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 Health Dangers of Antimony
Source: The Health Dangers of Antimony by Dr. Edward Group Antimony is a naturally occurring metal typically found in ore deposits. [1] Antimony is widely used in industry and present in all kinds of everyday items. Most commonly, the metal has been used as a flame retardant in products as diverse as toys, car seat covers, … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Antimony
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
12 Sneaky Ways Toxins Infiltrate Your Life
Source: 12 Sneaky Ways Toxins Infiltrate Your Life by Dr. Edward Group It seems that everywhere you look today you can find a source for toxins—food, clothes, children’s toys…you get the idea. Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, toxins can sneak past you, infiltrating your home and body. It never hurts to arm yourself with … Continue reading 12 Sneaky Ways Toxins Infiltrate Your Life
5 Reasons Phthalates Should Be Banned Immediately
Source: 5 Reasons Phthalates Should Be Banned Immediately by Dr. Edward Group Not that long ago, I talked about 12 ways toxins are sneaking into your life, and while all toxins are bad news, there’s one group that should be banned immediately. I’m talking about phthalates; these are a class of chemicals used to make plastic … Continue reading 5 Reasons Phthalates Should Be Banned Immediately
New Report: BPA Commonly Found on U.S. Money
Source: New Report: BPA Commonly Found on U.S. Money by Dr. Edward Group According to a report recently released by the Washington-based group Safer Chemicals, a pro environmental lobby made up of green businesses, health care advocates, and citizen activist groups showed BPA contamination of the U.S. paper money supply. Bisphenol-A, the infamous chemical that has … Continue reading New Report: BPA Commonly Found on U.S. Money
8 Risk Factors for Autism
Source: 8 Risk Factors for Autism by Dr. Edward Group Many people are aware that the number of cases of autism has been rising over the last few decades, but everyone is still fairly in the dark when it comes to knowing what puts unborn children at increased risk of developing the disorder. In order to … Continue reading 8 Risk Factors for Autism
DuPont Herbicide “Imprelis” Blamed for Tree Deaths
Source: DuPont Herbicide “Imprelis” Blamed for Tree Deaths by Dr. Edward Group Let’s be clear, herbicides and pesticides are poisons. Herbicides are intended to control unwanted plants; pesticides are used to control unwanted pests. This is accomplished by killing the already present weeds, insects, or otherwise, or by making the environment inhospitable to them. It’s a … Continue reading DuPont Herbicide “Imprelis” Blamed for Tree Deaths
Health Dangers of Chlordane
Source: Health Dangers of Chlordane by Dr. Edward Group Chlordane is a man made chemical and popular pesticide that was offered in the United States from 1948-1988. Due to concerns about environmental damage and human health risks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency banned the use of chlordane in 1983, except for controlling termites. It was banned … Continue reading Health Dangers of Chlordane
What is the Bt Toxin?
Source: What is the Bt Toxin? by Dr. Edward Group Unfortunately, modern farming has fully embraced the use of harmful pesticides and herbicides to control unwanted critters and weeds. Synthetic chemicals have largely been responsible for accomplishing the task but the agricultural industry has more recently started a biological warfare campaign against insects with an organism … Continue reading What is the Bt Toxin?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 