Just how toxic is your sunscreen? Many of the chemicals used to “protect” you from the sun are so hazardous that they actually threaten the well-being of some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders, like coral reefs. In fact, the state of Hawaii just passed a bill banning the sale of sunscreens that contain … Continue reading Hawaii bans sunscreen chemicals that destroy coral reefs
A match made in Hell: Monsanto-Bayer merger gets the green light… farmers are worried, as they should be
As hundreds of lawsuits against Monsanto for personal injury and wrongful death move forward, German pharmaceutical company Bayer has been given the green light to acquire Monsanto in a deal surpassing $60 billion. The mega monopoly merger was approved by the U.S. Department of Justice in April. Instead of breaking monopolies up, the U.S. encourages monopolies to merge … Continue reading A match made in Hell: Monsanto-Bayer merger gets the green light… farmers are worried, as they should be
San Francisco Bay shellfish found to be contaminated with four different types of toxins
An alarming number of different toxins was found in mussels collected from the San Francisco Bay, reported a Science Daily article. A research team determined four different kinds of toxins, including one located in freshwater environments, in a study published in the journal Harmful Algae. The team found that the San Francisco Bay now houses a concoction of multiple toxins found … Continue reading San Francisco Bay shellfish found to be contaminated with four different types of toxins
1 in 4 people now have multiple chemical sensitivity; violent allergic reactions to deodorants, air fresheners
Many of us experience health symptoms and don’t give them much thought. It’s easy to chalk irritability up to not getting enough sleep the night before or to blame your sneezing on pollen, even if you can’t actually see any. However, if unexplained symptoms are happening to you regularly, it’s possible that you could be … Continue reading 1 in 4 people now have multiple chemical sensitivity; violent allergic reactions to deodorants, air fresheners
The Possible Role of Mercury Silver Amalgam Fillings and High Levels of Mercury in Fish in Contributing to Symptoms and Illness
Mercury is extremely toxic to the body. Although the safety of dental filling material containing mercury has been debated in dental circles since the 1800's, the official opinion of the American Dental Association has been that when mercury is combined with other metals and used in dental amalgam fillings, the toxic properties of mercury are … Continue reading The Possible Role of Mercury Silver Amalgam Fillings and High Levels of Mercury in Fish in Contributing to Symptoms and Illness
Petroleum-based chemicals in cleaning products, perfumes and pesticides now cause as much air pollution as vehicles
It’s hard to imagine items like household cleaners, paints, and perfumes causing as much air pollution as cars and trucks. But a new study backed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and several research foundations determined that petroleum-based products cause almost half the air pollution in urban areas. According to the study, people use fifteen times more fuel … Continue reading Petroleum-based chemicals in cleaning products, perfumes and pesticides now cause as much air pollution as vehicles
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
GENDER-CONFUSED: Shocking study reveals 86% of teenagers’ bodies contaminated with gender-bending chemicals from plastics
A few years ago, a lot of attention was focused on the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA), an organic synthetic compound found in plastic. Mothers with babies were especially cautioned to ensure that their baby bottles did not contain BPA. We all dutifully bought new BPA-free bottles, and many parents have since conscientiously ensured that their … Continue reading GENDER-CONFUSED: Shocking study reveals 86% of teenagers’ bodies contaminated with gender-bending chemicals from plastics
Air pollution inside the home: Popular air fresheners and fabric cleaners are full of chemicals, could be causing your asthma, allergies
Who doesn’t want to live in a home that looks and smells wonderful? That’s why we tend to spruce up our living spaces with air fresheners and fabric cleaners. But these products could actually be doing us more harm than good. So much so that the amount of common air pollutants within homes are five times … Continue reading Air pollution inside the home: Popular air fresheners and fabric cleaners are full of chemicals, could be causing your asthma, allergies
Brain-damaging neurotoxic pesticide found in hundreds of foods: EPA allows pesticide lobby to dictate policy
If you thought that buying organic fruits and vegetables was a waste of money, you might want to think again. Test results released by the FDA have shown the presence of a neurotoxic pesticide known as chlorpyrifos in samples taken from more than 300 different foods. This alarming data comes from a series of tests … Continue reading Brain-damaging neurotoxic pesticide found in hundreds of foods: EPA allows pesticide lobby to dictate policy
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 