Source: What is Organic Soil? by Dr. Edward Group Organic soil has been naturally amended by the decomposition of plants and animals and unfortunately, today, most of the soil in the world has been depleted by agribusiness. Farmers who produce certified organic produce must first develop soil that meets with the criteria of the USDA. This … Continue reading What is Organic Soil?
Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children
Source: Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children by Dr. Edward Group Earlier this year, a joint research study conducted by Harvard and the University of Montreal reinforced an earlier research which found a connection between pesticide exposure and Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in children [1].While harsh chemicals are, logically, a very effective choice … Continue reading Study: Pesticide Exposure May Be Linked to ADHD in Children
Is Your Shower Curtain Toxic?
Source: Is Your Shower Curtain Toxic? by Dr. Edward Group Have you ever noticed how a new shower curtain smells? There is a distinctive odor in shower curtains pulled fresh from the packaging. This noxious odor is plastic softener, a potently hazardous chemical compound that may do more than soften shower curtains. Today, companies selling many … Continue reading Is Your Shower Curtain Toxic?
Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent
Source: Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent by Dr. Edward Group Creating a clean, green environment in your home is a process that requires a multi-tiered approach. Stocking it with organic food and installing air and water purification devices are effective but it’s also important to consider how you maintain your home. Ironically, … Continue reading Soap Nuts: The Benefits of Using All-Natural Laundry Detergent
5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners
Source: 5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners by Dr. Edward Group Many of us enjoy fresh and pleasant scents at home but have concerns about using certain commercially available “air fresheners.” Some of these products are known to contain toxins such as phthalates and VOCs like benzene and formaldehyde [1], not what most of us have … Continue reading 5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners
The Dangers of Mercury Exposure to Your Health
Source: The Dangers of Mercury Exposure to Your Health by Dr. Edward Group Lets be honest, human history is cluttered with screw-ups of catastrophic proportion. In a list that would extend for miles, incorrect ideas about mercury is one that really stands out. Although it’s a natural element found in the earth’s crust, often in regions with … Continue reading The Dangers of Mercury Exposure to Your Health
Which Is Better For the Environment – Organic or Locally Grown Foods?
Source: Which Is Better For the Environment – Organic or Locally Grown Foods? by Dr. Edward Group The long standing debate between people who care about their health and the health of the environment concerns not only what food to eat, but what kind of food is best to buy. How do you sort out the differences … Continue reading Which Is Better For the Environment – Organic or Locally Grown Foods?
Effects of Pesticides
Source: Effects of Pesticides by Dr. Edward Group If it has the suffix –cide in it, then you know it’s meant to kill something. Pesticides are designed to kill insects, fungus, bacteria and other things that feed on crops, are vectors for disease, nuisances, and things that destroy property. Farming is big business and some farming companies … Continue reading Effects of Pesticides
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