Source: Medical Journal Designates Fluoride as Neurotoxin by Dr. Edward Group Fluoridation, the process of adding fluoride to public water supplies in an effort to prevent cavities, has courted controversy since its introduction in the US during the 1940s. Now, the prestigious medical journal The Lancet has published a report that supports what opponents of fluoride have long been arguing. … Continue reading Medical Journal Designates Fluoride as Neurotoxin
What is Acrylamide? 12 Facts You Have to Know
Source: What is Acrylamide? 12 Facts You Have to Know by Dr. Edward Group Toxic substances like high fructose corn syrup, aspartame, and trans fats have polluted our food supply for over a century. But, at least the ingredient label will tell you when they’re present. This isn’t always the case. You need to be aware … Continue reading What is Acrylamide? 12 Facts You Have to Know
8 Horrible Things You Should Know About Lead
Source: 8 Horrible Things You Should Know About Lead by Dr. Edward Group For a long time in our history, using lead to produce various everyday items was common. Largely because of how easy it was to work with. It wasn’t odd to go into a well-to-do 17th-century home and eat off of a lead plate … Continue reading 8 Horrible Things You Should Know About Lead
7 Dangers of Plastic
Source: 7 Dangers of Plastic by Dr. Edward Group Recently I talked about the dangers of lead and how, at one time, lead was used as heavily as plastic. Not anymore. Lead was discovered to be highly toxic and the use of it in products like paint, toys, and electronics drastically declined. There is concern now that we’re … Continue reading 7 Dangers of Plastic
Chlorine, Cancer, and Heart Disease
Source: Chlorine, Cancer, and Heart Disease by Dr. Edward Group Adding chlorine to drinking water is a practice that began in the late 1800s, and by 1904 this was the standard in water treatment. For the most part, this process is still implemented today. Unfortunately, chlorine isn’t used because it’s the safest or most effective means … Continue reading Chlorine, Cancer, and Heart Disease
The Hidden Culprit Behind Wheat Sensitivity
Source: The Hidden Culprit Behind Wheat Sensitivity by Dr. Edward Group Many people are avoiding wheat these days in attempt to rid their lives of gluten. While gluten can be difficult to digest and lead to inflammation and other intestinal problems, it’s not the only factor at play with regard to wheat’s potential toxicity. The fact is that … Continue reading The Hidden Culprit Behind Wheat Sensitivity
Are Lead Bullets Toxic? 4 Dangers of Lead Dust
Source: Are Lead Bullets Toxic? 4 Dangers of Lead Dust by Dr. Edward Group Despite having been banned from household paints since 1978, lead exposure remains a serious issue, and lead bullets are a major contributor. The problem with lead bullets is that they can fragment upon firing and impact. This results in lead dust that can contaminate … Continue reading Are Lead Bullets Toxic? 4 Dangers of Lead Dust
10 Shocking Facts about Mercury Amalgam
Source: 10 Shocking Facts about Mercury Amalgam by Dr. Edward Group Mercury is toxic to humans and dental amalgam fillings, which uses a 50% mercury base combined with other metals, is one of the most common types of exposure. Research proving the extensive damage mercury can cause to human tissue and brain function is why I … Continue reading 10 Shocking Facts about Mercury Amalgam
5 Scary Truths About Mercury
Source: 5 Scary Truths About Mercury by Dr. Edward Group In a short period of time, we’ve come a long way in understanding and recognizing the health dangers of mercury. It wasn’t but just a generation or two ago that nearly every kid in school played with mercury in science class. Now, fortunately, we understand its danger … Continue reading 5 Scary Truths About Mercury
10 Shocking Facts About Indoor Air Quality
Source: 10 Shocking Facts About Indoor Air Quality by Dr. Edward Group Air pollution is a term that likely conjures images of industrial smokestacks and billowing plumes rising into the atmosphere. Those are certainly examples of air pollution but the oft forgotten truth is that the worst air quality you experience every day is most likely to … Continue reading 10 Shocking Facts About Indoor Air Quality
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 