In the Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln described the government as “of the people, by the people, and for the people.” Unfortunately, like being treated with dignity at the airport, or expecting honest disclosure of the ingredients contained in the foods we eat, this has been reduced from words to live by into a soundbite of the ever … Continue reading US and China Caught Secretly Testing GMO Rice on Children
Is Sugar Toxic?
Source: Is Sugar Toxic? by Dr. Edward Group There’s been a lot of talk about the dangers of refined sugars like high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, and others. After decades of research, it appears the adverse effects of refined sugars on human health are finally gaining much deserved mainstream attention. According to the CDC, more than 30% … Continue reading Is Sugar Toxic?
5 Shocking Facts About Aspartame
Source: 5 Shocking Facts About Aspartame by Dr. Edward Group Aspartame is a nasty chemical that’s sold as a zero-calorie healthy sweetener. But did you know that it’s technically not calorie-free? Not a lot, only about 4 calories per gram. [1] That isn’t a lot, and it’s not a big deal. But it’s one weird fact you probably didn’t … Continue reading 5 Shocking Facts About Aspartame
The Two Most Dangerous Artificial Sweeteners
Source: The Two Most Dangerous Artificial Sweeteners by Dr. Edward Group Artificial sweeteners were initially designed to be sugar substitutes and a helpful tool for the battle against the bulge. Unfortunately, the state of obesity in the world has gotten worse, and artificial sweeteners are clearly not helping. You can find sugar substitutes in diet sodas, yogurt, and … Continue reading The Two Most Dangerous Artificial Sweeteners
The Health Dangers of Dichlorophene
Source: The Health Dangers of Dichlorophene by Dr. Edward Group Dichlorophene is a chemical commonly used as a pesticide because it’s toxic to many organisms, including bacteria and fungus. Dichlorophene is also toxic to humans. It irritates the skin, it’s very harmful to the eyes and mucous membranes, and if it’s eaten or inhaled, the results … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Dichlorophene
PFOA Exposure linked to ADHD in Children
Source: PFOA Exposure linked to ADHD in Children by Dr. Edward Group Research conducted by the University of Boston and the Harvard School of Public Health points towards the popular industrial surfactant, Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), or C8, as yet another possible cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children. Analysts believe that for every 1 part … Continue reading PFOA Exposure linked to ADHD in Children
4 Sources of Arsenic You’d Never Expect
Source: 4 Sources of Arsenic You’d Never Expect by Dr. Edward Group If you’re a fan of classic murder mysteries, chances are you know how deadly arsenic can be. There are two forms of this toxic metal that we need to worry about: organic and inorganic. Now, organic arsenic is completely different than the organic label on food. … Continue reading 4 Sources of Arsenic You’d Never Expect
Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Barium
Source: Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Barium by Dr. Edward Group Barium is a natural, silvery-white earth metal. Highly reactive with air, barium is not found naturally in pure forms but as a component of ores. When barium is combined with other elements to form barium compounds, it has many applications. Barium carbonate is used … Continue reading Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Barium
Are There Drugs in Our Water Supply?
Source: Are There Drugs in Our Water Supply? by Dr. Edward Group Did you know that when you ingest or are injected with prescription drugs, your body doesn’t necessarily use everything? Excess drugs are excreted as waste material. That’s good news for your body since pharmaceuticals can be very hard on your system, it’s not good … Continue reading Are There Drugs in Our Water Supply?
5 Alarming Facts About Prescription Drugs
Source: 5 Alarming Facts About Prescription Drugs by Dr. Edward Group Prescription drugs are prevalent in today’s society. While some drugs may be necessary in some situations, the fact that there are some drugs that carry health risks that exceed their perceived benefit is very real. Of course, this post is not to turn anyone off … Continue reading 5 Alarming Facts About Prescription Drugs
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