Source: Are You Suffering from Sick Building Syndrome? by Dr. Edward Group Sick building syndrome refers to ailments that occur as a result of spending long periods of time in well-sealed, poorly ventilated buildings that contain indoor air toxins. In 1984, the World Health Organization reported that the materials used in up 30% of newly built … Continue reading Are You Suffering from Sick Building Syndrome?
Are Your Candles Emitting Toxins?
Source: Are Your Candles Emitting Toxins? by Dr. Edward Group Candles are great for encouraging relaxation and creating a calm, serene environment. A candle’s aroma and soft, warm glow sets a nice tone for romance, sophistication, and tranquility. Most candles today feature a variety of aromas. While refreshing they may be, the chemicals used to produce … Continue reading Are Your Candles Emitting Toxins?
The Importance of Organic Carpet Cleaners
Source: The Importance of Organic Carpet Cleaners by Dr. Edward Group Every time toxic cleaners are used, there’s a heavy impact on our environment. It does not matter whether the cleaners are poured, sprayed, washed, rinsed, or dumped; the harmful effects are the same. When we use these things we risk adding toxins to the air and … Continue reading The Importance of Organic Carpet Cleaners
How to Stay Healthy at Work This Winter
Source: How to Stay Healthy at Work This Winter by Dr. Edward Group The end of the year is a stressful time at work, with deadlines to meet, coworkers on vacation, and new projects and priorities to start thinking about. It’s also the time of year when sickness goes around, especially at the office. The stresses … Continue reading How to Stay Healthy at Work This Winter
How Pet Dander Impacts Lung and Sinus Health
Source: How Pet Dander Impacts Lung and Sinus Health by Dr. Edward Group While it’s safe to say we love our pets, we might not feel the same way about their dander. An allergy to dander (the dead skin pets shed) is common, yet understanding and finding relief from pet allergies is a little more complicated. Reactions to … Continue reading How Pet Dander Impacts Lung and Sinus Health
5 Simple Tips for Going ‘Green’ Inside Your Home
Source: 5 Simple Tips for Going ‘Green’ Inside Your Home by Dr. Edward Group As much as we have to look after our insides, we have to also take care of the insides of our houses. If nothing else, that’s where we live, and if we’re to stay healthy, we should live in a clean and … Continue reading 5 Simple Tips for Going ‘Green’ Inside Your Home
6 Tips for “Going Green” Outside Your House
Source: 6 Tips for “Going Green” Outside Your House by Dr. Edward Group So we’ve seen what we can do inside the house to make a difference on the environment, see my previous blog post “Going Green inside your home“. Now let’s see what we can do on the outside. And let me tell you, if … Continue reading 6 Tips for “Going Green” Outside Your House
Study Links Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals to a Higher BMI in Toddlers
The other day, a colleague of mine sent me over the results from a recent study that shows a link between higher body mass index (BMI) in toddlers, and the mothers’ prenatal exposure to environmental pollutants, such as pesticides found on the foods we eat [1]. The study, conducted by the journal, Environmental Health Perspectives, … Continue reading Study Links Prenatal Exposure to Chemicals to a Higher BMI in Toddlers
What are Dust Mites?
Source: What are Dust Mites? by Dr. Edward Group Dust mites are tiny, eight-legged arthropods that invade your home and nourish themselves on the dust flakes of human skin. Not only are they an annoying indoor pest, they can cause us some health issues. Barely visible to the naked eye, dust mites are found in untidy and … Continue reading What are Dust Mites?
6 Tips for Keeping Your Lungs Clean
Source: 6 Tips for Keeping Your Lungs Clean by Dr. Edward Group Keeping your body clean on the inside is one of the best things you can do to stay healthy and, as such, many people regularly perform colon cleansing and liver cleansing routines. Harmful organism cleanses and toxic metal cleanses are also common, beneficial, and recommended. But did … Continue reading 6 Tips for Keeping Your Lungs Clean
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 