that surrounds us, were … Continue reading Father’s Exposure to Phthalates Impact Epigenetic Marks on Sperm DNA
New study finds that a chemical in food packaging is damaging children’s teeth
Certain harmful chemicals might be lurking in your food packaging at this very moment without you even knowing. Long-term exposure to these chemicals could have detrimental effects on your overall health and well-being. In young children, this exposure may even lead to irreversible tooth enamel damage. Bisphenol A (BPA) and vinclozolin are two of these potentially toxic … Continue reading New study finds that a chemical in food packaging is damaging children’s teeth
The Great Invasion – Documentary on endocrine disruptors
A documentary by Stéphane Horel on endocrine disrupting chemicals (2010). Our ordinary everyday lives are steeped in chemical products. Invisible, they are encrusted in plastic, in detergents and toasters, concealed in our food, in toys, in shampoo. They have invaded everything, including our bodies. Thanks to the consumer society, petrochemicals, with their magicical powers and … Continue reading The Great Invasion – Documentary on endocrine disruptors
EWG Explains: How to choose the best water filters
Water filters are necessary to remove or reduce the myriad chemicals that contaminate our nation's drinking water, some of which are linked to cancer and endocrine disruption. For more tips on selecting the best filter for your home, visit EWG's Healthy Living: Home Guide. EWG Explains: How to choose the best water filters Video Length: … Continue reading EWG Explains: How to choose the best water filters
The 6 Most Dangerous Excitotoxins
Source: The 6 Most Dangerous Excitotoxins by Dr. Edward Group If you’ve ever felt compelled to take another bite, despite feeling full, the problem may not be a lack of self control. In fact, the issue may not even be with you at all as it’s very likely that an excitotoxin is the culprit. These non-essential amino … Continue reading The 6 Most Dangerous Excitotoxins
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