Brown rice contains significantly higher levels of arsenic than white rice, with the toxic element concentrating in the bran layer. Children under 5, especially infants, face the highest risk due to their higher food intake relative to body weight. Despite its nutritional benefits, brown rice may unintentionally expose young eaters to arsenic levels exceeding safety … Continue reading New study confirms brown rice contains 40% more toxic arsenic than white rice, putting young children at risk
The role of mercury in autism: A deep dive into the cellular evidence
Scientific evidence suggests mercury can disrupt brain function through oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and glial cell impairment – factors also observed in autism. Some individuals have genetic variations, such as differences in the glutathione-S-transferase (GST) gene, which make it harder for their bodies to detoxify mercury. This could increase their vulnerability to its neurological … Continue reading The role of mercury in autism: A deep dive into the cellular evidence
Exposure to common chemicals wreaks havoc on your hormones: Endocrine disruptors linked to multiple health problems
Endocrine disruptors are toxic chemicals that interfere with your endocrine system, which is the network of glands that produce, store and secrete hormones. Also known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC), these toxins are linked to multiple health problems, including infertility, diabetes, cancer and stunted brain development. Endocrine disruptors are found in a long list of common, everyday products, such as baby bottles and household … Continue reading Exposure to common chemicals wreaks havoc on your hormones: Endocrine disruptors linked to multiple health problems
Why Can’t the EPA and the WHO Agree on Glyphosate?
Source: Why Can’t the EPA and the WHO Agree on Glyphosate? by Dr. Edward Group The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is supposed to review each registered pesticide every 15 years.[1] Under this standard, a toxic herbicide called glyphosate was scheduled to be reviewed in 2015. As of May 2016, this review has still not taken place. The word glyphosate itself … Continue reading Why Can’t the EPA and the WHO Agree on Glyphosate?
Study Shows Babies Are Born Polluted
Back in 2010, a report by the President’s Cancer Panel called for a change in the regulation of chemicals produced by industry. Why? Because a study had found that babies were polluted at birth [1]. Before they even had the privilege of joining the physical world, the unborn were found to be affected by the sins of it. Research … Continue reading Study Shows Babies Are Born Polluted
7 Tips for Creating a Healthy and Positive Work Environment
Source: 7 Tips for Creating a Healthy and Positive Work Environment by Dr. Edward Group For most people, work occupies a substantial part of their life. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey, people spend nearly nine hours on work-related activities during their day.[1] Other studies, such as a 2014 survey by Gallup, … Continue reading 7 Tips for Creating a Healthy and Positive Work Environment
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 