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?
Choosing the Right Cookware
Source: Choosing the Right Cookware by Dr. Edward Group We hear a lot about the importance of eating food that’s organically grown and free of pesticides and other harmful toxins. That’s often where the conversation stops. However, should we also give consideration to the cookware we use to prepare the food we eat? Of course nobody … Continue reading Choosing the Right Cookware
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
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
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
The Dangers of Fluoride
Source: The Dangers of Fluoride by Dr. Edward Group Fluoride is one of the most toxic substances known to man, yet based on its inclusion in virtually every brand of toothpaste, the American Dental Association believes it’s okay to use fluoride for preventative dental care. Other products, such as bottled water, infant formulas, and even vitamin … Continue reading The Dangers of Fluoride
What are VOC’s
Source: What are VOC’s by Dr. Edward Group Volatile organic compounds are a topic that everyone needs to learn about, as they are found in a multitude of household products, and are generally harmful to your health. Volatile organic compounds, more commonly known as VOC’s, include a variety of chemicals found in many common products. VOC’s … Continue reading What are VOC’s
Is Your Shower Curtain Toxic?
Source: Is Your Shower Curtain Toxic? by Dr. Edward Group Have you ever noticed how a new shower curtain smells? There is a distinctive odor in shower curtains pulled fresh from the packaging. This noxious odor is plastic softener, a potently hazardous chemical compound that may do more than soften shower curtains. Today, companies selling many … Continue reading Is Your Shower Curtain Toxic?
Do You Know These 6 Facts About Laundry Detergent?
Source: Do You Know These 6 Facts About Laundry Detergent? by Dr. Edward Group Doing the laundry is a simple, straightforward task for most people. However, have you actually thought about the chemicals contained in most laundry detergents? Most of this stuff doesn’t wash out in the rinse and can be absorbed into your body through … Continue reading Do You Know These 6 Facts About Laundry Detergent?
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