Source: 5 Good Reasons You Should Avoid Fluoridated Water by Dr. Edward Group Fluoride was originally added to water supplies back around the time of the end of World War II, but this well-intended practice to improve dental health is still around today, and more and more people are recognizing the possible dangers. Certainly, a lot … Continue reading 5 Good Reasons You Should Avoid Fluoridated Water
The Health Risks of Titanium
Source: The Health Risks of Titanium by Dr. Edward Group Titanium is the ninth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. This abundance and its status as a corrosion resistant, strong metal have landed it many industrial applications where its best features can be fully taken advantage of. Some uses include airplane motors, jewelry, and heat … Continue reading The Health Risks of Titanium
Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Cobalt
Source: Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Cobalt by Dr. Edward Group Cobalt is naturally occurring element that does have beneficial applications. For instance, cobalt is an essential component of vitamin B12. Cobalt has been added to pigments to produce a distinct blue color. Lithium ion batteries contain cobalt. In the medical field, cobalt-60 is used in radiotherapy … Continue reading Toxic Metal: The Health Dangers of Cobalt
What Is Perchlorate? 7 Shocking Facts
Source: What Is Perchlorate? 7 Shocking Facts by Dr. Edward Group With similarities to toxins like bromine, fluorine, and radioactive iodine, perchlorate has gained a lot of attention in recent years. It’s a chemical commonly used in rocket fuel, explosives, fireworks, batteries, bleaches, fertilizers, and airbags; and that barely scratches the surface. Perchlorate has completely proliferated … Continue reading What Is Perchlorate? 7 Shocking Facts
5 Dangerous Chemicals to Avoid During Pregnancy
Source: 5 Dangerous Chemicals to Avoid During Pregnancy by Dr. Edward Group Chemicals infiltrate our food supply, home, and environment; escape is virtually impossible. And, everyone knows, pregnancy is a time when toxin avoidance is absolutely imperative since the developing fetus is highly susceptible to the effects of common chemicals. Even low exposure to everyday toxins could … Continue reading 5 Dangerous Chemicals to Avoid During Pregnancy
6 Shocking Facts About Hair Dye
Source: 6 Shocking Facts About Hair Dye by Dr. Edward Group Many women and men see their hair as an important aspect of their physical appearance — a fact deeply reflected in hair dye’s continued popularity. People of all ages use hair dye to enhance their physical appearance and change the way they view themselves. While this … Continue reading 6 Shocking Facts About Hair Dye
Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health?
Source: Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health? by Dr. Edward Group Currently, more than 80,000 chemicals are used to produce many of the common household products we use in the United States. With an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 new chemicals being introduced every year, it’s impossible to completely avoid exposure to these agents. … Continue reading Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health?
7 Unsettling Facts about Your Food
Source: 7 Unsettling Facts about Your Food by Dr. Edward Group It’s dinnertime and you’re hungry. Following your internal cues, you decide to swing by the grocery store on your way home from work. That’s fine; after all, everyone has to eat. Nevertheless, do you really know the truth about that food you’re going to buy? If … Continue reading 7 Unsettling Facts about Your Food
The Dangers of Acetaminophen
Source: The Dangers of Acetaminophen by Dr. Edward Group When it comes to proven, over-the-counter solutions for easing pain and controlling a fever, acetaminophen (also called paracetamol, and best known by the brand name, Tylenol) has long been the preferred recommendation for many. It is actually the most widely used product of its kind, and with good … Continue reading The Dangers of Acetaminophen
The Health Dangers of Beryllium
Source: The Health Dangers of Beryllium by Dr. Edward Group The extensive use of toxic metals in industry and consumer products has resulted in a toxic metal proliferation in our daily lives and environment. Metals are not biodegradable and can remain in the environment to produce a variety of negative effects. Toxic metal exposure has been linked … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Beryllium
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