Source: Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent by Dr. Edward Group Creating a clean, green environment in your home is a process that requires a multi-tiered approach. Stocking it with organic food and installing air and water purification devices are effective but it’s also important to consider how you maintain your home. Ironically, … Continue reading Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent
5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners
Source: 5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners by Dr. Edward Group Many of us enjoy fresh and pleasant scents at home but have concerns about using certain commercially available “air fresheners.” Some of these products are known to contain toxins such as phthalates and VOCs like benzene and formaldehyde [1], not what most of us have … Continue reading 5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners
What is Sick Building Syndrome?
Source: What is Sick Building Syndrome? by Dr. Edward Group Indoor air pollution has become a serious problem. Discussions about indoor air quality emerged in the 1970s as a result of the energy crisis leading to home construction that was more efficient by way of being sealed up tight… and subsequently lacking ventilation. It’s common knowledge that … Continue reading What is Sick Building Syndrome?
Toxic Chemical: The Health Dangers of Chlorine
Source: Toxic Chemical: The Health Dangers of Chlorine by Dr. Edward Group Chlorine is a naturally occurring element and, as part of the literal salt of the earth, very abundant. Humans have harnessed chlorine and most commonly use it for disinfecting purposes. Unfortunately, chlorine’s potential toxicity is not limited to mold and fungus and has actually been … Continue reading Toxic Chemical: The Health Dangers of Chlorine
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
5 Ways Air Pollution is Destroying Your Health
Source: 5 Ways Air Pollution is Destroying Your Health by Dr. Edward Group You probably already know about some of the dangers that severe air pollution exposure can cause and how places like stoplights at intersections can increase your exposure to harmful air particles up to 29 times more than the open road. While these facts … Continue reading 5 Ways Air Pollution is Destroying Your Health
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 