Science has provided yet more clues as to why autism rates in children continue to skyrocket throughout the Western world. A groundbreaking new study recently published in the American Journal of Psychiatry found that pesticide exposure in pregnant women is directly correlated to increased autism risk in children, pointing to industrial agriculture as a major cause of brain damage … Continue reading Landmark study describes the link between pesticide levels in expectant mothers and autism risk in their infants
Hummingbirds and bumble bees are being exposed to neonicotinoid pesticides at alarming rates
It’s quite simple: About 87 percent of all flowering plants are pollinated by animals, and this includes 70 percent of the planet’s most produced food crops. Bees alone are responsible for pollinating one in every three bites of food we eat. Without pollinators like bees, birds and bats, we would be faced with an overwhelming … Continue reading Hummingbirds and bumble bees are being exposed to neonicotinoid pesticides at alarming rates
DDT pesticide exposure during pregnancy now scientifically linked to autism
Autism and its causes can be a loaded subject. For every person who believes that it’s connected to vaccines and environmental toxins, there will be someone else who wants to convince you that it’s simply a random occurrence. However, there is now little doubt about one potential cause of autism: pesticide exposure. This link has … Continue reading DDT pesticide exposure during pregnancy now scientifically linked to autism
The Powerful Health Benefits of Iodine
Source: The Powerful Health Benefits of Iodine by Dr. Edward Group Did you know that over 90% of people and pets in the U.S. are mineral deficient? And most of those people are deficient in iodine? In this video, we check in with Dr. Edward Group to discuss the health benefits of iodine.In this Dr. Group … Continue reading The Powerful Health Benefits of Iodine
5 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic BPA
No one disputes that bisphenol A, a toxic compound widely used to line food cans and other food packaging, is polluting people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found BPA in the urine of more than 90 percent of Americans sampled. In 2009, tests commissioned by EWG were the first to find BPA in … Continue reading 5 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Toxic BPA
EU-Banned Pesticide Found on Spinach
Spinach is packed with nutrients, making it a staple for healthy eating during the winter and spring. But federal data shows that conventionally grown spinach has more pesticide residues by weight than all other produce tested, with three-fourths of samples tested contaminated with a neurotoxic bug killer that is banned from use on food crops … Continue reading EU-Banned Pesticide Found on Spinach
EPA in bed with Monsanto / Bayer, burying studies that show glyphosate causes cancer
With so much scientific evidence supporting the fact that glyphosate causes cancer, how can anyone still believe that weed killers that contain it, like Monsanto’s Roundup – now part of Bayer – are somehow safe? The answer is simple: The company has the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its pocket, and they’re all too willing to help … Continue reading EPA in bed with Monsanto / Bayer, burying studies that show glyphosate causes cancer
Toxic Chemicals and Harmful Substances in Our Environment
Toxic chemicals are becoming more and more prevalent in our environment, products and everyday lives. EWG provides tips for avoiding chemicals in your home and products: Related Post Toxic Chemicals Found in Many Common Products Terrifying Toxic Chemicals to Avoid This Halloween Report: U.S. Companies have kept over 17,000 toxic chemicals secret to protect their … Continue reading Toxic Chemicals and Harmful Substances in Our Environment
Children’s Health in the Age of Hazardous Chemicals and Toxic Products
The mounting evidence connecting children’s exposures to environmental contaminants and serious, life-altering health problems continues to grow, confirming that toxic chemicals in air, water and food are having adverse impacts on the well-being of our kids. Visit EWG's Children's Health Initiative to learn more: https://www.ewg.org/childrenshealth/ Related Post Toxin Cleanse: Which Toxins Are Disrupting Your Health? … Continue reading Children’s Health in the Age of Hazardous Chemicals and Toxic Products
Chronic Illness: What Works? Part One: The Four ‘R’ Program
The criteria I used for selection of these three therapies are based upon the management of the most common signs and symptoms of chronic health problems. These are pain, inflammation and fatigue. The medical names of the disorders associated with these signs and symptoms include the following as examples: Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia (muscle pain … Continue reading Chronic Illness: What Works? Part One: The Four ‘R’ Program
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 