Source: Are Flame Retardants Putting Our Health at Risk? by Dr. Edward Group Chemical flame retardants have made their way into a long list of household objects. This was intended to help save lives, which it has, but a string of studies published over the past few decades have shown flame retardants may not be without … Continue reading Are Flame Retardants Putting Our Health at Risk?
The Health Dangers of Antimony
Source: The Health Dangers of Antimony by Dr. Edward Group Antimony is a naturally occurring metal typically found in ore deposits. [1] Antimony is widely used in industry and present in all kinds of everyday items. Most commonly, the metal has been used as a flame retardant in products as diverse as toys, car seat covers, … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Antimony
The Top 5 Harmful Toxins in Air
Source: The Top 5 Harmful Toxins in Air by Dr. Edward Group A major part of how healthy we are comes from how clean the air we breathe really is. Fumes and carcinogens from factories and automobile exhaust, and tons of other harmful gases are all around us. These are dangerous molecules to inhale, and they … Continue reading The Top 5 Harmful Toxins in Air
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
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
99 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Compost
Source: 99 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Compost by Dr. Edward Group Anybody who has a composting bin or compost pile at their house knows that old apple cores, banana peels and potato skins can be composted. The list of items that can be composted doesn’t stop there, in fact, it barely scratches the … Continue reading 99 Things You Probably Didn’t Know You Can Compost
10 Reasons to Start Composting
Source: 10 Reasons to Start Composting by Dr. Edward Group There is no denying that there is a clear win-win situation that comes from regularly composting the planet’s organic waste. While it may take a little effort to set up your own at-home composting system, the results will be worth it. Composting is an important way … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Start Composting
DuPont Herbicide “Imprelis” Blamed for Tree Deaths
Source: DuPont Herbicide “Imprelis” Blamed for Tree Deaths by Dr. Edward Group Let’s be clear, herbicides and pesticides are poisons. Herbicides are intended to control unwanted plants; pesticides are used to control unwanted pests. This is accomplished by killing the already present weeds, insects, or otherwise, or by making the environment inhospitable to them. It’s a … Continue reading DuPont Herbicide “Imprelis” Blamed for Tree Deaths
Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children
Source: Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children by Dr. Edward Group Earlier this year, a joint research study conducted by Harvard and the University of Montreal reinforced an earlier research which found a connection between pesticide exposure and Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children [1].While harsh chemicals are, logically, a very effective choice … Continue reading Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children
Health Dangers of Chlordane
Source: Health Dangers of Chlordane by Dr. Edward Group Chlordane is a man made chemical and popular pesticide that was offered in the United States from 1948-1988. Due to concerns about environmental damage and human health risks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of chlordane in 1983, except for controlling termites. It was banned … Continue reading Health Dangers of Chlordane
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