Source: Is It Time to Reform the Toxic Substances Control Act? by Dr. Edward Group The Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 (TSCA for short) is a federal law in the United States that gives the nation’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the authority to set, maintain, and enforce regulations related to the use of chemical substances. The … Continue reading Is It Time to Reform the Toxic Substances Control Act?
Winter Wellness: How to Stay Healthy During Winter
Source: Winter Wellness: How to Stay Healthy During Winter by Dr. Edward Group Winter is a busy, festive time of year. It’s also a time when more people tend to get sick. What exactly is it about this time of year that encourages aches and sniffles? “Catching a chill” has long been suspected as a cause of … Continue reading Winter Wellness: How to Stay Healthy During Winter
9 Ways to Reduce Symptoms of Pet Allergies
Source: 9 Ways to Reduce Symptoms of Pet Allergies by Dr. Edward Group It might not surprise you to hear that as many as 70% of all American homes own a pet. Pets bring a lot of joy and are usually considered a true member of the family. Petting a cat or dog has been shown … Continue reading 9 Ways to Reduce Symptoms of Pet Allergies
Dust Mites: A Microscopic Threat to Your Family’s Health
Source: Dust Mites: A Microscopic Threat to Your Family’s Health by Dr. Edward Group Dust mites are tiny, microscopic bugs, that are commonly found in human habitats, such as your house, couch, bed or carpet. They are able thrive in our living environment, because they live off of our dead skin cells, and the dander from our … Continue reading Dust Mites: A Microscopic Threat to Your Family’s Health
9 Tips for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution
Source: 9 Tips for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution by Dr. Edward Group Just as you drink pure water, isn’t it vital to ensure the air you breath is also clean and pure? Everyone can benefit from breathing cleaner air, and many people suffer horribly because of air pollution. It’s common for people to spend 75% of their … Continue reading 9 Tips for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution
The Dangers of Mold & Mildew in your Home or Office
Source: The Dangers of Mold & Mildew in your Home or Office by Dr. Edward Group No matter who you are, or where you live, everyone needs to reduce the amount of mold and mildew in the air they are breathing in. If you smell a musty odor in your home or workplace, there is a good … Continue reading The Dangers of Mold & Mildew in your Home or Office
How to Get Rid of Mold: 15 Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Source: How to Get Rid of Mold: 15 Tips Every Homeowner Should Know by Dr. Edward Group A few days ago, I wrote an article about the dangers of mold, and the response I received was overwhelming. Everybody wanted to know more about mold. In fact, within a few days of publishing the post, I got a … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Mold: 15 Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
7 Insane Realities About Water Pollution
Source: 7 Insane Realities About Water Pollution by Dr. Edward Group Water is our most basic necessity and most precious resource. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most abused. Pollution of all sorts, at all levels, has long been a problem and there are a lot of sneaky things about water pollution you might’ve never realized. It’s … Continue reading 7 Insane Realities About Water Pollution
3 Known Contributors to Autism
Source: 3 Known Contributors to Autism by Dr. Edward Group Cases of autism have risen exponentially in recent years, and researchers are scrambling to find better ways of dealing with the disorder. There has been a 30% increase just within the past two years, [1] suggesting that there are modern risk factors possibly contributing to the developmental … Continue reading 3 Known Contributors to Autism
Air Pollution and Autism: The Surprising Connection
Source: Air Pollution and Autism: The Surprising Connection by Dr. Edward Group Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, impaired verbal and non-verbal communication abilities, and repetitive and restrictive behaviors. Studies indicate that one out of 68 children have some form of ASD, and males are four times as likely to … Continue reading Air Pollution and Autism: The Surprising Connection
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 