Source: 7 Ways to Protect Your Placenta by Dr. Edward Group Women who are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant hear a lot about things they can do to help their baby, but not so much about how to encourage the health of their placenta. Considering that the placenta is the buffer between mom and baby, this … Continue reading 7 Ways to Protect Your Placenta
The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing
Source: The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing by Dr. Edward Group Increased consumer awareness around the dangers of synthetic dyes, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and phthalates in conventional clothing is fueling a drastic revolution in the fashion industry and popular clothing stores, like H&M, Levi’s, and the Gap, are beginning to turn their attention toward producing healthier and more environmentally-friendly … Continue reading The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing
5 Food Companies That Don’t Use BPA
Source: 5 Food Companies That Don’t Use BPA by Dr. Edward Group Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a dangerous, toxic compound used in the lining of food packaging. BPA contaminates food and makes its way into the body to wreak havoc. The brain, endocrine system, and hormones are all affected by BPA, and research shows that this compound is … Continue reading 5 Food Companies That Don’t Use BPA
10 Shocking Facts about Flame Retardants
Source: 10 Shocking Facts about Flame Retardants by Dr. Edward Group Thanks to California law TB 117 from 1975, your comfy recliner better resembles a chemical waste facility than it does a relaxing chair. What do I mean? Well, TB 117 requires the foam in sofas, love seats, recliners, car seats, electronics, and insulation be treated … Continue reading 10 Shocking Facts about Flame Retardants
12 Sneaky Ways Toxins Infiltrate Your Life
Source: 12 Sneaky Ways Toxins Infiltrate Your Life by Dr. Edward Group It seems that everywhere you look today you can find a source for toxins—food, clothes, children’s toys…you get the idea. Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, toxins can sneak past you, infiltrating your home and body. It never hurts to arm yourself with … Continue reading 12 Sneaky Ways Toxins Infiltrate Your Life
5 Reasons Phthalates Should Be Banned Immediately
Source: 5 Reasons Phthalates Should Be Banned Immediately by Dr. Edward Group Not that long ago, I talked about 12 ways toxins are sneaking into your life, and while all toxins are bad news, there’s one group that should be banned immediately. I’m talking about phthalates; these are a class of chemicals used to make plastic … Continue reading 5 Reasons Phthalates Should Be Banned Immediately
Report: French Lawmakers Call Attention to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Source: Report: French Lawmakers Call Attention to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals by Dr. Edward Group For years, the scientific community has been debating the exact effects that endocrine disruptors have on the human body. Now, the environmental ministry of France is calling for urgent action from the Council of the European Union, arguing that the dangers of … Continue reading Report: French Lawmakers Call Attention to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
3 Ways Endocrine Disruptors Destroy Your Health
Source: 3 Ways Endocrine Disruptors Destroy Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Your endocrine system is your main hormone regulator and endocrine disruptors are chemicals that throw it out of whack. Chemicals like BPA and phthalates are infiltrating our lives at an ever increasing rate. [1] [2] Considering that hormones control everything from metabolism to sleep, protecting … Continue reading 3 Ways Endocrine Disruptors Destroy Your Health
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
19 Chemicals to Avoid in Skin Care – Organic Skin Care
Source: 19 Chemicals to Avoid in Skin Care – Organic Skin Care by Dr. Edward Group The beauty industry has an ugly secret: Most skin care products contain harmful chemicals that could potentially harm your health, and even make aging worse. Your makeup, face cream, skin moisturizer, or cleanser may deliver short-term smoothness and brightness, but … Continue reading 19 Chemicals to Avoid in Skin Care – Organic Skin Care
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 