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
Terrifying Toxic Chemicals to Avoid This Halloween
Source: Terrifying Toxic Chemicals to Avoid This Halloween by Dr. Edward Group Halloween is creeping near, are you prepared? Before you make a mad dash to the nearest costume shop, consider this—do you know what’s in your costume? Your masks and makeup? Terrifying toxins! Catastrophic chemicals! Horrifying harbingers of–ok, alright. You probably get the idea. Festive … Continue reading Terrifying Toxic Chemicals to Avoid This Halloween
Flame retardant exposure during pregnancy lowers IQ in children
Children exposed to flame retardant chemicals in the womb are more likely to suffer from hyperactivity and to have a low IQ at the age of five, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Persistent pollutants The study focused specifically on the class of flame retardants known as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). … Continue reading Flame retardant exposure during pregnancy lowers IQ in children
Harmful flame retardant chemicals found in every preschool tested in California
Toxic flame retardant chemicals were found in 100 percent of preschools and day cares tested in a recent study conducted by researchers from the University of California-Berkeley and published in the journal Chemosphere on May 15. "These findings underscore how widespread these materials are in indoor environments," researcher Asa Bradman said. "A growing body of research has … Continue reading Harmful flame retardant chemicals found in every preschool tested in California
Could Your Smart Tablet Be Damaging to Your Health?
Source: Could Your Smart Tablet Be Damaging to Your Health? by Dr. Edward Group Smart tablets, phones, and personal computers are all the rage in today’s technology-driven society, and it doesn’t look like the trend will ever cease. These devices have made life easier than ever before by acting as a singular storage unit for contacts, … Continue reading Could Your Smart Tablet Be Damaging to Your Health?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 