Source: 5 Green Living Books That Would Make Great Gifts! by Dr. Edward Group The holiday season is here! If you’re like most people, you probably waited until the last minute to buy that perfect gift for your loved ones. Below is a few of my favorite “Green Living” Books that I believe will make great … Continue reading 5 Green Living Books That Would Make Great Gifts!
What Is Shmeat?
Source: What Is Shmeat? by Dr. Edward Group Shmeat is meat created in a petri dish. It could also be called in vitro meat or test tube meat. This meat is lab created and does not come from a complete, living animal. There are a number of thoughts on the origin of the word ‘shmeat’. A generally … Continue reading What Is Shmeat?
5 Crazy Facts About Poop
Source: 5 Crazy Facts About Poop by Dr. Edward Group This post might not be for the squeamish, but give it a chance! From a scientific standpoint, human feces can be very interesting; if nothing else, all the buzz around using methane gas (harvested from manure) as an energy source is huge. So hold on for this … Continue reading 5 Crazy Facts About Poop
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
The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing
Source: The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing by Dr. Edward Group Increased consumer awareness around the dangers of synthetic dyes, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and phthalates in conventional clothing is fueling a drastic revolution in the fashion industry and popular clothing stores, like H&M, Levi’s, and the Gap, are beginning to turn their attention toward producing healthier and more environmentally-friendly … Continue reading The Hidden Toxins In Your Clothing
The Real Danger Behind MRIs
Source: The Real Danger Behind MRIs by Dr. Edward Group Magnetic resonance imaging is a common preventative and diagnostic method used in medicine, and at times this technology can be invaluable. Of course there are some health questions associated with the practice, in particular — what’s the effect of the powerful magnetic fields? But, now, not only are … Continue reading The Real Danger Behind MRIs
Recognizing and Avoiding Common Household Toxins
Source: Recognizing and Avoiding Common Household Toxins by Dr. Edward Group Many people don’t realize the number of toxins they are surrounded by in their home. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the air in homes and other buildings is usually more polluted than the air outdoors, even in major cities. With many new … Continue reading Recognizing and Avoiding Common Household Toxins
Evidence Mounts on Roundup’s Link to Liver and Kidney Damage
Source: Evidence Mounts on Roundup’s Link to Liver and Kidney Damage by Dr. Edward Group One of the world’s most popular herbicide–Roundup–is making its way back into the headlines in regards to its health and environmental effects. Monsanto, the producer of Roundup (glyphosate), claims this herbicide is safe; however, study after study from independent researchers is … Continue reading Evidence Mounts on Roundup’s Link to Liver and Kidney Damage
The Health Dangers of Carrageenan
Source: The Health Dangers of Carrageenan by Dr. Edward Group Carrageenan is a food additive commonly used in yogurt, dairy-free milk, and other processed foods. It works great as an emulsifier and thickening agent, and it does have natural origins. Nonetheless, carrageenan isn’t free from health concerns. Isolated from seaweed, carrageenan is a polysaccharide compound that … Continue reading The Health Dangers of Carrageenan
BPA-Free Does NOT Mean Safe
Source: BPA-Free Does NOT Mean Safe by Dr. Edward Group If you’ve been practicing a healthy lifestyle, you’re probably familiar with the health dangers of BPA. Many plastic product manufacturers are now coming out with BPA-free alternatives to appease health-conscious consumers, but this may not be enough as the chemicals used to replace BPA, namely BPS and BPF, … Continue reading BPA-Free Does NOT Mean Safe
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 